Wattie’s factory closures: Boss blames soaring manufacturing costs
“Despite extensive efforts, these categories remained unviable and not sustainable for the business in the long term.” Wattie’s…
Excitement builds for new Mitre 10 Mega in Pāpāmoa East
It will feature an expanded retail offering, a large garden centre, drive-through facilities, a trade yard and a…
Cadbury Mini Eggs sell out at some supermarkets as Easter demand surges
Chocoholics quickly filled the comments, with one joking the treats, which come in flavours including Caramilk, Oreo, Peppermint,…
Police chase across Auckland after car stolen at gunpoint ends in Waikato crash
“He was taken into custody and transported to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from…
Motorcyclist’s hour-long dash from police sees bike on wrong side of road, ‘dangerous’ overtaking
Those in the police helicopter then saw the motorbike arrive at a Berwyn Ave address in Takanini, with…
Freedom camping hotspots see spike in fines this summer
The copuncil’s Responsible Camping Programme Manager, Amy Galloway, said it had been a bumper summer, with sites full…
Large fire breaks out in Massey; black smoke spews across West Auckland
Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell. Fire…
Government announces $50 million in loans to expand EV charging stations
Bishop said the average loan per charge point is $20,000. “But once repayments are factored in, the net…
Watch Maadi Regatta day one: Secondary school rowers do battle in Twizel
Watch all the action from the Maadi Regatta via the official Rowing NZ livestream, featuring more than 2000…
Two dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fled
“Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Bowman said. Hato Hone St John responded with two…
Auckland public transport hits 7-year high as fuel prices surge
He said Tuesday’s patronage was 7% higher than it was the previous week. Auckland Transport (AT) told the…
Waiheke Island blaze: Firefighters contain Ōmiha house fire
“Looks gnarly,” another said. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said three fire trucks and a water tanker…