After 30 years, Art Deco Festival stalwart set for his last steam train journey
“I love doing it, but I’m finding the body is getting a bit aged now,” he said with…
With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws
The plastics industry is not happy with California. And it’s looking to friends in Congress to put the…
Fifa World Cup: Bill Tuiloma joins Wellington Phoenix on long-term deal in bid to push for All Whites spot
“I’m excited to be in Wellington and I’m grateful for the opportunity the Phoenix have given me,” Tuiloma…
Friesian genetics focus helps Te Poi couple cut cow numbers, lift returns
These days, their cows produce 700kgMS, with an average liveweight of 550kg. By focusing on cost control, pasture…
Promoters say Whangārei needs bigger theatre to attract major tours to Northland
Paul Linton, chief executive of Northland Inc, says missing out on these acts is a lost opportunity to…
Liz Weston: Nearing retirement? Time to set up some guardrails to protect yourself and your money
Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401(k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling…
Bill Maangi death: Four men arrested after Gisborne homicide
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant John Love said four men aged between 25-37 have been arrested. “They are due…
Italian greyhound puppy breaks both front legs, pensioner faces $20k vet bill
Heartbroken, she made arrangements to buy another Italian greyhound “to be the fun, cool friend I need as…
New Zealand couple stuck with $7.7k Miami bar tab bill after handing over credit card
After the pair were unable to get an itemised bill from the club, they applied for a chargeback…
NZ authors among global payout after AI chatbot trained on pirated books
She said authors were being offered a payment of US$3000 ($5240) for each title accessed by the company.…
‘Naughty Boy’ pelican draws in visitors and locals in coastal tourist town of Kalbarri
A pelican named Naughty Boy has become notorious for his silly antics, which are drawing visitors to a…
Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ – witness
Judge Kenneth Johnston KC said they acted in genuine fear for the safety of the woman, the child…