Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, 13 warnings and watches in force
The MetService rain radar at 7.10am. Photo / MetService Downpours disrupted commuters this morning as a crash on…
Christchurch man charged after series of indecent assaults across city
Detective Constable Louise Piper confirmed this morning that an arrest had been made. “The arrest comes after a…
Majority of Heart of the City’s board resigns as they call for Auckland Council to pull funding
On May 20, Beck succeeded in an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) legal challenge against the HOTC board after…
Canterbury police release images in Christchurch indecent assault investigation
Today, police released pictures of a person with dark hair, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt. Police said they…
Christchurch’s post-quake revival offers an economic blueprint for rest of NZ – Fran O’Sullivan
For much of the past decade, Christchurch has been viewed through the lens of recovery. Today, it is…
Auckland’s fake winter exposed: Data shows the city never really freezes
In Auckland, winter is an exercise in wishful thinking. Last June, the city’s mean average temperature was 13…
Tauranga BMX faces $32k shortfall to fix track before racing returns
She believed the problems may be linked to the track being built on a former landfill site. “We’ve…
Golden Mile plan axed as Wellington councillors vote for cheaper ‘tin mile’ plan
Mayor Andrew Little said the central city is the economic engine and heart of the city, and its…
Winter getaway to Melbourne: What’s new, what’s good and what’s on
Over a long weekend, I walked the equivalent of a marathon, rarely straying beyond a 2km radius of…
Man charged with murder after attack in Auckland CBD leaves one man dead
Police cordoned off Wellesley St where a black Tesla was seen with its doors wide open. Photo /…
My Secret Auckland: Pianist Robin Kelly shares his favourite spots in the city
When I’m not at the piano or in the office, I’m teaching yoga at Hum in Grey Lynn,…
Porirua city councillor Mike Duncan dies suddenly, mayor mourns ‘much loved’ friend
Baker said Duncan “worked diligently for his community and the city he grew up and raised his family…