Meridian Energy to spill water from Benmore Dam as South Island lakes rise
Meridian has been releasing water from Lake Pūkaki – the country’s biggest hydro lake – since December 3.…
Teenage Dirtbag hitmakers to play intimate Napier show
“I thought it was a good opportunity to make bands realise there’s more, there are a lot of…
AS Colour sells stake to Quadrant as Direct Capital trims holding
Quadrant Private Equity partners Louis Casey and Marcus Darville said they were thrilled to partner with AS Colour.…
New Lynn house fire death referred to coroner after investigation
Assistant area commander Waitematā District Katie Pocock said Fire and Emergency responded to multiple 111 calls just after…
Tauranga iwi place rāhui along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoana
For pāua and kōura, the area encompassed the rocky reef and coastal margins around Mauao, including the ocean…
On The Up: Northland sun to solar power Ryman retirement villages New Zealand-wide
Ryman’s 40 New Zealand villages – including Jane Mander in Whangārei – used 48GWh in the 2025 financial…
Napier MP Katie Nimon returns to Parliament with baby boy
“Funnily enough, it feels like nothing has changed at all. “It feels very normal to be back and…
What is quinoa? And is it good for you?
How Healthy Are Avocados Really? Avocados are known for their abundance of healthy nutrients and numerous health benefits.…
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis
“My message for Ruth Richardson is a very clear one, come and debate me face to face. Come…
Nicola Willis confirms Budget 2026 spending plans; return to surplus could be slowed
It couldn’t see the books returning to surplus in its forecast period to 2028/29. Rather, it saw the…
Leonardo DiCaprio on fame, balance and why he tries to ‘disappear’
Elsewhere, The Departed star expressed concern about the role artificial intelligence (AI) could play in the future of…
Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo
The strategy includes a combination of traditional and the new self-service station model with digital payment solutions and…