Christchurch firm develops new type of solar battery, installs it for big Australian customer
Three markets, one untapped ArcActive founder Stuart McKenzie says there are three markets for batteries used to store…
The National Aquarium of New Zealand’s oldest resident, Terry the turtle, dies
National Aquarium general manager Joe Woolcott said Terry was popular with visitors and beloved by staff, including former…
New Zealand’s oldest person, Aileen Kars, turns 113, garden named in her honour
“It’s pretty neat,” Cook said. “Aileen always liked gardening, she kept a nice garden back when she was…
Blaze at cafe next to New Zealand’s oldest building ‘suspicious’, Fire and Emergency says
“Authorities are currently investigating, so the site is closed until further notice.” Fire and Emergency New Zealand said…
Repairs show New Zealand’s oldest surviving building in ‘good condition’
The project team decided to carry on with seismic strengthening of the chimneys, along with replacing the roof,…
New Zealand’s oldest European shipwreck shows need for protection in Kaipara
Scientist Dr Jonathan Palmer said it might be impossible to now work out what the ship might have…
NZ’s oldest post office in Ophir gets a new postmistress
“My primary thing was to make sure I got the post boxes right because sometimes they’d walk in…
Auckland’s Mercury Theatre surrenders its secrets during $24 million makeover
But for two decades, he was a fixture at the Mercury, appearing in 120 shows before Auckland’s first…
On The Up: Oldest Pak’nSave worker, 88, plans to keep working in Napier
Richards started working at the store as a security guard 18 years ago, when he was 70. “I…
On The Up: Hastings High School Old Girls’ Netball Club marks 100 years this weekend
Guy said although the club was started in 1926, it wasn’t until it joined the Hawke’s Bay Basketball…
Beckham family feud: Marc Anthony tight-lipped about wedding dance row
Anthony is godfather to Cruz, the Beckhams’ youngest son, describing them as “a wonderful, wonderful family” and adding:…
Land ahoy: New fields for Napier Pirates of Park Island
Napier Pirate chairman Graham Atkins said the club had been making-do with fragmented facilities across multiple sites, and…