Shipwrecked Festival traffic chaos: Te Arai locals slam rural road safety
“This is the first time we’ve opened on a public holiday,” they said. “Many people arrived early and…
From Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant Batty
And that will no doubt include reminiscences about the All Blacks 1976 test against the Springboks at Ellis…
Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojo
US stocks had been under pressure this week, with the Nasdaq falling the last three sessions following big…
People living at troubled Gore campground have until Friday to leave
Four Trades Direct owner and lessee Nicholas Irons has previously said that he would not turn anyone away…
Goldsmith slip clearing: SH2 Waioeka Gorge crews eye Friday restart
“Getting an additional digger on site is a big step in helping us tackle the major blockages. “Conditions…
CPI preview: Stubborn inflation could mean interest rates rise sooner than forecast
The main drivers of the increase would be higher prices for fuel, airfares, household energy and accommodation, and…
Six shearing and woolhandling events headline big competition weekend
The next six competitors will meet in a February 7 final at the Rangitīkei Shearing Sports in Marton…
Matinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltz
For many, Matinee Idle was the esoteric sound of summer holiday afternoons for more than 20 years. Then…
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
Iglesias subjected them to “sexual harassment, regularly checked their mobile phones, restricted their ability to leave the home…
US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
“These results underscore that the progress achieved so far has been hard-won,” Cho said. Taiwan’s dominance of the…
MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua into Friday
MetService warns heavy rain and downpours were still on the cards for the area as an active low…
Boxing Day shopping falls 12.4% in 2025, loses title of most popular shopping day
“But for most other non-food stores in our network, their busiest days were still in the two days…