Clayton Hops unveils NZ Rhapzody after decade of trials in Tasman
The Rhapzody variety has been trialled by brewers in China, Canada and Australia and was getting good reviews.…
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club opens new Ōpua waterfront venue
Brljevich said it was a team effort and many people put their hands up over the years. “One…
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic says ‘keep writing me off’ after beating Sinner in late-nighter
“It feels surreal, to be honest,” said Djokovic, who had lost the five previous matches to the 24-year-old…
Taihape Shears: Welshman Gethin Lewis claims open shearing title
Henderson blasted the 20 out in 14m 43.07s, beating Lewis to the final cord by 9.84s. Smith was…
Wool boom: Scourers sees strongest prices in decade
Other wool category prices are also up by over $1 per kg compared to this time last year.…
Real Life: Broadcaster Anna Willcox on return to Olympics a decade after injury heartache
“I was like, ‘I’ll be back for the world championships, no worries’, and I literally left my ski…
Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves brutal for struggling firms
“You combine that with the ongoing rising costs for insurance, rates, rent and food over the last few…
Neglectful dog breeder Janine Wallace fails in latest bid to overturn ban, convictions
Wallace’s mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several years when Wallace became involved in the…
$18m and almost a decade to future-proof Milford Sound. What’s come of it?
About $18 million later and several reports culminating in the MOP’s business case in mid-2024, what’s there to…
Contributor: Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA
Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up…
Volunteers line up to help as hosts call time on Napier community Christmas dinner
The couple started helping in the kitchen predecessors when the event was held at All Saints Church, and…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…