Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
Photo: RNZ / Kate Newton The contribution of ethnic communities to Auckland’s economy has grown rapidly, reaching one-third…
Mount Maunganui RSA weighs future after merger with Tauranga RSA falls through
Substantial maintenance Mount Maunganui RSA has about 4000 members and remains one of the larger RSAs in New…
Super Netball readies for a Kiwi shake-up
Inspired by the “best shooter in the world” and with the Commonwealth Games in the back of her…
Pastor on mum killed in North Shore tragedy
A quiet morning coffee turned into what a pastor calls an “unimaginable tragedy” when a car struck and…
Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student…
Residents rally against Rotorua’s fortnightly bin change
Rotorua Lakes Council is backing its move to fortnightly general rubbish collection despite an online clamour to reconsider.…
End of tax year decisions that matter
By Andrea Scatchard, Susan Wynne & Amy Sexton
With 31 March approaching for standard balance date taxpayers, year-end…
Skeleton found near highway identified as man reported missing in 2022
A fully-clothed skeleton found near State Highway 3 in Ōtorohanga last week has been identified as the body…
Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Photo: Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations…
Pair arrested in Southland drug bust
Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland. Drugs and firearms were discovered following…
Mayor says Air NZ has taken ‘fair’ approach
Flight disruptions will affect Marlborough Airport from next week due to volatile jet fuel prices, prompting the mayor…
Mt Eden man charged after allegedly abducted woman found hurt in remote West Auckland
He was put before the Waitākere District Court on charges including abduction for sex, impedes breathing and injuring…