Ikea click and collect paused as demand overwhelms new Sylvia Park store
Ikea opened on December 4 in Auckland to mass fanfare, with more than 800 people queueing up to…
Interislander ferry Kaiarahi to return to service after technical issues
His team was working with Maritime NZ to get the vessel back in service today. “We are planning…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Alexandra Park crash: Harness racing driver Nathan Williamson seriously hurt
It’s not immediately clear if the married father was struck by following racers, but a Hato Hone St…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Twin Hawke’s Bay rowers choose different paths after US scholarship offers
The sisters have spent the past five years sharing the same boat as members of their school team…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre closure delayed as parents fight on
Ave Dionsyiou, who has two children enrolled at the centre, said parents were relieved with the extension. “We…
Wellness centre QE Health Rotorua to close permanently next week after going into liquidation
Companies Office records show a new liquidator, Steven Khov of Auckland-based Khov Jones Limited, was appointed on December…
Whangamatā meth bust: Police seize drugs after community tip-off
“This great catch was a direct result of information provided to police by members of the public. “Thanks…
Whangārei Otaika Shopping Centre incident: two people arrested
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 12 Dec, 2025 01:36 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Interislander ferry Kaiarahi turns back to Wellington after issue
He said they went into the Cook Strait to investigate the issues, before deciding to return back to…