Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
Super Rugby Pacific: Jason Holland on why he wanted Blues head coaching role
The 53-year-old was quickly snapped up by the Hurricanes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, but when…
Fish and chips as a social barometer: What Friday slowdown reveals
According to online sources, New Zealand and the UK sell 68% of fish and chip takeaways on Friday…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
Kid Rock slams Conan O’Brien Oscars joke and plugs Freedom 250 tour
Rock has now responded, writing on X: “I love a good joke, even when I am the butt…
Warriors poncho backlash: V looks at new colours after Raiders colour controversy
The issue wouldn’t have occurred with any other side, as the Raiders are the only team that wears…
Forkin’ Good podcast: How health scares brought Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick together
It’s been just over a decade since the former MasterChef NZ judge transformed his own life after his…
Research spotlights microbiota modulation by protein source
Whey protein isolate was associated with an increase in Bacteroidetes, while pea protein and mixed plant protein correlated…
Best and worst muesli bars: How to spot a healthy lunchbox snack
If you’re scanning the shelf in a hurry, it’s tempting to rely on claims such as “natural”, “oven…
Napier’s overnight urgent health service has shut 13 times this year: ‘Not good enough’, Labour candidate says
That includes a walk-in service, known as Napier Urgent Care, from 8am to 8pm daily with doctors on…
Rattling our dags: The enduring appeal of Country Calendar
Good old Country Calendar. If it were a joker or a sheila, you wouldn’t hesitate to buy it…
Cop-turned-novelist writes handbook on police procedures out of frustration over common crime-writer mistakes
The last straw for Angus McLean came while sitting at home in Pukekohe, reading an Auckland-set police procedural…