World champion jockey James McDonald made an offer he can’t refuse for Trentham
Tomodachi is owned by Sir Peter Vela, who has been one of McDonald’s greatest supporters and mentors, so…
Can emerging infrastructure bipartisanship survive an election campaign? – Nick Leggett
We are also seeing encouraging signs of bipartisan alignment on planning reform. Labour’s willingness to support the intent…
Central Hawke’s Bay farmer shifts his stock while holidaying in Colombia, thanks to an AI creation
“It’s the whole cliché of leaving it in a better place, and it’s all a bit woke, but…
Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit
“We’re now seeing huge interest out of Asia for a holiday in Hawke’s Bay for high-net-worth individuals. “These…
Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
“If you apply now, approvals are likely to be scheduled for early 2026.” ASB said it had received…
Former naturopath reveals how New Age wellness became an online cult
While most people think of a cult as a group ruled by a charismatic leader – where members…
Energy warning: An open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon – Martin Gummer
In particular, the strategy needs to be more than a sum of the ad hoc, tentative, underwhelming, under-resourced…
How to protect an inheritance from break-ups – Mary Holm
I would think about it as a retirement fund, which would immediately benefit you because you would no…
Kate Hudson inspired by Sir Paul McCartney to release an album
The 46-year-old actor vowed to stop “compromising” to please other people after watching McCartney in action. “[It made…
Orcas find an unlikely friend in dolphins, teaming to find a prized prey
“By working together, killer whales can conserve energy and use the dolphins as radar-equipped scouts to increase their…
‘AITA for not disclosing that I’m not an environmentalist?’
“AITA for not disclosing that I’m not an environmentalist?” To start off, I should say that I take…
Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…