Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
Young boy fighting for life after shark attack at Sydney’s Nielsen Park in Australia
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Kiwis arriving in record numbers but many caught unprepared for Aussie life
“So, on top of the state holidays, if you are a casual outside worker and it rains, you…
Israel objects to line-up of Trump panel for post-war Gaza
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: A trug is essential for January’s harvest
I love feta and courgette fritters served with a salad, just delicious! Chillis, sweet peppers, beans and watermelon…
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…
Doctor Askar delivers $500k win for Joe Doyle as parents watch at Trentham
“What a super horse,” he said. “My mum and dad are here today, so it was nice to…
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki continues plans for major protest in downtown Auckland
“It’s obvious [the] Government and Police are panicking that big numbers of Kiwis will be turning out to…
Motorsport: Hayden Paddon on tricky preparation for WRC’s Rallye Monte Carlo
“We’re over here for three weeks basically for one rally with all the testing and the tyre preparation,…
Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses to get home
One woman said she and her family decided to take advantage of the free services and caught the…
Steam AI Disclosure Gets Clarification for AI in Dev Tools
Valve previously implemented a rule that forced developers to disclose their use of generative AI in any games…
Homelessness in Tauranga CBD: Rising complaints, safety fears for shops
‘They have taken over’ The Bay of Plenty Times spoke with numerous CBD businesses, and many reported experiencing…