Carol Hirschfeld is back on screen – this time as the voice of musician Shayne Carter
Even Hirschfeld herself hadn’t clocked the milestone but admits it “feels remarkable to still be working in the…
Auckland CVs: What is the city’s most expensive street?
Helping push up Cremorne St’s average values are its famous clifftop mansions, including developer Simon Herbert and wife…
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominance
“We do have good facilities and that’s something we focus on,” says headmaster Paul Fordham. “That’s something that’s…
Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to economies
But the disruptions stoked fear about the security vulnerabilities of GPS, a satellite network relied on daily by…
The final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at a Napier pharmacy
As in the other calamities, the pharmacy that is one of the longest-surviving businesses in the Napier CBD…
‘We’re walking to Bluff’: Meet the incredible Williams family of six – including a 6yo – who walked the entire length of New Zealand
“You couldn’t stand up, it was so incredibly painful,” says mum Courtney Williams. “Anywhere it was touching your…
New Zealand Rings in 2026 as Celebrations Begin Across the World
As the clock strikes midnight, New Zealand once again becomes the first country to welcome the New Year.…
New Year’s: Some of the Northern Advocates’ top Northland headlines in 2025
“I thought ‘holy s***.’ It was a massive great white,” he said. “It was a monster.” Hopwood nudged…
On the canvas: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to – Liam Dann
We’ll definitely turn a corner then, right? The data will improve, and confidence will return … things will…
Helen Clark reflects on the remarkable life of her 103-year-old father
Of his two paternal uncles, one, Frank died at Gallipoli, and the other, Herbert died in a military…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“Noise is not the same as progress.” Roa’s lifetime of service to the Māori language and education has…
Spark chief executive Jolie Hodson on her biggest mistake, the chances of economic recovery in 2026 – Summer Questions
What opportunities do you see in 2026? We want to make it even easier for you to stay…