Hawke’s Bay scientist Rashmi Kant sentenced to home detention for indecent assaults on students
The victims should be going out with “a spring in their step and the world at their feet”,…
Consumer confidence rebounds in September but GDP data weighs on outlook
“The data preceding the GDP release averaged 96, while the responses that came in afterwards averaged just 77,”…
On The Up: Selwyn Theatre director June Renwick still inspiring on stage at 87
“Being able to create images and bring people together, and to see how good people feel about themselves…
Rotorua mayoral hopeful Shakaina Fraser campaigns on housing, family and community
Referring to the cost of living and Rotorua’s homelessness issues, she said: “If we pay for rent, pay…
Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant Paewira put on hold due to non-payment of costs
The EPA told the Waikato Herald it was unable to disclose the amount of outstanding costs owed by…
Local body elections: Lisa Bond reflects on nine years as Kaikōura councillor before stepping down
“I didn’t realise councillors got paid. I thought it was voluntary. I was so naive.” She admits to…
Brooklyn Beckham says he ignores ‘rubbish’ gossip and focuses on wife Nicola
He said: “I have to go back. I left my wife with our four dogs on her own…
Traffic delays expected on SH1 and SH41 during Sir Tumu Te Heuheu tangihanga
Sir Tumu chaired the Māori Heritage Council, held multiple leadership roles and was an important figure in environmental…
Conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita on marriage, boundaries and future plans
When asked about how they navigate honouring Lupita’s boundaries, Carmen says it all comes down to communication. “I…
On The Up: Tauranga teen Ellison Hollands crowned world junior girls’ waterski racing champion
Ellison’s driver is her dad, Gene Hollands, and they race at up to about 130km/h, with Ellison on…
2degrees net loss widens on one-offs, operating earnings grow despite ‘economic headwinds’
The Commerce Commission’s most recent Telecommunications Monitoring Report, released in June, said 2degrees was the only telco to…
Nasa says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
The US space agency’s Artemis programme hopes to return humans to the Moon as China forges ahead with…