When worlds collide — The Art of Black Grace

When worlds collide — The Art of Black Grace

Neil Ieremia’s vision to show his extraordinary work to a wider audience takes another step with The Art of Black Grace 2/5. Inspired by Ieremia’s childhood memories and Pacifica roots – his mother’s muumuu dresses, his father’s aloha shirts and the vibrant flora and fauna of the Pacific Islands – The Art of Black Grace … Read more

BMX racer Tom Coleman thrilled with College Sport Wellington cycling award

BMX racer Tom Coleman thrilled with College Sport Wellington cycling award

Tom Coleman in full competition mode. Kāpiti College student Tom Coleman, 15, from Paraparaumu, was named one of two Cyclists of the Year at the College Sport Wellington annual awards. What was your reaction to winning the award? I was really surprised, actually. But I was also happy to see BMX represented and that my … Read more

Can corporate America cope with its vast debt pile?

Can corporate America cope with its vast debt pile?

High borrowing costs ate starting to bite in corporate America. Photo / Alexander Spatari, Getty Images The US economy may be growing much faster than pessimists had predicted, but business is still brisk for bankruptcy lawyers. “Things have really accelerated,” says Thomas Lauria, global head of restructuring at White & Case. His team is on … Read more

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: 18 simple rules driving an extraordinary business at the bottom of the world

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: 18 simple rules driving an extraordinary business at the bottom of the world

Editor at large Shayne Currie is on a two-week road trip, to gauge the mood of the nation and meet everyday and notable Kiwis making a difference in their communities and wider world. Today we also meet Ngāi Tahu chief executive Arihia Bennett for Nine Questions With… and in the trip diary, the VW ID.5 … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards 2023: Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Award

Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards 2023: Emma Twigg claims record fourth Supreme Award

Emma Twigg racing at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland in July, qualifying for a fifth Olympic Games. Photo / Art of Rowing, Rowing New Zealand Seated champions have again come to the fore at the Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards, with rower Emma Twigg the champion for a record fourth time – … Read more

From the MTG: Packing up a huge job for transport to Hastings facility

From the MTG: Packing up a huge job for transport to Hastings facility

Items being moved require careful packing and tracking. Now that everything is all go with the new collection facility being built in Hastings, our collections team has an enormous task ahead of it. In order to maximise the use of space, this new storage facility will have shelving as high as 3.8 metres and there … Read more

How to get to the Rugby World Cup final: Flights, match tickets and accommodation prices in Paris

How to get to the Rugby World Cup final: Flights, match tickets and accommodation prices in Paris

As far as spontaneous trips go, a last-minute decision to head to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final is as good as it gets. Organising an adventure with such a limited time frame could be a headache, so NZ Herald Sport has done the heavy lifting for you. In this ideal world where you … Read more

Canterbury writer’s unconventional route into sports journalism in Paris

Canterbury writer’s unconventional route into sports journalism in Paris

Ian Borthwick outside the rugby-themed cafe Le Sous Bock in Les Halles, Paris. Photo / Supplied When Ian Borthwick arrives, drenched by an unfortunate burst of rain, the staff are dressing tables for the impending lunch rush. The setting, a bar near Châtelet in central Paris called Le Sous Bock, is decorated floor-to-ceiling with photos … Read more

Cruise holidays: A luxury wellness retreat cruise with Explora Journeys

Cruise holidays: A luxury wellness retreat cruise with Explora Journeys

Aboard the Explora ship, enjoy four swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with private cabanas, and more. Photo / Supplied For a high-end version of your Headspace app, this new luxury cruise ship offers the best way to find wellbeing on the waves, writes Lauren Murphy. I often visualise myself standing at the edge of the … Read more

Weather live updates: South Island slammed by severe weather with gale force wind, snow and rain

Weather live updates: South Island slammed by severe weather with gale force wind, snow and rain

Significantly strong winds with gusts of up to 150km/h are lashing the South Island this afternoon and evening. A flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland. Dylan, 18, was on a Jetstar flight from Auckland to Queenstown this morning at 8.30am and said passengers were screaming in terror as … Read more