St James Theatre v Auckland Transport: Owner Steve Bielby in court for parking next to $30m council-funded redevelopment
“[AT] really do hate the fact that we have a vehicle crossing in Lorne St.” Bielby said AT…
My Secret Auckland: Junghwi Jo shares her favourite spots in the city
I’m not much of a brunch-er, but I love a good pie from PieFee. Favourite restaurant for dinner…
Massive cruise ship skips Napier visit due to swells; shop owners take financial hit
Napier Port has 60 cruise visits scheduled for the 2025-26 cruise season. Photo / Supplied “This Napier call…
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in sales
“Putting the market into Kuirau Park does not achieve that purpose.” Some retailers said the CBD had “become…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
On The Up: Whangārei busker Mr T gets new scooter after second accident leaves him without wheels
The 66-year-old has been back on Whangārei’s streets since then, thanks to a scooter he was gifted two…
Long-standing Napier massage studio closes owing almost $200,000 in taxes
It is understood to have been shut for weeks. Hawke’s Bay Today has contacted the owner for comment.…
My Secret Auckland: Actress Olivia Tennet shares her favourite spots in the city
Lebanese Grocer. The falafel is unbeatable and I can never pass up the lemonade that comes in a…
Love this City: Eden Park, the port, speedway, cycling and Santa
“Who says people don’t come into the city,” said Wayne Brown, when he sent me this photo of…
Inside Richard Peebles’ $130m Downtown vision for Christchurch’s revival
Christchurch property investor Richard Peebles. Photo / Supplied Peebles’s financial education truly began with his vocation as a…
On The Up: Napier family opens pounamu carving studio in city centre
“With the studio, we aim to provide an opportunity for people to come in and make your own,”…
Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030
Ahmedabad is the key city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, home to a 130,000-seater…