Kiwi teen Loukas Rainger released on bail in Thailand, reunited with mum
A Givealittle page has been set up by Loukas’ aunt Melissa Pronk to help the family with flight…
Traffic delays expected as Tauranga police operation runs near Otūmoetai
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Early pickings in Hawke’s Bay making for great wine – 2026 vintage report
He expected 2026 to be a standout vintage for Hawke’s Bay’s reds. Craggy Range chief winemaker Ben Tombs.…
Lotto: 28 New Zealanders nearly $14,000 richer after Second Division draw
Four players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746 each. The winning tickets were…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Pets in New Zealand: How our dogs and cats are taking up our time and changing our lives
One respondent said getting a pet had given their days more structure and purpose, spending more time outside…
Te Rina MacLeod Opens TAIEA Boutique Celebrating Māori Design In Hastings
Designer Te Rina MacLeod has gone from picking apples to designing her dreams. Te Rina MacLeod has never…
Rotorua taxi robbery: Driver forced to withraw money at gunpoint
“Thankfully, the taxi driver was uninjured but is understandably shaken by this incident,” Brady said. Just before 1am…
Economy shows early signs of lifting, Westpac survey of households, businesses shows
The report also found that conditions were still looking better in the far south, with a mixed picture…