Synthony organisers finalise 2026 line-up, including Cassie Henderson, P Digsss
The 2025 sell-out event was attended by 40,000 people and featured more than 183 performers, 58 orchestra members…
Morrinsville school literacy tutor Lisa Maclennan among those lost in Mt Maunganui slip
“Our love and aroha go out to Lisa’s family; we ask that you respect their privacy at this…
Mount Maunganui missing: Rotorua’s Sue Knowles believed to be among Mount Maunganui slip victims
Italian teen Sharon Maccanico and Rotorua grandmother are believed to be among the missing after the Mount Maunganui…
Mt Manaia among Northland’s green spaces damaged in wild weather
Witten-Hannah said the damage was worse than what had occurred during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The closure of…
Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
Around 60% of residents oppose the restart, while 37% support it, according to a survey conducted in September.…
From protecting heritage homes to banning oil and gas exploration, we need to be realistic about the cost of our ‘luxury beliefs’ – Roger Partridge
Auckland’s stadium debate offers a variation on the same theme. Every few years, the idea of a world-class…
Bay of Plenty Lotto player among 10 winners sharing $244k second division prize
Smart Superette (+PB) – Auckland MyLotto (x2) – Auckland MyLotto – Hamilton MyLotto – Bay of Plenty MyLotto…
Is it time for Kiwi businesses to seriously consider shorter work weeks?
“I see lots of wins.” Haar said businesses had nothing to lose by trialling a four-day work week.…
Music star Yeison Jimenez among six killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonition
Five others were killed in the crash, including the singer’s photographer, Weisman Mora, who had posted a poignant…
Ōhope Beach Golf Links restores trees among dunes after unlawful clearing
The club admitted it made a mistake in cutting down 488 natives during a working bee it organised…
West Auckland attempted robbery: 11-year-old among three youths arrested
“Within minutes of the aggravated robbery being reported, three youths were located and arrested, which is a great…
Film and TV star Idris Elba is knighted for social work; Lionesses recognised in UK honours list
The pair said becoming a dame and a sir respectively was “wonderful and humbling at the same time”.…