Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – but Piera Hudson is representing another country
She even had the honour of being a flag bearer for the nation at the opening ceremony, and…
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“If she’s a woke person, I don’t really stand for any of that s**t.” “ … Does that…
National Lamb Day: How the Dunedin’s 1882 voyage changed meat exports
The voyage was organised by William Soltau Davidson, the British-based general manager of the New Zealand and Australian…
Small Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s Yomi
We grew up here and are proud to be locals who love the Mount’s energy – the sun,…
First Five too fast for Aussies in BCD Sprint at Te Rapa home track
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Heart attack warning for women as Northland midwife tells survival story
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New All Blacks coach faces brutal gauntlet in first season – Phil Gifford
The first time the All Blacks won a test series in South Africa, in 1996, there was a…
Some 16 years after his death, NZ artist’s acclaimed exhibition rides again
Twenty years ago, a touring exhibition carved a path through the American Midwest, from Sioux City, Iowa to…
Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojo
US stocks had been under pressure this week, with the Nasdaq falling the last three sessions following big…
Davis Cup Whangārei: Bosnia and Herzegovina face New Zealand in first Northland tie
New Zealand named a five-strong team for their Davis Cup World Group I Play-Off tie. The players are:…
Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to where we are. We come from a strong history of…
Centenarian Betty Gilgen celebrates 100th birthday with vintage car drive
“He could build anything,” Betty said. Betty Gilgen and her father, Harry Pennell. Photo / Supplied Her nomadic…