Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Hayden Barnard, a recognised martial arts exponent, was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Friday after being…
My mum, Alzheimer’s and the stories I still remember: Glenn Dwight
So, a lot of my articles are about the things we remember. And that’s the perfect place to…
Whangārei airport noise complaints remain steady despite 30% drop in incidents
Airport neighbour Neil Pemberton asked committee members to imagine being jolted awake at 2am by aircraft noise, house…
Why New Zealand’s shameful legacy of shoddy and leaky building is not over yet
What’s worrying is that now he’s dealing with the distressed owners of new homes, multiplexes and apartments, some…
Tauranga is the least affordable main centre in New Zealand despite improvements
It found that Tauranga’s median property value was 7.8 times the median gross household income in the second…
Defence Force personnel still fear speaking out on sexual and other harm, audit finds
“Many … did not trust the complaints process or believe anything would happen if they reported the behaviour,”…
Election 2026: National promised ‘no new taxes’, so why is it still planning new bank levy for next year?
It’s expected to generate about $70 million a year, with the Government saying the revenue will be less…
Rare cancer survivor Sophia Perera defies terminal diagnosis to raise daughter
She says her best chance of being around for Augustina is having three-monthly private CT scans. While her…
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity: New Zealand has no mandatory rules
Yet better cybersecurity does not necessarily mean organisations understand every part of their operational environment. Only 14% of…
Home buyers feel pain of property price slump from 2021 market peak
“The future we were hoping for at the time was to eventually turn a bit of a profit…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: NZ Fashion Week, Autaia, World Photography Day and more
The Viva Eclectika Intercultural Dance Challenge is happening today at Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre from 4pm, a free…
Kiwis still don’t trust brands. Can AI save the relationship? – Storm Day
In some cases, technology has added to the frustration. Many brands have shifted customers towards digital channels. But…