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…
Real New Zealand house values down 31.3% since 2021 peak, economists cite ‘renewed weakness’
ANZ economists said: “Sales volumes are back below their long-run historic[al] average for this time of year”, referring…
Uber rival aRide to launch with 1500 drivers and no surge pricing, says founder Daniel Lowe
The second stage of his self-funded effort involved recruiting drivers through Facebook groups like the 10,000-member “Aride, Bolt,…
Doug Tate named new Whanganui District Council chief executive
Tate became Central Hawke’s Bay council chief executive in 2022, leading the organisation through Cyclone Gabrielle the following…
Australian Open: Ryan Fox shares lead after opening round at Royal Melbourne
However, the world No 41 bounced straight back with another birdie at the only other par five to…
Karaka Millions looms for stunning Ellerslie debut winner Incandescent
“It was a good effort as through the middle stages he was a good way off them and…