Hastings councillor Steve Gibson skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns
“Secondly, the spiritual aspects associated with marae proceedings, including references to beliefs that are not consistent with my…
Canterbury dog rescue: Coastguard saves pet swept into Waimakariri River
Her owner attempted a rescue but was forced to retreat when the strength of the current made it…
Karaka sales topper heading to champion trainer Chris Waller
She was later purchased by Cambridge Stud for $1.1 million on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding on the Snitzel colt…
Hawke’s Bay parents frustrated at new goBay routes as students face longer walks and late arrivals
The change has frustrated Napier mother Leanne Duncan just days before her 13-year-old son starts the school year…
NZ sharemarket ends flat despite Fletcher sale – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, said there was uncertainty in the markets regarding the latest geopolitical developments,…
Lake weed: Minister reviews funding after Rotorua clean-up costs over $133,000
Bay of Plenty Regional Council began skimming the weed on November 14, with Rotorua Lakes Council managing disposal.…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
US President Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
A week ago, Trump stated that “Cuba is ready to fall”, noting that the island’s economic crisis was…
‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfires
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.” People south and…
Chappell Roan backtracks on Brigitte Bardot tribute
She wrote: “Holy s*** I did not know all that insane s*** Ms. Bardot stood for. Obvs I…
Corrupt ex-council manager filed late appeal to protect parole chances
Goel’s offending included awarding a contract to build a $7 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef to…
Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film
It’s a few weeks before Christmas and at a Melbourne primary school, 5-year-old Claudia gets up to sing…