Hundreds of regional patients travel to Whanganui for quicker MRI appointments
As of March 11, 294 patients have travelled from Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Hutt Valley, Taranaki and Wairarapa for…
Hastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate rises
One is a 5.9% rate increase that the council said would keep costs more affordable now but would…
Police target Comancheros in Tokoroa sting as firearms and meth seized
The National Organised Crime Group, the National Gang Unit, and nine police districts were involved in the raid,…
Heavy end to week as big stocks drag sharemarket 1% lower – Market close
Salt Funds Management managing director Matt Goodson said the market felt heavy to end the week. “There were…
Northland ‘nang’ use concerns grow as bigger nitrous oxide canisters found
Whangārei District councillor Nicholas Connop, who runs the Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up, said dumped nang canisters had…
Christchurch supermarket Kai Co launched by father and son, promising cheaper food and ‘fairness’
“Food is expensive in New Zealand for numerous reasons, but there is quite a bit of value that’s…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
Ryman and Tower lift but gentailers pull NZ sharemarket lower – Market close
“The flurry of investor days has probably left the question with investors: ‘It’s great you’ve got all of…
NZ’s principals fear burnout as student needs and education politics shake schools
“Most people, myself included, even given the stuff we’re currently dealing with, will tell you we absolutely adore…
NZ sharemarket dips as big stocks weigh despite KMD Brands gain – Market close
“There’s been some positive releases today in New Zealand and the general flavour is glimpses or even maybe…
Air New Zealand tightens pet policy, restricting large dog travel on regional routes
From November 11, new crate size and weight limits will apply to pets travelling on the smaller ATRs…
Matamata fatal crash victim Martje ‘Marcia’ Eastment remembered as ‘big character’
Jonk described Eastment as an avid traveller and said she had different jobs all around the world. “She…