TV glitch: Pixelation and audio issues continue across Freeview channels for second day
A secondary and localised transmission issue impacting customers in Canterbury caused the prolonged issues last night. The problem…
Boris the missing cat home for Christmas: Ten months on the loose after Nelson SPCA intruder freed him
“I’ve not been able to stop thinking about him since I dropped him at the SPCA.” SPCA staff…
Black Caps v India: New Zealand name near full-strength squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal
The five-match T20 series follows three one-day internationals, where the Black Caps will take the chance to blood…
Economy: Did we ‘survive 2025′ – and will there be a fix for ’26?
So why has the economy so persistently underperformed this year? Mike Jones, chief economist at BNZ, said there…
Earthquake-prone Tauranga fire station set for new six-bay rebuild in mid-2026
Career and volunteer firefighters would operate from the new facility. “Cost efficiency features have also been integrated into…
NZ Jetsprint Championship ready for round 2 action in Whanganui
The same 43 boats will be competing in Whanganui. It was a surprise that Matt Hareb and Hayden…
Christopher Luxon’s Christmas message: New Zealand PM acknowledges tough year for some Kiwis
“Can I just simply say thank you. Many of you are going to be working while the rest…
Cool, Calm & Collected: How The Return To NZ Influenced Design For Dominique Healy
How does New Zealand’s unique sense of style and location influence the way we approach design? After a…
US singer Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for past felony convictions
In 2003, the singer was convicted of felony robbery and served a year in prison and additional probation,…
Christmas Eve shopping: Transactions for midday spending peak fall again
The peak-hour total fell to 660,815 in 2021, 650,909 in 2022 and 626,692 in 2023. The peak minute…
Papakura tenant ordered to pay $73k to landlord for damage he claims was caused by meth-using ‘associates’
He then asked those people to leave, and after that, their “associates” started coming to the property and…
Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit
“We’re now seeing huge interest out of Asia for a holiday in Hawke’s Bay for high-net-worth individuals. “These…