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…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years
Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost…
Air New Zealand passenger stranded for 15 hours at Auckland Airport after diversion
“But after clearing customs and immigration, there was no one there.” The only staff member visible was at…
NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year – Market close
Manufacturing activity in New Zealand is now the highest in four years, according to the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of…
Tauranga man Michael Paul Graham sentenced for possession of child exploitation material
Graham was found to have been accessing child exploitation material for six years. In April 2025, on a…
IT worker Richard Escutin used company credit card to pay for ‘escorts and dating services’
He added that Escutin would be unlikely to appear in court again. Judge Kim Saunders disagreed about the…
Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch sentenced for causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas in Canterbury
“I acknowledge the deep grief the family have and understand the grace they have shown to you,” he…
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
American Horror Story: Jessica Lange returns for season 13 with Evan Peters
And he couldn’t resist the chance to reunite with the likes of Jessica, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Kathy…
Ray White agent, builder discharged without conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings
The council opposed the discharge application. Its lawyer John Kang said the defendants were both experienced professionals who…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…