News in 90 Seconds July 6
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds include severe flooding in Otago, searing wildfires in Europe and a rude…
Whangārei driver filmed reversing on SH1 through intersections goes viral on TikTok
The video has 254,000 views, 23,000 likes and hundreds of comedic comments praising the driver’s “mad” skills. “That’s…
Mum ditches daughter who forgot her passport, goes on holiday anyway
The mother said she “felt bad about going without her, especially since she was so excited to see…
Port of Tauranga expansion: Hapū and marae seek millions in compensation if project goes ahead
The submission made by Ngāti Kuku hapū and Whareroa Marae trustees said the expansion proposal “cannot be granted”…
Winter getaway to Melbourne: What’s new, what’s good and what’s on
Over a long weekend, I walked the equivalent of a marathon, rarely straying beyond a 2km radius of…
Viva Beauty Awards 2026: Breakthrough Of The Year Goes To The Whitening Co. What’s Behind Its Rise To Success?
The Whitening Co. won this year’s Breakthrough Of The Year Award, presented by Pure Mama. Who they are:…
Downlow Burgers Kelston goes into liquidation three months after opening, third store in chain to go under in nine months
Pritesh Patel of Patel and Co was appointed liquidator. According to the first liquidator’s report, Wang advised the…
Rotorua family left with estimated $401k of unfinished home renovations, builder goes into liquidation
Michael Naera, 54, said they had lodged an unsecured creditor’s claim with the liquidators but believed it was…
Gut Foundation billboard ’100% Anus Beef’ goes viral in Whangārei
“I thought ‘that’ll get people talking’, it was hilarious. “When I saw the Gut Foundation, I thought what…
India faces LPG gap of 400,000 barrels a day as energy crisis goes on
Energy Domestic production of gas used for cooking has increased only slightly Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders inside a…
Far North leader Dover Samuels calls for rates freeze
Samuels said Olliver’s situation reflected what many were facing in the Far North. He believed councillors should freeze…
Flaxmere supermarket alcohol licence fight goes to Hastings hearing
It was opposed by the council’s licensing inspector and one member of the public, along with police and…