Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Christmas lights, Tango Day and more
Where: Franklin Rd, Ponsonby. Ōtara Block Christmas Lights When: Nightly 7.30pm-11.30pm until December 25. Where: Cooper Cres, Ross…
Qantas Auckland lounge and new Samoa, Gold Coast flights revealed
As for routes, the Gold Coast service will run three times a week, while Auckland–Apia marks Qantas’ first…
Weather: Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino said: “Definitely, at this point, it’s looking changeable enough to say: ‘Maybe make a…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s funding
The Maritime Union, Amalgamated Workers Union, E Tū Union, and Dairy Workers Union each gave Little $5000 towards…
Whangārei child sex abuser George Ace sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment
Thirty-seven of the charges related to sexual offending against a boy under 12, while the remaining were associated…
Meridian Energy to spill water from Benmore Dam as South Island lakes rise
Meridian has been releasing water from Lake Pūkaki – the country’s biggest hydro lake – since December 3.…
Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts – Inside Economics
Banks’ answer is that their rates had already “priced in” the OCR reductions. But they need to produce…
Water restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmers
Meanwhile, the Wairoa District Council has no water restrictions in place at present for its residents, while Central…
Qantas CEO Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Government funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potential
“They’ve got competitors internationally. We’re just another one,” said Cam Wallace, chief executive of Qantas International & Freight.…
New Zealand’s happiness ranking linked to sharing meals and helping others
Sharing meals, helping others and material security are parts of the recipe for happiness in countries like New…
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare drives NZ stocks to weaker finish – Market close
Much of FPH’s respiratory product range is aimed at offering relief for OSA sufferers. “A tablet for sleep…