Motu Rd slip: Road to stay closed for months as major fix planned
“Because the road bench appears to be gone, any repairs will likely be large-scale and require careful planning…
Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
Netflix cancels hit series Boots after one season despite strong reviews
“One of the biggest reasons why Netflix is in the gutter is because they never let shows find…
Food prices fall for third month, but groceries and power still climbing
Stats NZ highlighted three food products: a 2-litre bottle of milk, which has had its price increase 15.8%…
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Former Kāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook given 10 months’ home detention for indecent acts
The touching happened over their clothing and bedding and often at his home. “What marks the offending is…
Auckland petrol station shooter caught smuggling drugs into Pāremoremo prison
Corrections officers stepped in to end the visit and search Toleafoa. They found 6.4g of cannabis, 1.4g of…
Council votes to return Rotorua Night Market to city centre, ending trial relocation
He said returning to the inner city would help businesses regain tourist foot traffic and after-work customers. A…
Media Insider: RNZ’s $11m move into TVNZ delayed by up to eight months, broadcaster outlines details of new-look studios
It is understood the company started paying rent last month for its new staff and studio spaces on…
Nikau Hepi lands US college football scholarship despite never playing the sport
Florida State, who initially offered Hepi a scholarship in June, are one of the most prestigious programmes in…
Govt-owned Napier apartment block with 30 flats was completed 5 months ago but is still empty
It had expected a CHP would be contracted to operate the site as soon as it became available,…
All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa on injury, fatherhood and love
Danielle says, “We planned the induction for the same day the team was announced, as we knew if…