Stewart Island plans to be solar-powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs
“This is certainly an exceptional circumstance … so we’re currently exploring Section 330 of the RMA, which would…
‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump
He said the cost of refining had lifted 600%. “Refining is now more than the cost of oil.”…
Department Stores Reinvented: How Local Fashion Collectives Are Reshaping Retail
The face of brick-and-mortar shopping is changing. Madeleine Crutchley visits the people behind three local businesses reinventing the…
Pharmacist shortage: Whanganui store closes as others face long hours and vacancies
He said other pharmacies in Whanganui were similarly affected. Gonville Pharmacy owner Barbara Hawkins-Falk said she had “pretty…
Rotorua lake businesses face resource consent crackdown as decade-old rule resurfaces
The rule arises from District Plan changes in 2016, but has largely gone unenforced until recently. It does…
Warriors v Sharks: Luke Metcalf to miss clash with Storm with hamstring injury
“Luke’s had a few obviously in the past and he currently feels like it is okay,” Webster said.…
Trump issues 48-hour Iran deadline as nuclear plant strike fuels fears
Tehran said on Friday it had shot down an F-15 warplane and US media reported United States special…
Kumeū Easter Festival backlash grows as vendors count heavy losses, claim broken promises
“[We] were told, especially the ice cream vendors that I was talking to, that there were only going…
Dairy farmers face higher fuel and fertiliser costs despite strong payout
Sherwood said stock feed suppliers would act similarly, as will contractors involved in harvesting, re-sowing and planting. “Winter…
ADHD patients face another year of medication shortages in Whanganui
Wicksteed Pharmacy (Whanganui) and Eliza’s Pharmacy (Waverley) pharmacist Shannon Burroughs said the shortages made filling prescriptions harder and,…
Beauty On A Budget: 15 Of The Best Facial Cleansers Under $30 To Buy Now
With the cost of living soaring, we’re all looking to save money on our everyday essentials. These top…
Whangārei alleged police assault: Pepper spray used, 2 men face charges
Smith said a 37-year-old man was charged with assaulting police and resisting police. He was due to appear…