What’s hot and what’s not in the world of art, furniture and collectibles
A Gibson Les Paul guitar sold for $54,970 at Webb’s auction house last month. A Fiona Pardington art…
Report on Spring Hill prison finds ‘filthy’ conditions, health concerns and low staff morale
The report said staff and prisoners were “very concerned” about the health risks. Despite efforts by the prison’s…
Auckland Grammar bans rugby analyst from filming First XV matches
Auckland Grammar players gather after a recent game against St Kentigern College. Photo / Photosport. For instance, at…
Home evacuated as floods close roads in Tasman district amid ‘extreme’ rainfall
Shattock said weather conditions seemed to be “dying down” and everyone was “safe and sound”. “The current situation…
Want to track the apocalypse? One theory: Follow the billionaires’ jets.
People have cheered when orcas sank yachts belonging to the upper echelon, and watched with glee as Russian…
Ohope can win but competition steps up a level in Ellis Classic
“She is handling it all well and we think she is a pretty good filly,” says O’Sullivan. “She…
Auckland Grammar seeking over $1800 in voluntary donations from parents
Thirty-seven Auckland state high schools don’t ask parents for voluntary donations, while 21 do. Parents don’t have to…
Government advisory group recommends effective homelessness ban but Cabinet is not so sure
The policy hasn’t been included in any Cabinet paper, which would most likely need to be agreed by…
On The Up: Wine Auction and Rotary night – Cranford Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
Guests were guided through the afternoon by event ambassador Mike McRoberts, alongside auctioneer Chris Kennedy. More than 40…