Rotorua mourners raise concerns over cemetery maintenance standards
Karen Gardiner is a regular at Kauae Cemetery, making weekly visits to the grave of her daughter Kristi-Rae…
Chris Hipkins arrives back in New Zealand amid questions over ex-wife’s allegations
That changed on Tuesday when Hipkins returned to New Zealand from Australia, where he was on holiday when…
Kawerau District Council tackles geothermal bore issues, calls for community input
“If people have specific details or further technical suggestions, please provide them, and we will review them promptly.”…
Warning signs for both National, Labour in latest Ipsos issues monitor as election year heats up – Jamie Ensor
Unfortunately for Willis, it seems New Zealanders prefer a “lump of jelly” from “Chris – No Idea –…
Napier’s overnight urgent health service has shut 13 times this year: ‘Not good enough’, Labour candidate says
That includes a walk-in service, known as Napier Urgent Care, from 8am to 8pm daily with doctors on…
Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
Hawke’s Bay man Ronndog Keefe named as planner of mass killing and distributor of child sexual exploitation material
The self-declared “soldier of Christ” was also planning to attack either a mall or a mosque and kill…
Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…
Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watch
“Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
Another Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolved
Hipkins has repeatedly deflected questions about Te Pāti Māori, saying he would establish closer to the election which…
Synlait Milk warns of $77m to $82m half-year loss after Dunsandel issues
In addition, Synlait had taken a conservative approach and not recognised further deferred tax assets arising from unused…
Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling scheme
The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…