NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

21 Aug 2026

Search

Elon Musk has nearly recovered the billions in wealth he lost earlier this year

Global oil and gas field decline rates are increasing, IEA says

Defence psychiatrist agrees self-report of insanity by Loafers Lodge accused 'unreliable'
The man's lawyer says he was insane at the time of the fatal fire, but the Crown says he knew lighting the fire was morally wrong and could kill people

Man injured outside Auckland supermarket
A man was seen bleeding from the left side of his face while being tended to by members of the public.

Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm’s current growth and strategy.

Man injured outside Auckland supermarket, emergency services on scene
The man was seen bleeding from the left side of his face as bystanders outside Hobsonville Woolworths tended to him.

Akamai & Seraphic partner to deliver unified Zero Trust browser security
Akamai and Seraphic have partnered to integrate secure enterprise browser technology with Zero Trust access, enhancing protection for apps, SaaS, and AI tools.

Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign'
Cramp cocktails and apps are just some of the ways women's' rugby teams have been trying to ensure their players are able to perform at the highest level throughout their menstrual cycle.

'Tinder Swindler' con artist arrested in Georgia
Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at an airport.

The Papers: 'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15
The papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.

Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.

'Medical migrant' seeks life in Australia
"I moved because I wanted life," says a myeloma cancer patient who moved to Australia to access life prolonging drugs that are not funded in NZ.

‘Great beer, good people’: Award-winning brewery to shut down
The award-winning brews will continue to be distributed in both kegs and cans across Aotearoa until 2026.

Frozen green garlic recalled due to possible salmonella
It comes as an extension of a previous food safety notice which had three Deep brand products recalled for salmonella.

Finance minister calls protesting priests at her office ‘intimidating’
The members of the clergy chained to Nicola Willis’ Johnsonville office to protest the lack of sanctions on Israel are intimidating others, the finance minister says.

Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army
BBC Sport explores the bond between Ricky Hatton and a hardcore band of fans after his death at the age of 46, revisiting memories of treasured nights in Las Vegas.

Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup
A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.

Triathlete ready to face life with no limbs after sepsis
Lily McGarry thought she had "fresher's flu" but it was a condition that nearly claimed her life.

Mark Ronson on being a night person - and Lady Gaga trashing his car
Mark Ronson looks back on a troubled childhood, and how it informed his career as a DJ and producer.

Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.