Project Phoenix: South Waikato positive about future after tough months
In response to the closure and to combat that uncertainty, the South Waikato District Council, together with local…
‘Grave concerns’ for missing woman Rowena Walker not seen for six months
“It appears that her last digital footprint, social media, phones, etc, was on the 15th of August 2025,…
KiwiSaver fees to top $1.1b as funds hit $145b – Morningstar report
Morningstar said global equities outperformed local markets. New Zealand equities posted modest gains, while Australian equities were broadly…
The Warehouse pauses advertising spend as new marketing boss plans reset
“The Warehouse needs a big revival and to do that we’ll need to make some big calls,” Coulter…
The Good Life: Close encounters with rare native wildlife
The lovely young woman at the front desk of the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre gave us the breaking…
Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to where we are. We come from a strong history of…
Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
The company expects capital expenditures between US$175b and US$185b in 2026, double its 2025 spending, to meet customer…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale recounts confronting scenes
The worst of the storm swept through overnight, causing damage around Tauranga and the neighbouring Western Bay of…
Christmas debt spiral: 12,000 more Kiwis in debt in final two months of 2025
“While some seasonal deterioration is expected, it is important to reinforce the need for vigilance to stay alert…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Kiwi rugby player Joseph ‘Peanut’ Ritchie walks out of hospital after serious spinal injury
“I’m looking forward to being at home, being with my 4 and 5-year-old sons, and then spending time…
Hawke’s Bay family’s grief one year after 11yo daughter Emma-Jane Kupa killed
Pineaha had been intoxicated, high on methamphetamine, and before hitting Emma-Jane was travelling at a speed between 88km/h…