Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…
TVNZ reveals Melissa Stokes as new 6pm news presenter
Dallow, 61, joined the state broadcaster in 1993 after earlier working as a barrister. Across his tenure at…
Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike
“I think it’s concerning because behind every application is a person, a New Zealand family who’s struggling to…
Should you fix your mortgage now as rates fall below 5%?
ANZ economist David Croy said the big question for borrowers was when would be the appropriate time to…
Babywearing experts call for safety regulations as babies are harmed in carriers, slings and wraps
Louise Tanguay, owner of The Sleep Store, is passionate about babywearing and helping parents to do it correctly,…
Matemoana McDonald excited to lead Bay of Plenty Regional Council as first wahine Māori chair
Nine new councillors joined five returning members in being sworn in by chief executive Fiona McTavish. McDonald told…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
Heidi Klum teases ‘very ugly’ Halloween costume as stars reveal looks
In one of 2025’s most impressive costumes, Janelle Monae went all out as the Cat in the Hat,…
Beam scooters exit Whangārei as company pulls out of New Zealand
A graphic on Beam’s website shows it only operates in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkiye and the…
Beam scooters exit Whangārei as company pulls out of New Zealand
A graphic on Beam’s website shows it only operates in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkiye and the…
Two eruptions observed at Whakaari/White Island, alert level 3 remains as scientists monitor activity
“The second of those eruptions deposited ash close to the island over the short period of the eruption,”…