Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
Five New Year’s resolutions we should make as a country – Cecilia Robinson
In an election year, especially, this matters. Democracies do not just rise or fall on the quality of…
Free week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in years
The regional council said the new network represented the most significant public transport changes in almost two decades,…
Victoria bushfires: State of disaster declared as homes lost, 3 missing
“But it sends a clear message to those who have been advised to leave: if you can, you…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
FA Cup: All White Liberato Cacace scores as Wrexham upset Nottingham Forest
After a record three successive promotions, Reynolds and fellow co-owner Rob McElhenney will be dreaming of a fourth…
Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry cancels weekend sailings as staff scramble to fix ramp’s mechanical issue
StraitNZ spokesmann Will Dady said the company was “extremely disappointed to have experienced a mechanical issue during peak…
Iran protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as internet shutdown widens
Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, raising a previous toll of 45 issued the day earlier, said at least…
Weather: Fire risk as temperatures soaring amid heavy wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Pakipaki vegetation fire sparks evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat rises
“The fire was contained by 4.50pm and crews had left the scene by 6.05pm.” Two crews from Hastings…
2026 election: Sam Uffindell selected as National candidate for Tauranga
Electorate boundary changes for 2026 would shift Tauranga west, incorporating Te Puna, Minden, Wairoa, Lower Kaimai, Tauriko West,…
ManageMyHealth data breach victim’s health records vanish from portal, as she awaits brain scan results
“Out there somewhere is personal information that my family doesn’t even know.” She noted she had been so…