Kāinga Ora’s Rotorua plans: More than 100 new social houses due this year
The Ranolf/Malfroy project final stage will result in 13 double-storey homes being finished by September. The project was…
On The Up: Dannevirke Athletics Club 1999 under-18 high jump record broken by William Easton
“It felt pretty good beating the record. “I have been wanting to break this record since I broke…
Money launderer David Charles Rae loses $10m in High Court forfeiture
The commissioner applied to the same court for civil forfeiture orders under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009…
Teaching Council chief executive Lesley Hoskin earned more than $400k salary ahead of resignation
An Auckland principal says teacher fees have been going up in recent years and it’s disheartening to hear…
Cooper Moore: Teen amateur chasing historic NZ Open golf breakthrough
There are not many sports where you are often up against someone more than twice your age. He…
Napier man eyes earlier than expected retirement after winning $1m Lotto prize
“Which would have been amazing,” the man said. “When they told me it was $1m, I could not…
1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings as people grapple with high costs – Westpac
“Saving more money might feel unrealistic for many people right now … but taking some time to review…
Can putting non-teachers into struggling schools fix them?
When Uatesoni Filikitonga first walked into the classroom at Waitaki Boys’ High School, he thought he would be…
Japan sells more nappies for adults than babies, is New Zealand heading the same way? – Editorial
In 2025, for the first time in almost 50 years, fewer than 2000 babies were born in Hawke’s…
Napier pharmacy sells Lotto $1m winning ticket amid Art Deco Festival
“Sometimes it’s someone who is completely surprised and overwhelmed because they weren’t expecting it because they were just…
Bunnings to be made available on Uber Eats delivery app
“From last-minute DIY fixes and garden projects, to preparing for a BBQ or keeping a work site moving,…
Michael Galvin reflects on childhood, fame and three decades on Shortland Street
Michael was a well-behaved child. Photo / NZ Woman’s Weekly At Raroa Normal Intermediate, a woman called Anne…