Alan Dobbie of Wiroa Horticulture wins Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
Judges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture. “The team at Wiroa exemplify outstanding horticultural…
Woman in Jevon McSkimming case allegedly sent 87 emails to detective’s wife, some ‘threatening’
Police say that, after being charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, Ms Z was given bail but…
Blackpink Releases Highly Anticipated Mini Album ‘Deadline’
Blackpink has officially launched their highly anticipated mini-album, Deadline, marking their first major release in over three years.…
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026: Police to help with security, fine weather set to attract crowds
Crowds gather to celebrate Auckland’s Rainbow Parade last year. Photo / Sylvie Whinray “It’s a public expression of…
Public Service Commission report into Teaching Council finds ‘highly concerning failures’; firm run by CEO’s husband gets $1.7m in contracts
“The council is responsible for upholding high professional standards for teachers,” Roche said. “It must also meet the…
‘Nostalgia isn’t a strategy’: Napier wool auctions to end as PGG Wrightson, Wools of NZ move to Christchurch
The two major players have cited declining sheep numbers and less wool being available to justify having two…
‘Nostalgia isn’t a strategy’: Napier wool auctions to end as PGG Wrightson, Wools of NZ move to Christchurch
The two major players have cited declining sheep numbers and less wool being available to justify having two…
With Love, Meghan not renewed for season three at Netflix: report
Meghan Markle cooking. Photo / Netflix, With Love, Meghan Reviews for the series were underwhelming, with Variety’s take…
David Seymour says Auckland housing debate become ‘highly politicised’, says Epsom residents not ‘anti-intensification’
He believed planning should be left alone while focus is put on speeding up consenting and addressing other…
Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…
Cambridge Stud stallion continues stunning start across Tasman
“I’m absolutely thrilled and it’s another great purchase by Jim Clarke. He is just making my job and…
From farm scraps to art: Te Aroha sculptor Adrian Worsley’s latest giant metal cow
Labour of love Like all of Worsley’s unique creations, the cow has been a labour of love. Eighteen…