Air NZ says breakthrough reached on engine drama, IATA boss tells engine makers: ‘Stop gouging us’
Ravishankar said his airline’s relationship with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney had improved, and the fleet was approaching…
Alerts issued as thunderstorms with tornado and flood threat to lash North Island
From Thursday, 6pm to 6.30am today, 6200 lightning strikes had been recorded over the Wellington, Nelson and Tasman…
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after heart attack on road
The man told officers he was trying to get to hospital. “Our officers quickly transferred the man into…
Hastings barber retires after six decades: ‘That place keeps me sane’
The decision to retire came after the building owner found a new tenant for the shop. Although he…
Summerset Mt Denby opens $75m resort-style retirement village in Whangārei
The company has more than 40 villages either completed or in development across New Zealand. Mt Denby is…
Whangārei police hunting mystery sedan after Warren Place shooting
Police believe the vehicle is a white or silver four-door sedan. They are appealing for information, dashcam or…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new ward: First unit modules moved into place
Four modules were transported from the assembly facility on Sunday night and craned into position. They are the…
Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame: Board weighs Sir Rod Drury’s place
The current Hi-Tech board of trustees comprises Marian Johnson (chair), Owen Gibson, Mike O’Donnell, Sarah Ramsay, Brooke Roberts,…
Whakatāne rates drop to seventh highest as mayor slams ‘shonky’ report
The local council with the lowest average residential rates was Ōtorohanga district at $2554. This is the first…
Auckland’s Ponsonby Intermediate School to reopen as community mourns principal Nick Wilson
“As a school we know the news of Nick Wilson’s passing will hit differently across the community. “As…
Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel’s entry second
“We wanted to give to the audience something new and fresh, something that is not expected.” ‘Magnificent story’…
Simon Cowell’s new boy band December 10 reveal mentoring secrets
But anyone picturing Cowell in an apron flipping sausages can think again. In an interview with ContactMusic.com, Danny…