Railway crossing bells among items stolen ‘to order’ in Hawke’s Bay
Railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent and a wood splitter have all been stolen in Hawke’s Bay, as…
When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?
At this time of year, crowded hospital emergency departments are a familiar sight around New Zealand. It’s also…
Crew couldn’t work pump on grounded Akaroa tour boat with 41 aboard
Crew aboard a tourist boat that sank in the Akaroa Harbour earlier this year could not work the…
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port to invest over in wharf expansion
The Te Awaparahi Bay expansion project will deliver a 388-metre deepwater wharf, future berth capacity, and a five-hectare…
Banana satay with candied almond – hunt on for NZ’s weirdest pie
A couple of Kiwi bakers are putting a call out for the weirdest flavour combinations in a new…
New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2026: Day 4 – By Kai, Future of Fashion, Kāhui Collective
The Viva team reports live from New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria, with coverage of the major shows on…
People wake to icy conditions, sub-zero temps across the country
Many across the country are waking to “icy conditions” this morning, according to MetService. The forecaster said minimum…
2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship: Rising New Zealand star Chloe Turner claims second major medal in a month with bronze in Denmark
Kiwi ILCA 6 sailor Chloe Turner has claimed her second major international medal in less than a month,…
Couple grew 460 cannabis plants opposite court house, near police station
Mai was jailed by Judge Arthur Tompkins for three years and nine months in May. The couple’s lawyer,…
Election 2026: Can New Zealand please start talking about creating wealth?
(The writer, based out of Wellington, migrated from India in 2008. He prefers not to be named.) Opinion:…
Multiple memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch
Several brass memorial plaques have stolen from central Christchurch – with police issuing a photograph of someone who…
Kaitiakitanga guides Tiki Wine to international recognition – Te Ao Māori News
Tiki Wine & Vineyards has become New Zealand’s first vineyard and winery to receive regenerative certification from A…