Pet costs surge: People going without luxuries to cover higher costs for animals
Only 26.4% have made similar cutbacks to luxuries for their pets. The survey of more than 1100 New…
Flaxmere resident calls for action after car crashes through three properties: ‘Somebody is going to get killed’
Wainohu, who has lived on Dundee Drive since she was a teenager, estimated the damage to her property…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of August 17-23
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Courtney Love reveals she ‘nearly died’ during scary health battle
She detailed her 2019 health struggles in a video updating fans on her upcoming album. “A lot of…
Te Puke orchardist Simon Cook reflects on Psa and future biosecurity risks
Cook, who was based near the Te Puke farm where Psa was first detected, was contracted by the…
Waikaremoana power station gets 38-tonne stator in $95m upgrade
Its arrival signals the next phase of work at what is the final power station to be refurbished…
Tauranga woman Jess Payne diagnosed with cancer during IVF journey
The doctor referred Payne for further testing. Payne said a biopsy found she had pre-cancerous cells. She had…
New owners to relaunch century-old retail icon Smiths City after going into liquidation in 2025
Companies Office records show Smiths City 2026 Limited was incorporated in February, with Sheehan and Bell serving as…
Office bans, fish stigma exposed in Sealord Workplace Fish Discrimination Report
While Aotearoa is a marine-loving nation surrounded by sea, the report revealed nearly half of respondents chose not…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of July 20-26
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
I’m in a live-apartnership, are my assets going to be safe? – Mary Holm
In my case, we own and live in separate homes, occasionally sleep over, go on holiday together. Mostly…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson overlooked for Racing Bulls upgrade, teammate Arvid Lindblad favoured
After nine races, the Kiwi sits 10th in the championship with 39 points – more than he scored…