Nathan Guy appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy
“I have asked Mr Guy to show particular focus on India and GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] markets, to…
Firefighters from Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton respond to diesel spill
Bay of Plenty Times 17 Dec, 2025 07:17 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
National body shares 10-year targets to ‘supercharge’ football in New Zealand
New Zealand Football have revealed a set of ambitious growth targets they aim to achieve over the next…
Help Me Hera: A festive miscellany of advice
A smorgasbord of wisdom for almost every possible situation. Want Hera’s help? Email your problem to helpme@thespinoff.co.nz or fill…
Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie resigns
Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie has resigned. The organisation this morning released a statement announcing Wyllie,…
Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the…
SunLive – Cops crack down on drinking in alcohol-free areas
Tauranga authorities are tightening alcohol controls ahead of New Year’s Eve. Permanent and temporary alcohol-free zones will be…
Popular North Island walking tracks closed as police search for wanted man
The Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka tracks had been closed (file image). Photo: 123rf A pair of major cycling and…
Motu Rd slip: Road to stay closed for months as major fix planned
“Because the road bench appears to be gone, any repairs will likely be large-scale and require careful planning…
Another cold blast this weekend + Christmas Day weather | WeatherWatch
As we’ve been saying for several weeks now, we have a spring-like pattern going through December, but with…
Ngawaka Rd crash: One dead after single-vehicle crash in Central Hawke’s Bay
Hawkes Bay Today 17 Dec, 2025 08:32 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…