On The Up: Long‑serving Whangārei hockey mentor Warren Litchfield wins School Sport NZ award
“He’s been the foundation on which so many teams and players have been built.” “What makes this nomination…
On The Up: Rotorua Museum Art Awards return with record $18k prize pool
Money raised through artwork sales goes towards the museum’s exhibition development project before its reopening, Wilson said. Four…
Pahīatua homicide: Motorists should not pick up hitchhikers resembling Jeremy Robertson
“We would like to thank those people who have contacted us regarding possible sightings of Robertson. Police are…
On The Up: Rotorua teen Tiare Savea on becoming a first-time WOW model
Wellington hosted the show for the 20th year from September 18 to October 5. This season’s theme, Rise,…
Toxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Northland and Auckland coasts as waters warm up
Of the 35 species of jellyfish in New Zealand waters, lion’s mane is one of the most common,…
On The Up: Titus Proctor claims debut knockout win in One Championship feeder series
Fighting under Muay Thai rules at lightweight, Proctor, who went into the bout with a 20-0 professional record,…
On The Up: Success in 48Hours competition driving Whangārei film industry
The film won two awards for its division: best script for the writing by McNeill and Michael Botur,…
Premature baby Sophie Neho defies odds as Dargaville-based parents vow not to give up
“If we didn’t get the second opinion, Sophie would not be here,” Jackson said. Sophie Neho pictured soon…
Jacinda: The Untold Stories; author David Cohen opens up on unauthorised Ardern biography and what he discovered
An audio recording of the discussion, which featured several other panellists, reveals that at one stage Cohen began…
Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson apologises after her Right to Repair bill dismissed as she was late to show up
As Rutherford was speaking, Parliament TV’s camera shifted to a wide shot of the House, showing Davidson not…
On The Up: Kaikohe to get 100 affordable homes in $51.5m iwi‑Crown project
The development would “directly address” Kaikohe’s toughest housing challenges, including overcrowding and limited rentals, he said. “Putting in…