Rugby player Ruby Tui’s book Straight Up inspires Rotorua production
Samson said she sought permission from Tui’s manager and publisher. She received “Ruby’s blessing” in June. She and…
Social worker Carrie Matkovich loses registration after lying to Corrections and taking man with ankle monitor for walks up Mount Maunganui
A week after the course began, a supervisor became concerned the man was trying to “emotionally manipulate” Matkovich,…
From kids’ parties to ladies’ nights: Inside Rosedale’s Paint The Earth
Our friendly team offer tips and tricks on how to do it best, and then let them settle…
Cricket: Kiwi Brett Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls for Central Districts
“Just all the emotions and stuff coming down from that high was pretty big but super stoked to…
Japan-Australasia Championship: Live leaderboard from the final day at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club
An inaugural Japan-Australasia champion will be crowned at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club today, with Australian Ryan…
Black Caps v India T20 final: ‘Super special’ Finn Allen can light up big occasion for New Zealand
“Matthew Hayden back in the day, he was big – he intimidated bowlers by just his stance,” former…
Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says
The researchers then looked at the effect of drugs including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine and opioids over three…
Tauranga retirement village residents lose pathway fence dispute with Arvida
Residents in the Arvida village claimed the closure breached obligations under their occupation rights agreements and the code…
Four Square Te Puna expanding beside state highway
The new building will be about twice as big as the current store. Once the Bhikhas shift operations…
Fears for Auckland west coast rockpools as Whangaparāoa shellfish ban looms
“The second type of post we’re seeing and hearing is that they’re looking for other places to go.…
Rising star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne set to shine in Waiora, Hone Kouka’s timeless story of loss and dislocation
At 14, Ngatai-Melbourne had the confidence needed for the character. She was chosen after a casting call held…
Auckland councillor says taking away minimum parking requirement a mistake
In a post to Facebook which signalled an about-turn, Bartley said: “I haven’t said this before because I…