Local elections 2025: Wendy Schollum new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her lead
Buddo, who is heading back to farming life, conceded defeat and wished Schollum well. He said he was…
Malabar Gold & Diamonds begins $75m New Zealand retail rollout with Auckland opening
“The legacy of trust, tradition and responsible craftsmanship that Malabar Gold & Diamonds brings to New Zealand will…
Migration: Kiwis still leaving New Zealand in record numbers
That led to a record net migration loss of 47,900 Kiwis, exceeding the previous record of 47,100 in…
Tourism numbers up in August, airline group says New Zealand getting close to pre-pandemic peaks
O’Brien said New Zealand’s airline capacity for the “northern winter” from October to March was forecast to be…
Elusive cures: Why it’s time for new thinking on brain diseases
Why are brain disorders so mind-boggling? When we know so much about what a healthy brain looks like,…
‘Couldn’t quite believe it’: New Central Hawke’s Bay’s Mayor Will Foley reflects on win
“I just couldn’t quite believe it, but I’m pleased with everything we’ve done through the campaign, and I…
‘Shocked and surprised’: New Napier Mayor Richard McGrath reacts to victory
“Over the last couple of years, our council has gone off on little tangents and we really haven’t…
Local elections 2025: The New Zealand mayoral races going down to the wire
Similarly, at the Whangārei District Council, incumbent Vince Cocurullo has just a 67-vote lead over Ken Couper. The…
Beat the Chasers to add new ‘Maverick’ chaser in season finale
The current cast of quizzmasters includes: “The Beast” Mark Labbett, “The Dark Destroyer” Shaun Wallace, “The Governess” Anne…
Chelsea Winter launches new cookbook Nourish inspired by family life
And now, much to Chelsea’s joy, her mum Annemieke is moving from the Waikato to be close by,…
Meghan Markle says children ‘still too young for social media’ at New York gala
The couple were honoured with the Humanitarians of the Year award in recognition of their work to make…
Central Hawke’s Bay election results: Will Foley the new mayor
“Congratulations to Will and the new council. The organisation and I are looking forward to working alongside the…