The first cyclone since Gabrielle: Nervous Hawke’s Bay residents brace again
Paterson helped start readiness initiative the Rotary First Light Grab Bags project in the aftermath of Gabrielle. Quoting…
Middle East ceasefire and oil price fall drive strong NZ sharemarket rally – Market close
Offshore, the S&P/ASX 200 Index was up 2.63% to 8958.1 points at 6pm NZ time, nearing its record…
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…
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…
How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown – Stock Takes
It’s not the first oil shock that markets have shrugged off. “In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, oil…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
In an update posted online, Whangārei District Council said its important people consider their own situation and exposure…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
Northland residents feeling unsafe as a significant storm nears are being advised to evacuate today if they can,…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
Fish and chips as a social barometer: What Friday slowdown reveals
According to online sources, New Zealand and the UK sell 68% of fish and chip takeaways on Friday…
Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict
Others have taken to buying extra fuel supplies, filling up jerry cans. On Monday, Minister of Finance Nicola…
Teacher found guilty of serious misconduct after sexual relationship with student
He, the teacher and the school all have interim name suppression. The former student told the tribunal that…
Trump’s Iran conflict fuels backlash over ‘vibes-based’ war justification
Journalists on Wednesday bombarded White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt with questions about what motivated US military intervention,…