Over 500 more homes in pipeline for Havelock North – prime location or ‘oversupply’ of subdivisions?
One developer says there appears to be a “gross oversupply” of subdivisions planned around and near Havelock North,…
World champion jockey James McDonald made an offer he can’t refuse for Trentham
Tomodachi is owned by Sir Peter Vela, who has been one of McDonald’s greatest supporters and mentors, so…
NZ’s top economists pick the big issues for New Zealand in 2026
That’s where the economists come in. So brace yourself, here is a compilation of the big economic issues…
$69 delivery fee for Ikea dining chair stickers
“Soon after singing the receipt for the chair stickers, I received an email from Ikea that sounds more…
Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
It took less than an hour for the first fatality of the New Year, between Te Aroha and…
Vigil for Swiss bar fire victims: Tears and stunned silence at Crans-Montana gathering
Mourners laid flowers and candles, with many knowing victims or those still missing. Photo / Maxime Schmid, AFP…
Mother of teen killed in Pongakawa crash calls for tougher drug‑driving laws
As 2025 ends, the year’s road toll for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty stands at five,…
AI overload: Why experts say a digital detox is vital for mental health
“We use AI as a personal assistant; it can create text, images and video content, and craft our…
Card-skimming crackdown: Air fryers, laptops used for smuggling devices
Chief customs officer Nigel Barnes, who deals with fraud and prohibition, says card skimming is often part of…
Media Insider: 26 predictions for New Zealand media in 2026 (and how our 2025 predictions fared)
Even publicly owned TVNZ could be lined up for a possible sale, especially if the National Party campaigns…
Local leaders share their hopes for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty in 2026
Top of the to-do list next year would be an annual plan aimed at keeping rate increases as…
Trump says he’s pulling National Guard from three US cities – for now
“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again…