Hawke’s Bay secondary school duxes 2025 – our best and brightest students
Oliver Stubbs is an incredibly talented and diligent young man who excelled academically throughout his time at Napier…
Northland salp bloom: Clear jelly-like blobs safe to swim among, experts say
Salp blooms are common around New Zealand in summer, but Northland’s warm currents and nutrient-rich waters make it…
Auckland’s Best New Restaurant, Cafe & Bar Openings: From Grey Lynn Pubs To Waiheke Bistro
We profiled 13 new openings earlier this year, but the good hospo news keeps on coming – here…
Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
Hansells Masterton receivership: Brand still owes $6.89m after sale to Hart family company
The bulk of the reduction has been payments made to secured and preferential creditors. ANZ Bank has had…
SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday traffic
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
From Labubus to robot vacuums: Afterpay shares New Zealand’s quirkiest buys in 2025
LED facemasks were particularly popular with women too, who bought 69% of the nearly 430 sold through the…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Consumer confidence lifts to highest level in 2025
“While we often see a lift in households’ spirits at this time of year, there is reason to…
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny New Zealand tour: Venues, dates and ticket info
“Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets – they attract some people and repel others,” they said…
Jesse Mulligan Awards Paris Butter In Auckland’s Herne Bay A 20/20 Restaurant Review
This is already a great restaurant. But it’s only going in one direction. I suspect there’s only one…
Kingswood could start huge Aussie invasion at Ellerslie
Kingswood has already accrued a solid record, placing in the Gr.3 Gallinule Stakes (2011m) at the Curragh in…