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…
Whakatāne harbour dredging plea as yacht club risks losing 18 moorings
The club usually dredges silt from around its marina poles about every four years, paid for out of…
AI’s power players: Time names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 Person of the Year
“They reoriented government policy, altered geopolitical rivalries, and brought robots into homes. AI emerged as arguably the most…
JB Hi-Fi New Zealand posts bumper sales as net loss narrows to $1.4m
Software sales did decrease in the year, dropping from 5.6% of total sales to 4.8%. JB Hi-Fi also…
Black Caps v West Indies: Michael Rae makes hay on debut as NZ finds new cult hero – Andrew Alderson
By the end of the tourists’ second innings, Rae was striding in with his Dennis Lillee action in…
Comvita secures lender deal as it targets $25m capital raise
“The agreement with the lending syndicate reflects that and includes the extension of the maturities of the company’s…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
Fine fizz: As Christmas approaches, Michael Cooper recommends a selection of beverages that pop
Fizz, bubbly, méthode traditionnelle, sparkling – whatever name you use (the word champagne is reserved for the output…
Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year
It is part of the Great North Road Improvement Projects, aimed at making the busy road more accessible…
Mighty Ape’s 2025 sales slump 15% as website glitches drive $2.8m loss
According to Mighty Ape’s financial statements, the business has managed to reduce its inventory levels by 25.6% over…
‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right’: Nicola Willis hits back as debate reaches deadlock
Neither Willis nor Richardson can agree on a forum for the debate. In a statement, Richardson said she…
Critically endangered wētā thriving as breeding programme numbers surge
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House wildlife manager Matthew Ronaldson. Photo / RNZ “Basically, it’s an ice cream container with some…