How To Not Mess Up A First Dinner Date: Jesse Mulligan’s Essential Dating Advice
In his fortnightly advice column, Viva’s resident Dining Out editor answers reader questions, sharing his expert recommendations and…
Firefighters free elderly Auckland man trapped overnight in ravine
Neighbours were alerted to his predicament when they heard a shout the next morning while putting out rubbish.…
Outback town Cooladdi for sale with pub, motel and post office for A$400k
Cooladdi qualifies as a town due to the post office that operates out of the roadhouse, according to…
Te Awanga resident questions $250k seawall spend near closed campground
The letter said an independent geotechnical report had found a high risk of landslides affecting “much, and possibly…
Whanganui resident Jack Mitchell-Anyon calls for the removal of caged council plants
While they were not cheap, they did not mind salt and did not “brown out”, he said. “I…
Jesse Mulligan: Auckland’s Three Best Upmarket Indian Restaurants; First Drink Recommendations; What’s Good In Parnell?
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
Gisborne resident calls Grant Rd reserve planting an ‘unmitigated disaster’
The council agreed that the kikuyu growth at Grant Rd was “vigorous”. But the council spokesperson said that…
Tauranga resident outraged by response to dumped asbestos near water supply area
The complainant said he was familiar with asbestos products. “I told the woman on the hotline I was…
Horse racing: Waikato stud farms join forces to keep Savaglee in New Zealand
“It was a wonderful day for us and pretty special to get a Blue Riband winner sired from…
Jesse Mulligan: The top 10 best foodie cities in New Zealand, ranked
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
Hawke’s Bay Clifton Motor Camp bach owner calls for council help to move it out of landslide risk zone
Tama Heremaia, a recent bach purchaser at the motor camp, said he was now in limbo. He estimated…
Resident Evil Requiem Tops 320,000 Steam Players on Day 1
Resident Evil Requiem just launched as the latest game in Capcom’s long-standing horror game franchise, and almost immediately…