Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Tauranga cancels five community New Year’s Eve events, fireworks still possible
In a statement on Monday, the council said it made the decision to cancel the New Year’s Eve…
Coromandel shark attack: Kayaker fights off predator with paddle
“Its whole head was out like gnawing on or biting down on the side of the kayak. It…
New Zealand’s attitudes to alcohol are changing, and that’s a good thing – Editorial
The latest results of the New Zealand Health Survey, released in November, show about one in four adults…
How the Whitakers bought their first Waikato dairy farm in their 30s
“Rob’s was in Tirau, and mine was in Te Puke. “We rented them out for five years, managed…
Christmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket power – Sue Chetwin
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo / Michael Craig Finance Minister Nicola Willis came in for some fudge flak…
Auckland FC extend remarkable A-League away record with Wanderers win
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Steve Corica after Friday’s match. “It’s a challenge for us with all…
Ruatiti double homicide: Police still searching for Mitchell Cole one week on from investigation’s launch
“The man was described as late 20s or early 30s, around 6ft tall, clean-shaven with a lean, athletic…
Mahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation package
But as that date creeps closer, the farmers are still waiting and getting increasingly desperate. It has been…
Hansells Masterton receivership: Brand still owes $6.89m after sale to Hart family company
The bulk of the reduction has been payments made to secured and preferential creditors. ANZ Bank has had…
Food prices fall for third month, but groceries and power still climbing
Stats NZ highlighted three food products: a 2-litre bottle of milk, which has had its price increase 15.8%…
Mitch and Tony Rees hit by crashes but still lead Suzuki Series F1
With an inflamed ankle, Tony Rees did not line up for the restart. The dynamic duo from Whakatāne…