Auckland Transport boss Dean Kimpton stepping down
Kimpton’s announcement comes as Auckland Council and the Government reform the transport body, bringing its planning and road-controlling…
Māngere College intervention: Statutory manager appointed over poor attendance, NCEA results
A month later, the Ministry of Education appointed a limited statutory manager (LSM) to oversee the school’s board.…
Alliance Group CEO Willie Wiese steps down after Dawn Meats deal
He thanked Wiese for his commitment in leading the significant turnaround of the company. Wiese said he had…
Former curator Zara Stanhope to lead Auckland Art Gallery
In a statement, Stanhope said it was an honour to rejoin the gallery, where she was principal curator…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…
What I learnt at a sexologist’s conference – and is NZ in a sexual recession?
1. Women are hitting pause on relationships and sex New research presented at the conference by Dr Justin…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Nelly Furtado steps back from performing to focus on new creative projects
Nelly’s last performance was at Munich’s Superbloom Festival in August. Thanking her fans and those who helped her…
Jacinda Ardern on life after politics and her new book Mum’s Busy Work
Ardern needed to be prepared for Monday’s briefing, sign correspondence and read through a raft of papers. She…
Local body elections: Lisa Bond reflects on nine years as Kaikōura councillor before stepping down
“I didn’t realise councillors got paid. I thought it was voluntary. I was so naive.” She admits to…