Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Parents pay tribute to Hugo Donaldson after long fight with rare cancer
Hugo Donaldson was diagnosed at age nine with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. His parents said Hugo was an…
Gin Wigmore on coming home, opening a deli in Kingsland and her album Beautiful Mess
Musician Gin Wigmore has returned to New Zealand and opened a deli in the middle of Kingsland. After…
ANZ appeals High Court ruling in mortgage disclosure class action
“We maintain that the potential consequences under the High Court’s interpretation of the law are disproportionate and not…
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after heart attack on road
The man told officers he was trying to get to hospital. “Our officers quickly transferred the man into…
Angelina Pivarnick suffers miscarriage after pregnancy reveal on Jersey Shore
Angelina Pivarnick had previously discussed her fertility struggles with her Jersey Shore castmates. Photo / Getty Images However,…
Wellington residents facing lower water bills after Tiaki Wai backs down
Up to July, Wellington region’s residents pay on average about $2100 in water charges through their rates bills.…
German tourist rescued after inflatable boat outing ends in icy ordeal on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
After factoring in the distance, winds and currents, she launched her inflatable boat around 4pm. Marie Zessin had…
Property developer Matthew Horncastle fires up after complaint over political billboard
By Friday afternoon, after referring the complaint to the Complaints Board chair, the ASA said a no-jurisdiction ruling…
Buckley Systems death: Investigation after worker killed at Mt Wellington electromagnet factory
In a statement this morning, Buckley Systems said, “We are deeply saddened to advise that one of our…
Questions over Dell’s $9.7b contract with Pentagon after Trump buys stock
Dell has a long-standing partnership with Microsoft and is a major buyer of Microsoft Windows PC licenses. The…
Iconic Waitangi cafe shuts doors amid falling visitor numbers
It is unclear how many staff, if any, have lost their jobs or whether they will be absorbed…