‘Please don’t talk to me in te reo’

Liam Lawson will start 11th in the Formula One Belgium sprint race, narrowly missing the top 10 by just 0.041 seconds, following the second session of sprint qualifying. The Kiwi driver expressed frustration, noting that despite a fast car, minor issues in the last chicane and changing wind conditions affected his performance. Want More Context? 🔎

After experiencing record low temperatures for 2025, New Zealand is set to see a warming trend as a significant weather front approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong northerly winds from the tropics early next week. Notably, Dunedin Airport recorded a chilling -7.5C, while even Auckland faced frosts in sheltered areas during this cold spell. Want More Context? 🔎

The new CEO of New Zealand Rugby must adeptly balance professional and community rugby, as highlighted by David Kirk, who cautions against candidates overly fixated on the All Blacks brand. The search emphasizes the need for a well-rounded executive team, integrating the roles of CEO, CFO, and CCO, making the ideal candidate as rare as a unicorn. Want More Context? 🔎

A man was violently attacked by Brendon Lee Varu at Te Rapa Tavern in Hamilton during a pool competition, leaving his partner and teenage daughter traumatized after witnessing the brutal assault. The attack, which involved punches and knee strikes to the victim's head, occurred after Varu and his associates confronted the victim's friend outside the pub. Want More Context? 🔎

As Sky TV prepares for its takeover, Warner Bros Discovery's channel Three (TV3) has reported a $77.6 million after-tax loss for the year ending December 31, 2024, showing an improvement from the previous year's $138.2 million loss. The company is also facing a redundancy bill of nearly $15 million and is engaged in cost-reduction strategies while exploring potential buyers. Want More Context? 🔎

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has condemned the open sale of class A drugs on Facebook Marketplace, labeling it “outrageous” and demanding accountability from the tech giant. A recent investigation uncovered 56 listings for substances including magic mushrooms, cannabis, and LSD, with some ads directing users to connect via the encrypted app Telegram for further transactions. Want More Context? 🔎