Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday, reflects on a life of ‘magnificent indulgence’
Best known for the popular musicals Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the actor has over 80…
Bay of Plenty breweries grow beyond traditional hospitality hubs
Located among warehouses and workshops, with Kaimai views, the business opened on November 1 as one of the…
Why experts say the simplest investing strategy is still the best
What is the S&P 500? A complete guide to this key stock market index Understanding the S&P 500:…
Man seeking half of family home bought by ex granted 15% share in Family Court ruling
The Family Court has ruled that granting a man an equal share of the family home owned by…
James Cameron on Avatar’s future, the NZ film industry’s problems and being part of the solution
The second film, Avatar: The Way of Water, is also among the top earners, making it the third-highest-grossing…
Howard Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation – Paula Gosney
Researching grooming at Auckland University prompted me to look beyond our conditioned fear and interrogate the data rather…
Weather: Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino said: “Definitely, at this point, it’s looking changeable enough to say: ‘Maybe make a…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Rugby World Cup: Penetana Carter-Smith eyes representing Hong Kong China ahead of potential All Blacks clash
“It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m up for it,” Carter-Smith told the Herald. “It’ll be an…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…