McDonald’s fast-food restaurant to open in Katikati in 2027
McDonald’s sought approval from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), which was granted on the condition right-turn…
Cigarette-smuggling surge: 8.3 million seized by Customs this year
Last year, a total of 19,905kg of tobacco was seized, including 14.8 million individual cigarettes. The figures meant…
Two Hawke’s Bay events postponed as first of the June rain arrives
Postponed are the planned sinking of decommissioned trawler the Twofold Bay to create an artificial reef and diving…
Lotto results: Mount Maunganui player wins share of $1 million
Six players each won $41,341 with Lotto Second Division. Those tickets were sold in Auckland, Oakura, Feilding, Marlborough,…
Football World Cup: Iran v All Whites – protest before Los Angeles game planned
The war launched against Iran by the United States and Israel in late February has made the journey…
The Supreme Court: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Part 1; The Good and Mr Tamihere
The Supreme Court explained why the original trial had been fundamentally unfair and why the Court of Appeal…
Mum who once donated blood saved by donors after near-fatal bleed
She recalls spending a painstaking 20 minutes to pull herself out of bed. “Then I fainted and all…
Married at First Sight brides say they weren’t told of partners’ criminal pasts
What are the allegations? A BBC investigation revealed that one woman from last year’s Australian series was not…
Michael Boxall on family life and focus ahead of All Whites World Cup
“When I look back, there aren’t a lot of positive moments from the first half of my career,”…
Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time
The patch of caulerpa was found on June 4 during routine surveillance. Biosecurity experts have treated the area…
Sons of Vao: Auckland Theatre Company debuts first Niuean play
“Are you really at peace? Are you ready for it?” Polata’ivao asks. In rehearsals, only a small group…
Singer Duffy seen in public for first time in years following abduction and rape ordeal
In 2020, she opened up about the terrifying time that led to her disappearing from the public eye…