Whangārei CBD taskforce moves to revive city centre as more shops close
The closures follow Life Pharmacy Orrs, EB Games Whangārei and hair salon Rodney Wayne all shutting their doors…
Kauri dieback detected in central Whangārei park for first time
Parks and recreation manager Sarah Snowden said protecting kauri is a shared responsibility, and council will work in…
State Highway 2 crash near Ōtāne leaves one person critically injured
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Napier street closed after incident involving bus and pedestrian
A police spokesperson said road users should avoid the area and expect lengthy delays. The Serious Crash Unit…
Central Hawke’s Bay mum has leg removed in fight against clear cell sarcoma pain
When Hawke’s Bay Today spoke with her in June last year, she was fundraising to travel and get…
Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium: The best (and worst) seats in the house
But that’s enough hyperbole – I’m here to find the bad bits. Too high Welcome to the nose…
Cartier to open first New Zealand store in Auckland’s heart
“This project has been many years in the making. Congratulations to the Cartier team and the Tattersfield family…
Police investigate hate crime after threat to Indian community graffitied outside Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe Central School has more than 30 South Asian staff members. Members of the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team, Sandeep…
US warships enter Strait of Hormuz to clear shipping lane of Iranian sea mines
Two United States Navy warships have gone through the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation…
Auckland CBD street upgrade slammed over bright yellow warning signs
‘These flexi posts really ruin the vibe’ One person, criticising the signs on a social media thread, said…
Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade welcomes new chief fire officer Rob Grayson
“It was pretty good to get amongst it that day, it makes you feel a part of the…
Rotorua Lakes Council apologises after retailers incorrectly told they had to close on Easter Sunday
Fredrick said the guardians pointed to information on the council’s website saying retailers could not trade. They warned…