Wattie’s says decision to pull back on NZ-grown peaches not made lightly
“Over recent years, we’ve seen a steady decline in demand for NZ–grown canned peaches, with many consumers choosing…
More than 100 dog attacks on people in Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty in a year
Tauranga City Council animal services team leader Brent Lincoln said the dog’s owner was walking three dogs, two…
On The Up: Rotorua band Kotahi Te Rā win Smokefree Tangata Beats national final
“It feels good to win, we’re proud of ourselves. “We just came to jam and have fun, and…
Real Life: Love It Or List It NZ host Alex Walls on being a mum after selling business
Having started in 2014 as an online store, within a few years A&C Homestore had grown to boast…
Jett Lawrence took car on Te Mata Peak and used it to commit Clive ram raid
Lawrence approached the man with a tyre iron, took his cell phone and keys, and dragged him out…
Fletcher Building gains 4.6% after big volumes on ASX – Market close
“Suddenly, the perception is that a very large seller is no longer there, and that they’ve been taken…
Empty shelves on last day of DFS Galleria’s closing sale in Auckland
It was a subdued experience inside the Victorian-era building housing the store, with staff members outnumbering shoppers and…
On The Up: Wine Auction and Rotary night – Cranford Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
Guests were guided through the afternoon by event ambassador Mike McRoberts, alongside auctioneer Chris Kennedy. More than 40…
Prince Harry says focus will be on King Charles after cancer diagnosis
“The book? It was a series of corrections of stories already out there. One point of view had…
Ryman Healthcare bails on $240m Christchurch village, quitting site
Neighbours of the Christchurch site have been reported as complaining about graffiti, dumped rubbish and weeds on that…
‘Water from the seas’ – Morocco bets on desalination to fight drought and save agriculture
The coastal plant here, the first in a wave of megaprojects, is Morocco’s bet that desalination can help…
On The Up: Tauranga teenager bakes desserts for homeless, wins youth volunteer award
Hannah’s volunteering began through the Student Volunteer Army at school. The army formed in Christchurch after the first…