Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Auckland Council and the economy: Five key ways its decisions shape growth – Gary Blick
Planning rules for our urban land, an asset base worth around $600 billion in 2024, determine where homes…
Stolen car chased from Auckland to Waikato: Police taser driver, seize guns
“I drive a Tesla, so my car’s quiet, and this thing was loud. It sounded like the gearbox…
Politicians find it ‘difficult to assess’ what Ministry for Ethnic Communities achieving, encourage better performance reporting
While Act may have desires for the ministry to be merged with others, its minister, National’s Mark Mitchell,…
Book of the day: Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis
Review by Gill South New Zealand Listener· 12 Mar, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Dave Rennie: Former players react to announcement of new All Blacks coach
“Everyone knows that test-match rugby and international rugby is different to Super Rugby or any other club competition.…
Labour asks Govt to exempt abuse in care survivors, people in hardship from MSD debt law change
The legal reforms are not connected with the compensation payments that abuse in care survivors will receive as…
Record portion of new lending goes to first-home buyers with small deposits as bank lending rules loosened
Furthermore, the Reserve Bank loosening the LVR restrictions it imposes on banks in December gave banks more leeway…
Best local spots in Dunedin: Cafes, bars, fashion and more to visit
Big Lizard, Ōtepoti. Photo / Neat Places A compact and colourful takeaway shop that is dedicated to sandwiches…
Where To Eat & Drink In Remuera: The Best Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Bakeries & More
Hidden laneways and hubs reward those who wander off the main drag of Remuera Rd. Remuera is blessed…
Letters: Auckland Harbour Bridge toll would hurt those who can’t afford it the most
Windier, wetter, bigger warning A timely article by Neil Reid, “Windier, wetter, bigger” (February 18), and one that…
Ukraine rugby: The Kiwis helping war-torn nation chase Olympic dream
“In Kyiv, they have four hours of electricity per day and now it’s minus 20 degrees. Even the…