Whale euthanised after stranding at Mount Maunganui
A four-metre long Gray’s beaked whale on the beach at the base of Mauao has been euthanised. A…
From the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s iconic pubs now gone
“I had previously been a student there from 71 to 73. So, I knew the building very well.”…
Eleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding
The last stages are due to be completed by the end of May, to the relief of owners…
From petrol prices to EVs: Why wars are speeding up energy change – Opinion
The war in Ukraine had begun only a few months earlier, and much of the world was still…
Family Court awards son cut from mother’s will 65% of estate originally given to uncle
His uncle defended the claim, asserting “disentitling conduct” by his nephew. Lawyer Glenn Mason, acting for the uncle,…
Māoriland Film Festival: South Auckland caregiver turns trauma into short film, Dawn
“I woke up to that police knock, which everybody knows. It’s that very specific police knock,” she tells…
Auckland 501 Dwayne Lord jailed for guns, drugs and WoF fraud after Australia deportation
He did not ask to address Judge Nevin Dawson on March 13 as he was sentenced for dealing…
Tenancy Tribunal hears ongoing leak in Auckland rental caused mushrooms to sprout from bedroom carpet
She got a reply from the woman, who said there had been an issue in the main bedroom.…
Dame Lydia Ko signals likely retirement from LPGA Tour after 2027 season
“I’ve been able to excel at the highest level in my industry, which not everybody gets to do,…
Fitch puts New Zealand AA+ rating on negative outlook over rising debt
But the AA+ rating reflected New Zealand’s “advanced and wealthy economy, high governance standards, and robust policy framework”.…
Hawke’s Bay’s cheapest and most expensive house sales for 2025: From a $5.15m apartment to $57k cottage
“Prices at this level are also more common in smaller centres,” she said. “Wairoa’s average house price is…
Tuia rangatahi leadership: Coromandel student to champion iwi voice
“Educating rangatahi Māori in their own mātauranga means providing a base for youth to thrive in the āhuru…