Napier to Hastings traffic delays: Motorists face hold-ups due to work on three bridges
Motorists choosing to avoid the area will mainly use the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, on which new bridge work…
After 30 years, Art Deco Festival stalwart set for his last steam train journey
“I love doing it, but I’m finding the body is getting a bit aged now,” he said with…
Hawke’s Bay parents frustrated at new goBay routes as students face longer walks and late arrivals
The change has frustrated Napier mother Leanne Duncan just days before her 13-year-old son starts the school year…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…
Far North child abuse trial: Trio face 34 charges of violence and neglect
They include injuring with intent to injure, ill treatment of a child, assault with a weapon and assault…
Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel
A judicial conduct panel will review her conduct at a hearing in February. A minute from last December…
Teen charged with Jack Street Superette robbery to face youth court
“It’s pleasing to be able to share this update with the community,” he said. Police acknowledged the community’s…
$356m Rakon takeover bid ‘seems solid, main hurdle gone’ – NZ Shareholders’ Association
The US firm said it would make a formal offer within 20 working days and will be subject…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
US President Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
A week ago, Trump stated that “Cuba is ready to fall”, noting that the island’s economic crisis was…
Refugee and 501 deportee Rami Khoshaba back in prison after cutting man’s face
He has appealed unsuccessfully to the High Court to get his sentence reduced, arguing partly that the judge…
Iran protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as internet shutdown widens
Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, raising a previous toll of 45 issued the day earlier, said at least…