Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. “We’ve taken this into consideration and have removed the…
All Blacks 2026 fixtures revealed as Nations Championship launches to reshape global rugby calendar
The Six Nations teams will represent the Northern Hemisphere, and face the Sanzaar nations (South Africa, New Zealand,…
Ariana Grande co-star condemns ‘fan’ who lunged at singer in Singapore
She went on to note that in the past, she has discussed issues of “parasociality, especially at things…
Local businessman and his children believed dead after ‘catastrophic’ Sanson house fire
The father of the children – believed to be in his 30s – was described as a local…
New Zealand Breakers fall to Perth Wildcats as Christian Doolittle dominates final quarter
For the BNZ Breakers, Jackson-Cartwright put together a typical all-action performance with 22 points, four rebounds, nine assists,…
On The Up: Central Hawke’s Bay dementia facility with its own currency and a grocery shop
Watson said the village would be “a bit quirky”, but aimed to replicate home life and everyday tasks…
Putaruru trucker’s restored Foden wins top prize at Morrinsville Motorama
“It came with a Cummins engine, but they were trouble when they reached 700,000km,” Alf said. “In 2000,…
Severe hailstorm forces delays to NZ Cup meet at Christchurch’s Riccarton Park
Some racegoers struggled to stay on their feet in the icy conditions, with one social media user reporting…
Body found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coast
“While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we remain focused on bringing both people home to…
Search in progress off Whangārei coast for missing boat with 2 aboard
Vessels in the Pataua Harbour and Ngunguru Bay have been asked to report sightings of the vessel, described…
Expert’s idea to combat the ‘billions’ scammers spend on social media scam ads
“On 10.1% of ad revenue being generated from violating ads – this number was a rough and overly-inclusive…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…