Rotorua lake businesses face resource consent crackdown as decade-old rule resurfaces
The rule arises from District Plan changes in 2016, but has largely gone unenforced until recently. It does…
Northland SH1 toll road plan sparks backlash from businesses and drivers
“However, most businesses understand and would probably say the most important thing is to build the road. “The…
Manawatū boy racers: Police association awaits new law after ‘horrendously disappointing’ 200-car gathering
New legislation to deter boy racers and give police stronger powers to crack down on them is going…
Travel Alerts: United Relax Row, Waitomo Cave run, AFL food festival, Sky Tower family event, Matariki train journey
Run through the caves If your idea of travel leans toward active experiences, this is one to watch.…
Easter miracle? NZ churches claim youth attendance boom in global ‘Quiet Revival’
In July 2024, for reasons he still struggles to explain, Taiaroa became interested in Christianity. A descendant of…
New Zealand-owned mare Joliestar wins Sydney super sprint and books Royal Ascot ticket
So to provide them with one of their greatest moments in racing will mean plenty to the expat…
Tauranga Mayor calls for more separation in managing regional council’s $3b investment fund
As at June 30, its controlling port stake was worth $2.5b and it also had $470m in “non-port”…
How long do mental health patients stay in Manannan Court?
Friday, 3 April 2026 11:55 How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a…
Jake’s Secret Garden: A tropical paradise in Whanganui
She developed several gardens in the region and wrote the famous book My New Zealand Garden, by A…
Manx Care extends mental health service to more surgeries
Wednesday, 1 April 2026 15:55 Manx Care’s announced it’s expanding a new mental health service to nine more…
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir adapted into children’s book What If You Could
“When I wrote my memoir, I told a friend that, in part, it was aimed at my 14-year-old…
Artemis astronauts blast towards moon on historic mission
“We are getting just a beautiful view of the dark side of the Earth right now, lit by…