Pressure builds on All Blacks coaches as internal frustrations emerge
The on-field issues that plagued the All Blacks this season – from their wild inconsistencies to the third-quarter…
Ikea click and collect paused as demand overwhelms new Sylvia Park store
Ikea opened on December 4 in Auckland to mass fanfare, with more than 800 people queueing up to…
Rotorua crash death investigated as homicide by police
Anyone who was in or around Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday should contact police, Warner said.…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
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…