New HBRC councillor wants chair role: ‘I’m not there to be an ornament’
Neil Kirton was top on 10,599 and last term’s chair Hinewai Ormsby was third on 8436. Ormsby said…
Economy shows early signs of lifting, Westpac survey of households, businesses shows
The report also found that conditions were still looking better in the far south, with a mixed picture…
Groundbreaking treatments offer new hope to those with Huntington’s disease
For the first time, science is offering hope for people who carry the gene for Huntington’s disease. Image…
Media Insider: Metro magazine lays off full-time staff, including editor – publisher’s quest to rebuild finances
“I’m sure it won’t be the magazine I’d make, that things will be done in ways I wouldn’t…
Chelsea Winter launches new cookbook Nourish inspired by family life
And now, much to Chelsea’s joy, her mum Annemieke is moving from the Waikato to be close by,…
An insider’s guide to Diwali in New Zealand: Traditions, food and how to join the Festival of Lights
Why is it called ‘Diwali’? Rama, Sita and Laxmana in the forest during exile, painted circa 1652. Photo…
Toni Street launches public speaking course to boost Kiwi confidence
Life is a constant juggle of early starts, school runs, sports sidelines and work, but somehow among all…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
Major clue that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were headed towards divorce
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, previously considered one of the most solid and loved-up couples in Hollywood, at…
Police confirm seventh arrest in Napier teen Kaea Karauria homicide investigation
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In the era of smartphones, Seattle’s Tin Can helps parents bring back the landline
“Our neighbour was like: ‘Everybody, text him right now, we’re all going to get them,’” Zemer says. Within…
Mother of missing Auckland woman says daughter had cash when she left SkyCity, spent two hours in hotel’s basement carpark
Anderson said her daughter was suffering mental health issues and the possibility that she had cash with her…