Balloons over Waikato: The Zuru connection to the hot air balloon festival
“When we were kids, Mat built a miniature hot air balloon as part of a school science project,…
Northland corridor toll proposal: Businesses fear higher freight costs
The northern toll point would charge $1.50, and the southern toll point $3 for light vehicles, totalling $4.50.…
Sydney radio shock-jock sacking: Show leads ratings one last time
Kyle Sandilands released a blistering statement this week after ARN announced it had terminated his contract. The shock…
Rotorua pensioners get extra time as housing rent increase postponed until June
The shift from council management was also intended to give tenants access to government housing assistance that was…
Otago psychology assistant programme pushed back as AUT, Canterbury on track
It would also offer an opportunity for psychology students who graduated with an undergraduate degree to continue pursuing…
Pinball arcade drug dealer Kim Dozier loses his prized machine collection
In his garage, police also found his collection of arcade pinball machines, collectively worth between $150,000 and $172,000.…
Taylor Swift vinyl boom pushes US sales past US$1b for first time since 1983
Although vinyl has been rising over the years, “the explosive resurgence of vinyl has been led by Taylor…
New Zealand rugby’s 30 most influential power-brokers – Gregor Paul
The past 12 months have marked a hectic time in the national game – from the field to…
Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better
Our bodies produce a hormone called melatonin, which helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles. When it starts to get…
Oscars: Michael B Jordan beats Timothee Chalamet to Best Actor award
“Security is extremely tight tonight. I’m told there are concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet…
Shares and kiwi down; inflation up – Market close
Eyes on Aussie interest rate “The market awaits Tuesday’s meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and there’s…
Homegrown Hamilton debut draws thousands for epic festival day
After more than 15 years in the capital, organisers shifted the event to Hamilton this year, bringing the…