‘Shocked and surprised’: New Napier Mayor Richard McGrath reacts to victory
“Over the last couple of years, our council has gone off on little tangents and we really haven’t…
Climate change: Government to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 review
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcedg the changes in Te Pahu, near Hamilton, at midday, alongside Climate Change Minister…
Local elections 2025: The New Zealand mayoral races going down to the wire
Similarly, at the Whangārei District Council, incumbent Vince Cocurullo has just a 67-vote lead over Ken Couper. The…
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay review: Luxury stay with space to spare
It’s on the Viti Levu mainland (a 45-minute drive from Nadi) but because there’s no off-site commerce anywhere…
Māori ward interactive: Did your region vote to keep them?
The 42 councils that held these referendums had previously established the Māori wards without a vote. Councils won…
NZ gin business Mothers Ruined forced to rebrand after trademark battle with energy drink giant
Davy and Gower applied for a trademark and set up a small distillery at Gower’s home. Their range…
It’s time for Auckland to fulfil its potential – Editorial
Wayne Brown was re-elected yesterday by the city’s residents and in his exclusive letter to Aucklanders on today’s…
Netball: Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echo
The Ferns‘ programme has been embroiled in turmoil for the past month since Netball New Zealand made the…
Beat the Chasers to add new ‘Maverick’ chaser in season finale
The current cast of quizzmasters includes: “The Beast” Mark Labbett, “The Dark Destroyer” Shaun Wallace, “The Governess” Anne…
When is the Starship launch? What to know about SpaceX’s next flight
Here’s more about Starship, and what SpaceX is planning in its latest test for a spacecraft that could…
Bathurst: Brodie Kostecki edges Broc Feeney to top qualifying session
“We’ve been spending more time on getting a good race car rather than a qualifying car and we’ve…
Fifth New Zealander killed in Ukraine war, remains yet to be found
A fifth New Zealander has died in combat in Ukraine, joining earlier losses (left to right) Dominic Abelen,…