Countdown Botany completes Woolworths rebrand as chain ends 14-year era
“It’s a new phase that brings many new benefits for Kiwi customers, including our commitment to quality, fresh…
Black Friday spending down in 2025 in blow to retail recovery
“Across the three groups we are tracking weekly, the pattern over the month continues to show more spending…
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Gisborne and Hastings are making the most of their sunny start to the summer season, with temperatures expected…
$650 off Dyson vacuums?! Here are the early Black Friday deals you won’t want to miss
Dyson: Save up to $650 on selected models. Earlier this week, we revealed our favourite Dyson Black Friday…
Panepane Wharf project complete as Matakana Island celebrates new connection
The new wharf could be accessed via a pontoon and gangway or by stairs. Timber from the old…
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death officially revealed as head trauma
The fall in September forced Frehley to cancel multiple concerts. A September 26 post on the guitarist’s official…
King takes official steps against Andrew after statement
Letters patent refers to the legal document – issued as an “open letter” – which outlines the decision…
Meridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farm to power Northland homes
Spanning 201ha across three sites, it will feature approximately 250,000 solar panels over an area the equivalent of…
Braden Currie announces end of his professional Ironman career
“I’ve achieved more than I ever believed possible, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to do…
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell begins second term with fist bump
After Tapsell declared her oath, she and Moraes shared a fist bump. “It’s so fantastic to be returning…
Local elections 2025: Hamilton mayor and new councillors sworn in
“[My] focus is on leading this council to create a financially strong city that delivers the basics well,…
Local Elections 2025: Waipā elects Mike Pettit as new mayor
“The three of us [mayoral candidates O’Regan, St Pierre and Pettit] said from the start that whatever the…