Labour leader Chris Hipkins reveals engagement to partner Toni Grace
The relationship went public on election night in 2023, when Hipkins was thanking his parents and children for…
Kaitāia homicide: Community in shock after death of Far North business leader Monty Knight
Despite the best efforts from emergency services, he died at the scene. Acting Detective Inspector Tania Jellyman, from…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…
Christopher Luxon calls for ‘mature’ conversation on asset recycling, as Chris Hipkins pledges to hold onto all state assets
Luxon said National was yet to decide on the policy it would take to the election. However, he…
Meridian solar farm at Ruakākā faces challenge over ancestral land
Kepa argued that while Meridian’s environmental initiatives may appear restorative, they do not address the deeper issue: the…
Rotorua Police make arrests after tangi for ex-gang leader Jeffrey Gear
Ngawhika said in a media release this evening that police were “disappointed that a small number of people…
Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
Tipene is one of two chairmen among New Zealand’s 11 regional councils from a Māori constituency. Tipene said…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Spain flood region leader faces ‘murderer’ jibes at state memorial
As the event ended, they again hurled insults at him, with the cries including “resign”, “son of a…
On The Up: Long‑serving Whangārei hockey mentor Warren Litchfield wins School Sport NZ award
“He’s been the foundation on which so many teams and players have been built.” “What makes this nomination…
Many Hawke’s Bay business owners under ‘severe stress’: Business leader
Bayliss was this month recognised for her contribution to helping New Zealand businesses, receiving an award from Business…