Ōtorohanga Kiwi House faces $15k bill after theft and arson spree
Ōtorohanga’s Kiwi House says two deliberate attacks in November caused thousands of dollars in damage and left critical…
Chambers announces new appointments to top police roles
The police commissioner has announced several new executive appointments, as the organisation continues to deal with the fallout…
Where the weather is looking best on Christmas Day
With just one week out from Christmas, MetService has revealed the place to be on the big day…
Submission: Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY 1.1 This submission on the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill…
Wellington secures triple conference deal with Tech New Zealand
Mount Victoria Lookout towards Wellington city; photo by WellingtonNZ Earlier this month, WellingtonNZ signed a multi-year partnership with…
Police promotions: District commanders step up to assistant commissioner roles
“Jeanette, Tim and Corrie all have significant operational experience and a strong understanding of the front-line, as well…
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…