Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68: Dame Lynda shares twin’s final message to fans
Wearing Jools’ greenstone pendant, Lynda said her “very special twin sister” had lived a good life and had…
Rare 1917 Titan tractor keeps working life alive on Bay of Plenty farm
At the time, it was the family tractor and was lent out to neighbouring farms until he was…
Whangārei Museum to restore RMS Niagara lifeboat linked to war, flu
The RMS Niagara story starts with her launch in 1912. She was originally billed as “The Titanic of…
India free trade agreement: Zespri welcomes deal as kiwifruit tariffs slashed
When the deal was signed, McClay said, it would open significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters, delivering “thousands…
Ancestry: Waikato great-grandmother meets biological father in Germany thanks to DNA test
“[I’ve done] so much thinking over the last two years … and to finally, actually get there and…
How to cut your grocery bill – Diana Clement
We have an “everyday luxury” problem. It may be fancy yoghurts, year-round berries, snacks, pre-made this, that and…
Rotorua Hospital: Two internationally qualified doctors training to becoming GPs
“We are fixing this by building on a successful pilot in the Waikato and will support their transition…
Cricket: White Ferns chase down 347 as Amelia Kerr hits stunning 179 to beat South Africa in second ODI
Earlier, South Africa made 346 for six with Anneke Bosch (91 from 90), Laura Wolvaardt (69 from 74)…
Taylor Swift wins seven iHeartRadio awards and praises fiance Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift credited her fiance Travis Kelce and fans for inspiring her album, The Life of a Showgirl.…
Bupa operating profit jumps 52% to $76.7m as retirement village and care home revenue climbs
Pre-tax profit doubled from $32m to $63m. Bupa has 35 retirement villages and 40 care or geriatric homes…
Taylor Swift vinyl boom pushes US sales past US$1b for first time since 1983
Although vinyl has been rising over the years, “the explosive resurgence of vinyl has been led by Taylor…
Kiwi blue chips helped higher on results and residual news – Market close
It yesterday lifted revenue and earnings guidance for the year to March 31, not including any potential refund…