Hastings council urges thieves to return stolen turtles, fears they may have been dumped
“The aviary was home to the turtles, ranging in age from about 5 to 20 years, and they…
Fast-food giants reveal how much New Zealand meat they really use
Two new McDonald’s restaurants have been approved for Auckland this year, another is under consideration in Wānaka, a…
Bay of Plenty independent bookstores reveal how they are keeping doors open
Simons said everybody was looking for authors such as Freida McFadden, Kristen Hannah and Sarah J. Maas. “I…
Ten-man Wellington Phoenix bounce back with 3-0 win over Brisbane Roar in tense match
The red card means Armiento will miss at least one match for the Phoenix. The Phoenix only needed…
Inside Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O’Keeffe’s dream Queenstown wedding
Theirs is a story of passionate and intense love. Ben, who’s also a musculoskeletal registrar when he’s not…
NZ’s top economists pick the big issues for New Zealand in 2026
That’s where the economists come in. So brace yourself, here is a compilation of the big economic issues…
Secret teacher confessions: What your child’s educator wishes they could tell you about NZ’s education crisis
If they want to play with a child, they sometimes don’t even know how to say, “Can I…
Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
It took less than an hour for the first fatality of the New Year, between Te Aroha and…
Vigil for Swiss bar fire victims: Tears and stunned silence at Crans-Montana gathering
Mourners laid flowers and candles, with many knowing victims or those still missing. Photo / Maxime Schmid, AFP…
‘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…
Kiwi woman on holiday scammed out of $10,000 after fake Bookabach listing
“And she goes: ‘I don’t do Bookabach. What do you mean?’ “When I tell you, my heart literally…
Hastings Kotuku St homicide: Police want to speak to men and van driver who went to killed woman’s house
Anyone with information was urged to contact police via 105, quoting file number 251029/3817. Information can also be…