Julian McMahon, the Australian actor best known for roles in Marvel’s Fantastic Four movies and television series FBI: Most Wanted and Nip/Tuck, has died aged 56.The son of former prime minister Sir William McMahon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by McMahon’s wife,…

The head of the Telecommunications Forum wants the Government to look at prioritising upgrades to the 111 emergency phone-line.Along with mobile and internet coverage, the service was lost in Golden Bay for most of the day on Thursday, after a slip cut a fibreoptic cable.Eight-hundred fibre connections and 350 copper…

A Southland deer farmer has had a royal encounter with the Prince of Wales.Grant Lightfoot was travelling the world to promote his edible natural bale net invention, and this week he had a one-on-one encounter with Prince William.At the Groundswell Agricultural Show in England, William approached Lightfoot’s stand, and the…

The New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland will host two major medical conferences next year — after finally opening following a near six-year delay. A spokesperson for the convention centre, which was initially scheduled to open in 2020 but was delayed following a devastating fire, said both the Australian…

Two workers who narrowly dodged death as fumes from a toxic gas pit overcame them were not warned of the risk before beginning their work. Taylorville Resource Park Limited and Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Ltd were sentenced at the Greymouth District Court today after sending workers to fix the smell…

Oasis finally took to the stage in Wales on Friday (local time) for the start of a highly anticipated reunion tour.In front of an ecstatic capacity crowd, the band chose to resume live performances after 16 years with the apt Hello and its refrain of “it’s good to be back”.…

You weren’t imagining it — winter has kicked off with a wet start across much of the country, Earth Sciences confirms.In its latest monthly climate summary for June 2025, the agency formerly named NIWA said temperatures were above or well above average for most of the country, particularly in areas…

Six youths have been arrested after several arson incidents in the Canterbury town of Rolleston over the past week.Police said they received three separate reports of arson involving buildings in the Rolleston Reserve area.Today, six youths were taken into custody following investigations by police, including CCTV footage.”Thanks to proactive and…

Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced a dormant Air Force squadron from WWII will become the Defence Force’s first dedicated space unit. Collins announced that No. 62 Squadron — which supported allied efforts in the war through radar technology before disbanding in October of 1944 — would have a new…

“Women Who Lead With Love” was the title of a retreat held in Invercargill yesterday for women in business and leadership. Among the speakers was Natalie Jarvis, who talks to business editor Sally Rae about leaving the bright lights of Melbourne to return to the South. She’s an artist, illustrator and designer who speaks…