Older Northland workers struggle to find jobs amid cost of living pressure
In Kaipara, people aged 55 and over are the majority. Thomas left his previous role as a plumber…
Rotorua transitional housing residents asked to leave Fenton St complex after geothermal bore breaks
A woman who had lived at the property for more than two years, whose name the Rotorua Daily…
Ex-Gisborne girl, 6, with spinal muscular atrophy to spend third Christmas at Starship hospital in Auckland
Emily was 3 when she caught a common cold, and it quickly became life-threatening. She needed specialist care…
Hawke’s Bay trio aims to top 500 donated cookie buckets for Christmas Cheer Appeal
Lexi has taken over her father Chris Ormond’s Giant Brewing warehouse in Havelock North, which he says has…
New Zealand’s happiness ranking linked to sharing meals and helping others
Sharing meals, helping others and material security are parts of the recipe for happiness in countries like New…
Are pecans good for you? Plus, how much protein they have
Starbucks hopes to bounce back with a jolt of protein power Starbucks is rolling out new protein-infused drinks…
Qantas launches Auckland-Perth service, and new route to Johannesburg
Qantas said its inaugural return service from Perth to Auckland was scheduled to depart tomorrow. Tourism New Zealand…
Musician Nadia Reid’s guide to Dunedin: Top places to eat, drink, swim and explore
The genre-bending musician maps her memories of Ōtepoti through cafes, beaches, record shops and hidden walks. Sitting down…
Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
Russian cosmonaut removed from SpaceX Crew-12. Here’s why
Oleg Artemyev, a cosmonaut with Russia’s space agency, has been replaced on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-12 mission, Roscosmos…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…
All Whites power rankings: Who’s on the plane to the 2026 Fifa World Cup?
29. (32) Bill Tuiloma (Unattached) Earned a surprise recall in the last two windows, having been only sporadically…