Gypsy Tea Room co-owner ‘humbled’ as support, new location offers, roll in after closure news
Barfoot & Thompson director Stephen Barfoot acknowledged the bar’s iconic status and said the decision was not made…
Waimamaku unexplained death: Police probe Far North rural property
Wekaweka Rd is off State Highway 12, near Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest. The Northern Advocate understands…
Amazon’s Culture: 12 Employees on Layoffs, 5-Day RTO, and AI Push
Amazon’s “Day 1” culture primes employees for constant change. And there’s been plenty of it lately: a five-day…
Evans chases Formula E title as Monaco ‘home race’ looms amid Jaguar exit
The two races this weekend mark the halfway point of the 2025/2026 season, and Evans’ Jaguar TCS Racing…
The Warehouse Group sales dip as freight costs rise and shoppers stay home
“Cost discipline and working capital management remains our immediate priority while we continue the work to lift margin…
Manawatū tap water crowned NZ champion but loses to Australia
In a closely fought competition, Manawatū lost to the Northern Territory’s Katherine water treatment plant. This year’s four…
Rotorua barber who was fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business to his home
He admitted his stance cost him some customers, but he was holding firm. He said that, during the…
Leaky home verdict: Auckland QSM holder Davinder Rahal ordered to pay couple $825k over deceptive sale
But a just-released Court of Appeal decision found Rahal was liable to pay significant damages under the Fair…
America’s Productivity Boom May Have an Unlikely Hero: WFH
America has been experiencing a productivity boom for the past five years, and economists are debating what’s driving…
Why Prefab Homes Are Becoming A High-End Alternative To Traditional Home Building
Designer prefab homes have hit the sweet spot for those wanting a beautiful home that’s quick and efficient…
Sam Kawe sentenced after attempted arson of Nelson home with diesel Molotov cocktails
“l know where you live. I will burn down your house,” he said. It led to charges of…
Christchurch man took 486 pāua from Hikurangi Marine Reserve to sell
“He intended to sell the pāua, which is illegal,” Jay said. “Fishery Officers have zero tolerance for this…