More than 100 pupils absent daily at Point Chevalier School, Auckland as winter illness hits
With a roll of about 600, the absences were noticeable as some classes only had nine pupils. The…
First XV rugby: Auckland Grammar, Kelston Boys’ High reach 1A final
For Grammar, this will be their first final since 2015, while for Kelston it will be their third…
Central Otago wine: How Pinot Noir put region on global map
“If you consider that Martinborough Pinot Noir started in the 1980s, we didn’t get underway until the mid-1990s…
Nocturnal ‘coffee frog’ discovered in Costa Rica
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Australian property market wobble makes New Zealand look attractive – Darcy Ungaro
In Australia, after decades of booming house prices and cries of injustice from those frustrated at the concentration…
Ballentynes Fashion Central to shut its doors after serving Kiwis for more than 50 years
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Frank Film – South Island Stories Episode 12: Christchurch: Are we building a liveable central city?
Over this scene of unease looms the new One New Zealand stadium, projected to generate more than $50…
New Te Waihorotiu train station spurs $74.4m four-building deal by wealthy businesses
“We are literally right on top of what will be the busiest train station in New Zealand,” Bridge…
Weekend wine guide: Vintners’ bad luck is spreading through our top wine regions
Michael Cooper Wine writer·New Zealand Listener· 30 Jul, 2026 06:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Green Party losing in Auckland Central and National ahead of rivals in new poll
The trend seems to be because of Labour voters shuffling around. A commentary released with the poll said…
Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold mine costs hit $17.7m
It asked the applicant to reconsider its proposed timetable because the original dates would have left “very tight…
Man admits stabbing murder of ex-partner in Auckland Central apartment
He then took a knife with a 21cm blade from the kitchen. The woman told an older child…