The Hewitson Profile: Felicity Kendal hesitates to give away her secrets
The ostensible reason for talking to Felicity Kendal – oh, of course you know who Felicity Kendal is…
White-fronted terns keep nesting under Tauranga bridge amid upgrades
Today, it serves not only as a key transport link but also as an unlikely urban nesting site.…
Small business stress: Nearly half of owners say they have considered giving up, Xero report finds
And 75% felt the current financial year had been more stressful than previously. Of those surveyed for Xero’s…
Best small music festivals: Lesser-known events worth travelling for
The Killbilly’s perform on the slopes with dramatic Dolomite peaks behind them at Rock the Dolomites. Photo /…
Wairoa fatal crash: One dead and two critically injured after car and school bus collide
The school has been contacted for comment. Deputy secretary at the Ministry of Education Jocelyn Mikaere said the…
Small Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s Yomi
We grew up here and are proud to be locals who love the Mount’s energy – the sun,…
Tauranga and Rotorua DIY Sheds expand inclusive trades training
By 2019, the DIY Sheds Aotearoa Charitable Trust was officially registered. The trust has since supported projects in…
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
Han described “wonderful experiences when we realised that those animals were right there on the rock”. “Many fossils…
Small businesses not exempt from cyber-attacks, internet watchdog Netsafe says
“It can happen in two ways, it can absolutely be targeted, somebody could decide that a particular entity…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
Young family’s caravan lifeline after Pāpāmoa slip destroys everything they own
Her partner Bailey Anderson was in the sodden living room at the time of the slip ripping up…
Three ways to kickstart our small business engine – Bridget Snelling
During 2023, small business sales growth averaged a limp 0.6% year‑on‑year in the first half, only nudging up…