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…
Year in Review: AI-driven chainsaw drone offers safer tree trimming near powerlines
“Over the last eight years, we’ve been developing unmanned aerial vehicles [UAV] like drones,” he said. “Before submitting…
State Highway repairs planned near Taihape and Raetihi in January
Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected. NZTA media spokesperson Blair Cunningham said the maintenance and renewal…
Joe Root, Harry Brook hit half centuries as rain ends day one early in fifth Ashes test
Both brought up hard-fought half-centuries and, with dark storm clouds looming, kept the scoreboard ticking over at a…
Kiwi Ferns trailblazer Kathleen Wharton’s legacy lives on in Far North
Their sons, Brooklyn, 20, and Quintin, 14, along with daughters, Manea-Jade, 7, and Niwa, 4, all live with…
Venezuelan in New Zealand hopes Maduro capture will help free missing cousin
In a prewritten message released after his arrest, Guanipa denounced Maduro and said he was kidnapped by the…
New videos released in Gypsy Rose Blanchard murder case
Gypsy Blanchard’s motive for convincing Godejohn – who she met online three years before the murder – to…
What it’s like at Lakestone Lodge in Twizel, New Zealand
Anna and Mike Bacchus, who are keen cyclists, took 15 months to build their dream lodge near Twizel.…
My Secret Auckland: ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin shares his favourite spots in the city
Bistro in St Heliers is my go-to for brunch. It has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel but with consistently…