Avatar: Fire and Ash: Third film in James Cameron’s series passes US$1 billion mark worldwide
Coming in third at US$14.9m was Lionsgate’s The Housemaid, a film version of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel about…
Year in Review: Pāmu chief executive Mark Leslie on sustainable farming and the future of agriculture
This week it’s the turn of Mark Leslie, chief executive of Pāmu. Having grown up on a family…
Man dies at Disney World Orlando, sixth Disney park death in recent months
On October 8, a visitor in her 60s died after suffering a medical episode in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
Police Search and Rescue continue search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park
“We will be using a radar tomorrow so ask members of the public to steer clear of our…
Tauranga crash: Two people injured in two-car collision
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Finley Melville Ives continues Winter Olympics preparation with halfpipe World Cup podium in Canada
The reigning World Champion topped qualification from his heat and wasted no time making his mark in run…
One person in serious condition after truck hits wall in Stillwater, Auckland
“Four trucks are currently on scene assisting police with extraction.” A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one…
Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
On The Up: A bourbon with a Hawke’s Bay twist – the US-made spirit finished in local pinot barrels
Gustafson partnered with Decibel Wines owner Daniel Brennan to produce what he claims to be the only whiskey…
Year in Review: NZ company Woolchemy wins global award for eco-friendly hygiene breakthrough
The award recognises the company’s development of neweFibre, the world‘s first hygiene-grade wool. Founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith and…
Man stabbed with eel spear in Hastings street attack
The injured man was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital. A man has moderate injuries after being stabbed with…