Moe Palae’ Myanmar Restaurant set to close after citing economic struggles
Viva’s dining out editor Jesse Mulligan spotlighted the restaurant in October and said the hidden gem, which was…
House price predictions: Treasury reveals forecasts for annual growth in 2026 to 2030 years
Finance Minister Nicola Willis during her HYEFU lockup presentation at the Treasury. Photo / Mark Mitchell These house…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
Taylor Swift crew in tears as tour bonuses near $300m after record-breaking run
“We’ve dazzled the crowds but we’ve missed family too. “My full gratitude doesn’t come from a bank but…
Device advances medicine towards a future that might see tiny robots sent into people’s bodies
“In the future, let’s say 100 years, anything a surgeon does today, we’d love to do with a…
More than 1.3 million Kiwis passports due to expire by 2027 as minister urges early renewal
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to prepare for the pile-up and plan…
On The Up: Bay Boardriders donate surfing gear to Matakana Island School
McCoy said he would turn up to the weekly sessions on his jetski, and the students would meet…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
The minimum wage was last increased on April 1 this year. That 1.5% rise to $23.50, affecting between…
Police discover ‘human remains’ at Melbourne property amid probe into 2014 disappearance of toddler
The remains have been found after an investigation into the disappearance of the toddler, who was not reported…
Mouldy lunches: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama
One of the lunches given to students at Haeata Community Campus He also said he had been told…
Venus Williams headlines star-studded 2026 ASB Classic field in Auckland
The field will be headed by two proven stars at the highest level in Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and…