Fired ballet master was subject of at least three complaints over four years
Michael Auer, who was recently fired as the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s ballet master, was the subject of at least three complaints over his 4½ years...
Lack of diversity lamented as local government elections loom
Local body elections are held every three years by postal vote, but fewer than half of eligible voters even take part. With engagement continuing to fall...
Kealy Warren is on a mission for school funding – again
VANESSA LAURIE/Stuff Kealy Warren, deputy principal of Marfell Primary School in New Plymouth, is campaigning to get better funding in schools for children with long term...
Five fabulous films to check out at this year’s French Film Festival Aotearoa
New Zealand’s annual celebration of Gallic cinema is back. The 2022 edition of the French Film Festival Aotearoa will unspool in 15 different towns and cities...
Gun, cannabis and cash seized from gang-linked house in Whangārei
RICKY WILSON/Stuff A firearm, ammunition and cannabis was seized during a search of a property in Tikipunga, Whangārei. (File photo) Two people have been arrested following...
Behind the facade: The dilapidated CBD buildings with trees growing through them
A council might be able to save a set of heritage buildings from the wrecking ball, but it can’t stop owners from demolishing them by neglect....
Vinay Menon: Vladimir Putin is betting the West will lose interest in Ukraine — and he may be right
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the free world was mesmerized and horrified. It was Feb. 24. That’s when the murderous scum bucket of a walking war crime...
What life is like for a Kiwi on the frontline in Ukraine
On more than one occasion in the past month, Kiwi ex-soldier Kane Te Tai has thought: “If we’re going to die, then we’re going to die.”...
Auckland budget: Future risk to cycling funding deemed an ‘error’ and fixed
The highlighting of a risk to funding future for cycling and walking projects in Auckland has been called “an error” and been removed by the council...
Kendra Cocksedge to become most-capped Black Fern, Ruby Tui among seven debutants
Pacific Four Series: Black Ferns vs Australia. Where: Tauranga Domain, Tauranga. When: Monday, June 6, 2:45pm. Live coverage: Spark Sport, live updates on Stuff. Referee: Sara...