Graham Norton reveals Taylor Swift’s last-minute demand for talk show spot
“The show was fully booked. So we thought, ‘We’re going to have to bump somebody.’” “Word came back…
Hawke’s Bay passenger hits out at Air NZ’s excuse for axing Regional Gotta Go tickets
Flights directly between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown were excluded from the deal, but the scheme included…
Air New Zealand dumps Regional Gotta Go fares
“We know affordable air connectivity is important for regional communities, and we will continue to offer a range…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
First XV rugby: St Kentigern crush King’s to power into Auckland 1A lead
Perhaps as beaten finalists for the past three years, St Kentigern still have to shake off a reputation…
Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%
“This year isn’t business-as-usual; we are funding the country’s biggest transport infrastructure project ever in the City Rail…
Did Tom Phillips case spark Government’s last-minute homeschool law change?
In New Zealand, “certificates of exemption” from school are available through an online application on the ministry website,…
Originair keeps Westport to Wellington flights going with new temporary funding
This enables services to resume on May 18 while discussions continue with central government over further longer-term funding.…
Hospitality leaders welcome last-minute lifting of Easter liquor sale restrictions
Steve Taylor, who opened Takapuna wine bar Taylors on Hurstmere in June 2017, said he was “stoked” the…
Six Nations: France clinch rugby title with last-minute penalty in thriller with England
A week on from succumbing to a chaotic 50-40 defeat by Scotland, France were back, but so too…
Metallica at Eden Park drives Auckland hotel prices above $1000 a night
The cheapest rate was $1399 at Proximity Apartments close to Auckland Airport. The most expensive hotel available was…
Tiny NZ tern puts Contact Energy’s $300m Glorit solar farm in doubt
The Department of Conservation had raised concerns about tara iti and other birds colliding with solar panels. The…