Hastings council coffers boosted by massive crowds for Illuminate light show
They said the challenge had been to do it without extra cost to ratepayers, and so far “the…
Cape Kidnappers gate plan: Quadbiker claims council move is ‘crazy’
He said since retirement he had been riding to the cape on his quadbike every two or three…
Government’s Invest New Zealand agency to target big foreign deals
Rather than building a sprawling bureaucracy, the Government has deliberately held back on budget and headcount. McClay is…
Hamilton Gardens documentary brings world-famous attraction to cinemas
Over the next four decades, Sergel helped transform the former dump into what he describes as a “museum…
Waiheke Stony Batter lease awarded to Berridge Spencer’s Man O’ War and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
Fort Stony Batter Heritage Park held the concession, which expired last June. Top secret: Visitors make their way…
Louise Upston defends $40m events package after Act slush fund claim
League fans will also get to enjoy New Zealand hosting its first State of Origin match. Other events…
On The Up: Moxy the wellbeing pony brings joy to children at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Moxy is a nine-hand miniature pony described by Jayne as “a bit of a bitzer”. Last week, Jayne…
On The Up: Moxy the wellbeing pony brings joy to children at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Moxy is a nine-hand miniature pony described by Jayne as “a bit of a bitzer”. Last week, Jayne…
Rules of attraction: Auckland’s AI-savvy Dexibit sells to UK-listed firm for $21m
The pandemic proved a speed bump, or closer to hitting a wall, as lockdowns hit. “It was hard…
Fireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve in Napier
Auckland covers band White Chapel Jak, in at least their third Napier New Year’s Eve appearance, led the…
Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’
“More than 28 years after her tragic death in Paris, Diana is still a major figure in global…
Fire crews battle blaze at popular Rotorua tourist site Mitai Māori Village
Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Ryan Geen said they received multiple calls from the public at…