Hastings Sikh temple consent extended to 2027 after project delays
“Everything is running nicely and smoothly through … and, hopefully, very soon, we will start developing.” A Hastings…
Supercars winner Ryan Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
“We came really close in 2021 before Covid, so it’s awesome to finally get a deal done this…
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The Best NZ Restaurants Out Of Auckland, According To The Viva Team
Where do we go when we’re away to enjoy the best of New Zealand produce? Mission Estate, Hawke’s…
Deciding Where To Go In Auckland For New Year’s Eve? Jesse Mulligan Has Recommendations
Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on New Year’s Eve dining, and answers reader concerns about his health…
British comedian Alan Davies bringing stand-up show to NZ for 10 dates in 2026
One of the UK’s best-loved comedians, Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as…
Kaikōura fires: No charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked blazes
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Election 2026: National’s KiwiSaver contribution proposal would lead Government to get more money from Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax
National is suggesting increasing employer contributions by 0.5% per year over four years, taking it from 4% in…
Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says
Te Pāti Māori had declined the invitation to attend the hui in Kaikohe, saying it had been advised…
Police speak to man after indecent act at Ocean Beach
A spokesperson for the Hastings District Council said there were no nudist beaches in the district, including Ocean…
Silica fears prompt repeat call to ban product in New Zealand
“Last year we became the first in the country to supply a zero-silica engineered stone alternative, the safest…
Cruise ship Disney Wonder to arrive into Auckland after man lost overboard in Tasman Sea
Fellow passenger Mitch Talbot said cruise guests were informed about the incident over the ship’s intercom. “The captain…