Medicinal cannabis cooking class comes to Hastings at Fringe in the ‘Stings festival
Organisers of the Fringe in the ‘Stings festival decided to hold it as a follow-up to last year’s…
Children’s book author Helme Heine dies in Russell aged 84
He is best known for the characters Franz von Hahn, Johnny Mauser and the plump Waldemar, the trio…
Black Power member Joshua Strickland jailed for Christchurch home attack
At Strickland’s sentencing in the Christchurch District Court today, Judge Gerard Lynch said the mother, an early childhood…
New Zealand Architecture Awards 2025: Hamilton bridge and Coromandel home recognised
“This house is a sensitive and understated insertion into its rural setting. “An L-shaped plan enables the house…
‘There’s just no way around that’
Although the melting of glaciers in Greenland may seem like a regional issue, coastal communities as far away…
Is it sadness or SAD that you’re experiencing during the dark winter months?
We are midway through the month of November, and the annual fall and winter reality of living in…
Natural Hazards Commission to remain underfunded, as Government delays levy hike until after the election
However, Treasury last month wrote to insurers to say ministers were still considering what to do and no…
Keanu Reeves thanks FBI after stolen Rolex and valuables returned
“While burglary is a local crime in the United States, the FBI works collaboratively with the Los Angeles…
$1.4m tax cheat Matthew Sanders gets home detention after ‘mindless arrogance’ wrecked business
Sanders in 2020 agreed to the Kaizon group buying The Fire Guys. “Before the acquisition, The Fire Guys…
‘We are facing the same storm but we are in different boats’
Photo Credit: The Winsor School Climate activist Vanessa Nakate is a “megaphone” for the passionate people working to…
Professor debunks major misconception about wind turbines: ‘Will use much less’
Using more renewable power sources is essential for our planet’s future. But a common anti-clean energy talking point…
How much does it cost to retire in Washington?
Looking to retire in Washington? It won’t come cheap. A study by NetCredit revealed Washington is the fifth…