Summerset raises deferred management fees from 25% to 30% for new residents
Retirement Villages Residents Association of NZ national president Brian Peat. His organisation opposes such fee rises and Peat…
Kiwi wings clipped? The confusing new rules around dual passports
At the check-in counter, the airline representative hunched behind the computer pauses momentarily from her furious tapping in…
Cape Verde Federation silent as Ryan Mendes faces Auckland assault inquiry
Two weeks later, after Auckland Police had begun preliminary inquiries, the complainant says she woke to six missed…
West Coast rugby stalwart Blair ‘Mirf’ Mirfin remembered after farm death
“A proud Grey Valley man, his passion for the game remains a defining part of his legacy,” the…
Bendigo-Ophir mine: Pro-Santana group claims thousands back gold project
The Central Otago district has a population of about 25,800 usual residents, spread across small towns including Cromwell,…
Hastings councillor threatens legal action over water services entity plan
He claimed ratepayers had not been told the final structure of the water entity’s “board” would comprise three…
Hastings councillors clash over mana whenua seat on new water board
“There were people in this room who at the election were very popular but couldn’t lead their way…
Timbersports community mourns Nathan McDonald after leukaemia battle
In a social media post, Timbersports New Zealand described McDonald as somebody who “embodied the true heart of…
Canadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to Auckland Airport appears in court
Customs said the man was identified as a risk passenger through Customs’ standard pre-arrival screening. “Frontline officers then…
Former broadcaster Polly Gillespie eyes political run for next year’s election
She agreed that only left National and Labour as possibilities. “They’re sort of central-ish rightish”, Gillespie said of…
Boxing: Former Commonwealth Games rep Emile Richardson to make pro debut
He also competed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In his corner is his coach, Cairo George, who has…
SpaceX and satellites help states save millions on internet buildout | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was meant to bring affordable, reliable internet to…