Winter weather: El Nino could bring dry weather for much of New Zealand
Tunster expects high pressure systems to sit over Australia this winter, which could cause a southwesterly flow over…
Health NZ Lakes mental health medical cover restored after recruitment issues
Health NZ Lakes District interim operations group director Kathy Rex in April said Lakes mental health had had…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
Public sector cuts: Potential savings to be made with HR, payroll, technology shake-up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously pointed to HR departments as a potential area to cut spending. “As…
Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%
“This year isn’t business-as-usual; we are funding the country’s biggest transport infrastructure project ever in the City Rail…
Hamilton and Auckland Pak’nSave stores await penalty after admitting fair trading breaches
The Mill St trader pleaded guilty to eight charges and the Silverdale supermarket admitted 10 charges. Each charge…
Hopukiore caves sealed at Mount Maunganui after vandalism and littering
The designs developed in partnership with mana whenua have been laser-cut into the corten steel panels. Photo /…
Will Smith wins partial legal victory as judge narrows harassment suit
The judge also found Joseph’s belief that the “defendant Will Smith was involved in the decision to terminate…
Edinburgh Castle: Inside the Auckland pub with the dodgy reputation that superstar Neil Finn bought
“There was a lot of trouble”, he said. “It was not the right kind of business.” The entrance…
Kiwi retailers bracing for ‘significant downturn’ amid Middle East conflict
Nearly half (49%) of respondents intended to absorb what costs they can, while 18% are considering consolidating by…
Tauranga social housing: Twelve Jacaranda Close units to be demolished, nine to be sold
Accessible Properties terminated 11 tenancies on August 18 after testing and an in-depth building survey revealed “significant damage”…
Tauranga tornado: Homes damaged, power out after violent overnight storm
Maungatapu resident Hotu Frew says she is facing the prospect of losing her home after it suffered severe…