Radio star Jay-Jay Feeney opens up about romance, long-distance love and future plans

The partner of Blues forward Cameron Suafoa shared an emotional video of him celebrating from his hospital bed after his team’s dramatic 20-19 comeback victory over the Chiefs, which secured their spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals. Josh Beehre scored the decisive try in the 84th minute, leading to Suafoa's enthusiastic cheers as he watched the game. His partner, Britt Hastings-Kutty, captured the moment on Instagram, showcasing Suafoa's joy despite being unable to join...

SummaryLabour’s Willie Jackson has urged Te Pāti Māori to compromise and prioritize key issues like health and housing after three of its MPs faced sanctions in Parliament. In response to Kiri Tamihere-Waititi's criticism of Jackson and MP Adrian Rurawhe for suggesting an apology from Te Pāti Māori, Jackson acknowledged her as an inspiring figure. Tamihere-Waititi accused them of trying to appease Pākehā and perpetuating colonization through their calls for apology, highlighting tensions within the political...

An article from the New Yorker highlights how Dame Jacinda Ardern's Covid-19 policies polarized New Zealand, leading her to "vanish from public life" in her homeland. The piece notes that nearly half of her book, A Different Kind of Power, focuses on her life before Parliament and the initial enthusiasm surrounding her leadership, contrasting domestic perception with international views. Ardern's radical approach included one of the world's strictest lockdowns and border closures to eliminate Covid-19....

One person has died in a crash on the Desert Rd, leading to the closure of State Highway 1 for six hours. The two-vehicle collision occurred around 1:10 PM, prompting crash investigators to examine the wreckage, with detours set up around the affected section. The road is expected to reopen by 7 PM. Full Article

Traffic to and from Auckland Airport is heavily congested due to a car fire on the Southwestern Motorway. A witness reported that the vehicle, a classic model Land Rover, emitted dark grey smoke and flames were seen engulfing its bonnet, with fire rising from underneath the engine and around the wheel wells. The incident occurred just after the Massey Rd interchange on State Highway 20, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Full Article

New Zealand is bracing for its coldest morning of the year, with Auckland facing potential frosts as a polar blast sweeps the country. This weather event has resulted in strong winds and significant snowfall across the South Island, with heavy waves around Wellington and showers in the North Island. MetService predicts continued frosty conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -3°C in Wānaka by Tuesday morning. Full Article