Black Barn Bistro appoints award-winning chef Conor Mertens after Elephant Hill exit
The renowned Craggy Range Restaurant was given the highest possible rating, winning three hats. Mertens started cheffing 20…
Firefighters use specialist gear to rescue Napier man who fell 25m while gardening
“He had probably fallen maybe 25m, and then he managed to climb back up about 10m – so…
Wild goats chilling on suburban Napier cliff-face are enjoying nearby residents’ fruit trees
“We do get calls about them. We are exploring potential solutions,” a Napier City Council spokeswoman said. Wild…
Hawke’s Bay farm Tarawera Station expands erosion-control planting
“The main reason is to protect the land from slipping,” he said. “After seeing Cyclone Gabrielle, it definitely…
Report on Spring Hill prison finds ‘filthy’ conditions, health concerns and low staff morale
The report said staff and prisoners were “very concerned” about the health risks. Despite efforts by the prison’s…
Merger plans: Waimakariri District Council keen to avoid Christchurch City Council debt
But a Greater Christchurch council between Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri has also had some publicity. A survey of…
Former seismologist questions vibration testing at Fletcher development
“The walls were just running with water.” And when the 81-year-old climbs the scaffolding, put there to examine…
Michael Hill jewellery customer denied free diamond replacement on $12k ring after stone drops out
“These things should last a lifetime; they are meant to be precious, an investment that will stand the…
Media Insider: RNZ Saturday Morning show faces format, presenter changes under new proposal
It is understood the current 8am-12pm show has about six staff, a mix of full and part-timers, split…
Revealed: The US satellite broadband provider behind the ‘mystery’ Auckland domes
An antenna at the Starlink ground station at Puwera. Photo / Northern Advocate The dishes going up in…
Napier: Century-old newspaper imprint found at work site
The imprint shows advertisements for a tonic and furniture. In the early 20th century, most newspaper front pages…
Canterbury’s Bell Hill Named NZ’s Winery Of The Year, Full Top 50 Revealed
The top 50 New Zealand wineries for 2026 have been named, with a Canterbury winery taking the top…