Tauranga disability advocate buys first accessible home, calls for enforceable standards
A portable shower, for which she received Government funding, was installed at the house, where she lived until…
Hotel shortage sees Whangārei miss out on $5m hockey tournament
But the Vantage Black Sticks Tri-Series was now being split between the North and South Islands, with the…
Letters: Auckland crime, lack of police and mental health support slammed
Honours and community service It is very hard to decide if those who are awarded 2026 honours are…
Horse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor
The annual gathering, one of New Zealand’s largest sporting celebrations, draws thousands of riders, supporters, spectators and tradespeople…
Online shopping and quiet CBD force Whangārei pharmacy to close after 80 years
Customers favouring online shopping was the main reason for the pharmacy’s decline, he said. “Prescriptions and medicines –…
Vin Diesel lawsuit dismissed after judge rules lack of jurisdiction
“The ruling was based on a legal technicality, with which we respectfully disagree. Ms Jonasson intends to appeal.”…
Gisborne landowners call for regular upkeep of ‘rundown’ Cyclone Gabrielle bypass
The group says maintenance is infrequent – often only occurring after a weather event or service requests –…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Kerikeri Street Party cancelled as Brynderwyns closures, funding hit
“We just had to make a call.” Held every November on the evening after the Kerikeri Half Marathon,…
‘Twitter changed everything’: Ben Stiller blames social media for lack of comedy films
He said: “We had issues on Tropic Thunder with Simple Jack. “It wasn’t a Twitter storm. Everything didn’t…
Northland fire chiefs warn volunteer shortage putting response times at risk
The station averages 350 calls a year, making it one of the busiest in Northland, and Hutchinson said…
Job Search Can Be Harder If You Haven’t Changed Jobs in Years
When Michael Ferry last looked for a job, the iPhone had yet to be released, and “uber” was…