Hastings’ Frimley Pools closing, to be replaced by grass
“[With] other aquatic facilities across the district still operating at around 50% capacity even on peak days, it…
Second-Hand Sunday turns Central Hawke’s Bay streets into treasure hunt
Cars and trailers lined the streets as people explored the offerings, from books and toys to furniture and…
Man found living in Sydney housing unit filled with mountains of rubbish
News.com.au reported that Homes NSW was aware of the situation but had not yet acted. The resident has…
Gisborne cycleway rail track gap to be filled after cyclist breaks shoulder, pelvis
“If I’d been concentrating a bit better, I wouldn’t have strayed near the railway track, but it is…
Why I’m aiming for ‘less’, rather than ‘more’ or ‘growth’, in 2026 – Nadine Higgins
The word I’ve chosen is ‘less’ (or, in some contexts, ‘fewer’ because grammatical correctness matters to me!) Given…
Air New Zealand reveals top movies, TV shows and music on flights in 2025
Taylor Swift has quickly climbed to the top of the charts, and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and The Tortured…
National MP, Free Speech Union criticise Brian Tamaki-linked protest at Sikh parade
A group linked to Brian Tamaki disrupted a march by Sikhs in South Auckland. Photo / Facebook MP…
15 Of The Best Beauty Christmas Crackers & Bauble Gifts
Whether dangling from the tree or dressing up the Christmas table, these festive delights promise a prettier alternative…
Mynd develops first New Zealand lion’s mane mushroom extract with proven bioactives
Food for thought Seasoned mushroom grower Sean Mills already has an established mushroom business with his wife, Emily…
What I learnt at a sexologist’s conference – and is NZ in a sexual recession?
1. Women are hitting pause on relationships and sex New research presented at the conference by Dr Justin…
The reason ice cream is so expensive now
The economics of indulgence The why starts with cost. According to Stats NZ’s food price index, dairy prices…
Fonterra: Earnings gap left by Mainland sale to be filled within three years
Fonterra announced a full-year fully imputed dividend of 57c per share – a record – up from 55c…