MasterChef Australia 2026 winner crowned in grand finale
WARNING: MasterChef spoilers below. One cook was crowned MasterChef Australia champion for 2026 in nailbiting scenes on the…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
Mass disenrollment from Hastings GP: Patient says many will rely on ED
Meanwhile, an organisation that represents and trains GPs in New Zealand says while there is a shortage of…
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale claim third straight Maddison Trophy in dominant McLean Park final
OBM won the Nash Cup in the Premier first round this season, beating Taradale 70-12 along the way,…
Large Hastings medical centre Hauora Heretaunga to cut enrolled patients by half
TToH has begun identifying the 3000 patients affected, and will begin transitioning whānau to other GPs, a statement…
Whangārei SH1 roundabout pushing ahead to unlock 3000 future homes
The project attracted controversy, with residents concerned it would hold up SH1 traffic, questioning the price, raising worries…
Dame Jacinda Ardern donates Ockham New Zealand Book Awards prize money to literacy charity
The charity delivers reading and writing programmes in schools and communities across the country. “I hope this memoir…
Judging the judges: Almost 3000 complaints about New Zealand courtroom conduct include bullying and bias
The complaints criticise courtroom conduct by judges at the Supreme Court, the High Court, the District Court, the…
Police investigate 3000-litre diesel theft from Marton fuel tank
“Both people involved have attempted to hide their identity, but we’re continuing to make inquiries to hold these…
Colorectal cancer: What are the symptoms and why are cases in younger New Zealanders rising?
Experts are calling for the eligibility age for free bowel screening to be lowered to 45. This month…
Nelson diver Joshua Spooner fined $3000 for selling crayfish and pāua on Facebook
He was sprung after posting it to his Facebook page and then offering the seafood for sale on…