Local elections 2025: Jacquie Grant leads Westland mayoral race by 64 votes in tight count
“Most people my age are getting ready for a ride on the Zimmer frame,” she said. “Age is…
Hastings mayoral front‑runner Wendy Schollum ‘cautiously optimistic’ on result
Buddo, who was 324 votes behind, on Sunday said he couldn’t concede until late votes were counted. Schollum…
Hastings mayoral race – Wendy Schollum claims the win, but her closest rival hasn’t conceded
“This election was about what kind of community we want to be. “Together, we chose to look forward…
Supporters hope the new Auckland Council will save Western Springs Speedway
It showed open-wheel competitors prefer a safety fence that aligns with the concrete wall which surrounds the track,…
Abandoned Matamata Cup runners to get crack at take two – Mick On Monday
That wasn’t the case last year when the Team Wealleans Matamata Cup had to be moved from its…
Trainer Chris Waller has too many superstar mares but not enough James McDonalds
World champion Kiwi jockey James McDonald realises his problem is an amazing one to have. Nevertheless, he wishes…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Hawke’s Bay local election turnout: Hastings slowest, Wairoa strongest so far
“In simple terms, if you don’t vote, you can’t really complain about future decisions.” The region with the…
Chinese startups race for global growth with low-cost hardware
Startups Domestic price pressures dent valuations but help launch products quickly, cheaply NetEase, a gaming company, incubated a…
The audiobook business is booming. But wages remain low
For Mara Wilson, who played the plucky schoolgirl heroine in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,”…
Auckland Cup winner to get his shot at Australia’s greatest race
“He seems to have come through it alright, so I think we will have to have a go…
Scott McLaughlin reflects on tough 2025 IndyCar season after 10th place finish
“I think we left a lot of points on the table. I think we left probably 85 to…