Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Fireworks ban debate: Why safety fears should not end backyard fun – Deborah Chambers
At this time of year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Chinese/Lunar New Year are celebrated, so we…
US airport civility campaign: Should Kiwi travellers dress up to fly?
Onboard an NAC flight in 1977, also known as “the burnt orange age of travel”. “Air travel is…
Interislander ferry Kaiarahi to return to service after technical issues
His team was working with Maritime NZ to get the vessel back in service today. “We are planning…
NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rules – Fran O’Sullivan
The US Customs and Border Protection agency says tourists to the US from 42 countries, including New Zealand…
Should I invest in what I love? – Nick Stewart
The pattern repeats closer to home This isn’t only an overseas story. Take My Food Bag – during…
Michael Buble says people should start listening to Christmas music in June
Buble said: “I love I’ll Be Home for Christmas. What a beautiful, beautiful song. I think it’s one…
Letters: Should we believe the surveys when they say the economy is improving?
Hamish Walsh, Devonport. Some good news It was a pleasure to read the Weekend Herald (Nov 29) for…
Letters: The offence of misfeasance in public office should be restored
The proposed UK law includes a new duty of transparency and candour, also enforceable by prosecution. Ministers will…
Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround – Cecilia Robinson
And we could all do with a little more optimism. We are heading into summer, that hopeful time…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
US envoy advised that Putin should flatter Trump over Gaza and call him a man of peace, report says
Witkoff also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine “just like we did in Gaza”,…