Whanganui artist Rosalind Fitz Patrick lands solo exhibition at NZ Glassworks
It will feature 10 or more pieces exploring pattern, structure and movement, including geometric wall hangings made of…
Solo mother Alexia Barbarouses swaps banking for big nights out to revive Hawke’s Bay nightlife
“Hawke’s Bay has so much potential, but the nightlife scene has been slowly fading over time,” she said.…
Waikato single mum faces $1300 bill after thieves drill fuel tank, steal petrol
Moments after driving off, she began to smell the fumes inside her car. “Literally only five seconds” later,…
Five Questions with Ruebana Paraha: 73-year-old artist on how she got her first solo exhibition
I was born here in Hastings, but I went to live in the Bay of Islands for most…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
My Opal Heart – New exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery in Gisborne
Describing the title piece My Opal Heart, which portrays the many hues of an opal gemstone, she says…
New Zealand music legend Shayne P. Carter to play acoustic show in Whanganui
“It was a fantastic excuse to drift through smaller communities and meet the local folk and to immerse…
Listen to The Country online: Whanganui shearer Simon Goss on breaking world record
Mike McIntyre: Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a look at last week’s buoyant first GDT auction for 2026,…
Central North Island shearer Simon Goss claims solo world record
One referee, Neil Fagan, of Te Kuiti, said it confirmed Goss made the catch “by less than a…
Corinna Wilderness Village review: A mindful Tasmanian escape for empty nesters
Pieman River. Photo / Supplied Being without internet access is anxiety-inducing at first. What if the kids need…
Whanganui teen Zoe Anderson becomes youngest solo woman to finish Crazyman multisport race
“That was probably one of the toughest races I’ve ever been in but the feeling when you cross…
Daisy Ridley Praises ‘Star Wars’ Fans for Rallying Behind ‘Hunt for Ben Solo’: Adam Driver Revealing Disney Axed the Movie Is the ‘Big Surprise of the Year’
Daisy Ridley starred as Rey opposite Adam Driver as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in three “Star Wars” movies between…