French chateau for sale as Christchurch couple farewell dream home
Reluctantly, the couple realise their beloved chateau in the Midi-Pyrenees has to be sold. “If my illness goes…
60‑year‑old Massey Ferguson 10 baler still making hay for Howarth family
The baler is not self-propelled and gets its power takeoff (PTO) from the tractor pulling it. The operator…
Real Housewives star Anne Batley-Burton trades TV spotlight for local politics bid
After decades in business, Anne is confident that her people skills will be one of her greatest assets…
All Blacks player ratings: New names shine under pressure for Scott Robertson’s men against Springboks
13. Billy Proctor – 5 Threw the pass for Kolbe’s intercept try — bad look for an All…
Whakatāne properties, including Harbourmaster’s cottage, up for possible sale
For a short time, the house was used as lodgings for a month-long Artist in Residence, but from…
Fugitive Ayom Wek on run for 12 months in connection with $1.8m scam surrenders to Auckland police
The then 31-year-old was charged with 33 counts of money laundering and one of receiving stolen funds linked…
Kiwi racer Scott McLaughlin joins Corvette lineup for Suzuka 1000 return in Japan this weekend
“It’s on my bucket list to drive at this track. I’ve always wanted to race at Suzuka, it’s…
World Cup Tui return in time for do-or-die Battle of the Bays
But Raedeen Blake, injured playing first five-eighths in the opening match against Canterbury, returns at halfback, with Hales…
Company director who drove into two Auckland women walking their dogs sentenced for hit and run
A judge said the man’s explanations simply weren’t credible. “It would have been clear to him that he’d…
Uber drivers to strike for 24 hours on September 13 over pay and conditions
The drivers say they are protesting “against unfair pay rates, unsafe long working hours, unjust cleaning fee policies,…
Fisherman fined $15,000 for illegal trawl in Kahurangi Marine Reserve
Scoles brought about 700kg of finfish on to his vessel, Winbill, from the trawl. Snapper, gurnard, rig and…
Kaitāia Warehouse site to be demolished for new town centre development
The decision was made during public exclusion at the council’s August 28 meeting. Council bought the property in…