Articles by Tom Rose
-
National
Principal cites ‘systems failure’ not of school’s making in mouldy lunches dispute, Seymour continues blame
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 10:21amThe principal of a school where mouldy food was fed to children insists there was a “systems failure in the contract” not...
-
Crime
Armed suspect found hiding under child’s bed after late-night police chase
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 2:51pmA man trying to escape from police ditched his firearm on the roof of a shed before attempting to hide under a child’s bed. The...
-
National
Orca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fears
Sunday, 30 November 2025, 1:26pmLocal residents marvelled at an unprecedented sight in Napier’s Ahuriri Estuary today as several orca were caught in the...
-
Travel
Disabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairs
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 3:11pmA Napier woman claims she was left “black and blue” after being forced to slide down aircraft stairs during a round trip...
-
Entertainment
'They found a hole in my heart': Childish Gambino reveals why NZ show was canned
Monday, 24 November 2025, 12:35pmDonald Glover has shared sobering details of a health scare that saw his Auckland show cancelled and his final tour as Childish...
-
National
Up to 15,000 travellers could face delays if Air NZ cabin crew strike proceeds
Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:50amUp to 15,000 passengers could be affected by disruptions on Air New Zealand flights if cabin crew go ahead with a planned...
-
World
Man at centre of lewd act alters appearance, Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:21pmWARNING: Story contains explicit content Sri Lankan police have apologised profusely to a solo traveller from New Zealand...
-
Entertainment
Fans shelling out $90 for Metallica poster before Eden Park show
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:16pmDie-hard Metallica fans are forking out nearly $100 for a poster before the heavy metal band’s sold-out show at Eden Park...
-
National
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi traveller on edge after victim of lewd sex act
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 11:22amA Kiwi woman travelling solo across South East Asia was left “on edge” by a man in Sri Lanka who sexually harassed her and...
-
Lifestyle
'Entire life's savings': Chef loses Ponsonby restaurant after lease dispute
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:40pmA budding restaurant on Auckland’s Ponsonby Rd has closed its doors after a drawn-out dispute with its landlord resulted...
-
Entertainment
'Arrive early': Traffic chaos looms as Akl readies for Metallica’s stadium takeover
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 8:32pmMajor arterial routes in Auckland will close from mid-afternoon tomorrow in preparation for Metallica’s massive midweek concert. The...
-
Lifestyle
UFO spotted flying through NZ streets – house movers navigate transporting home between islands
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 1:09pmAn out-of-this world prefab home from the 1970s is on the move, with a house-moving company tasked with transporting it between...
-
Business
Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route in 2026
Monday, 3 November 2025, 11:56amSouth Islanders will soon have another international destination to fly direct to, with Air New Zealand introducing non-stop...
-
Auckland
Crash near Ardmore Airport leaves one dead, detours in place
Monday, 3 November 2025, 10:41amA person has died following a serious car crash in Ardmore. Emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle crash around...
-
Entertainment
Top international DJ denied entry to NZ hours before Auckland gig
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:58pmAn international DJ scheduled to headline a packed Auckland show tonight has been denied entry to New Zealand before he could...
-
Entertainment
Pike River stars call for charges against former mine boss
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:27pmThe two main stars of the Pike River film have called for criminal charges to be laid against the ill-fated mine’s former...
-
Entertainment
Splore festival shares full lineup for summer 2026 return
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 2:17pmAfter a year off to regroup, New Zealand’s longest-running music and arts festival will return to Auckland’s Tāpapakanga...
-
National
'Incredible people': Friends mourn US couple killed in Waikato crash
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:00pmA US couple killed in a Waikato crash earlier this month are being remembered as “incredible people” who impacted the “hearts...
-
National
‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and Clutha
Monday, 27 October 2025, 2:36pmThe Government is sending two South Island regions $150,000 to support recovery efforts after extreme weather wreaked havoc...
-
National
‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 1:06pmKiwis and tourists should be treating the Wairarapa less as a stopover and more of a destination, according to Lonely Planet’s...
-
Politics
Mega strike: Education Minister accuses teachers' union of 'bullying members'
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 9:33amEducation Minister Erica Stanford has accused New Zealand’s largest education union of bullying its members into silence...
-
Entertainment
Ryan Adams hints at quitting overseas touring after turbulent NZ shows
Monday, 20 October 2025, 3:09pmRyan Adams has hinted to his Kiwi fans that he isn’t coming back, after concerns of his erratic behaviour in shows clouded...
-
Entertainment
How Auckland’s oldest park is reclaiming its place as the city’s top venue
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 2:12pmIs Auckland Domain finally getting the attention it deserves? With major events scheduled every two weeks between February...
-
National
'These are predators': One in five Kiwis hit by sextortion, study finds
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 3:37pmActs of sextortion have permeated so deeply into our digital world that one in five New Zealanders have now been impacted...
