NZ Army ramps up combat training as Indo-Pacific security risks grow
The competition was staged last week at Waiouru. Observing was Colonel Mike van Welie, commander of the 1st…
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley weighs up big decisions ahead of World Cup squad announcement
“We’re conscious of that, so we make sure the process is thorough, honest, and clear. Some players won’t…
On The Up: Award-winning oyster burger puts Paihia’s Tipsy Oyster on foodie map
“It was great for the team and good to showcase what we do,” Dewan said. “We’ve won a…
Visions of a Helping Hand Trust to close Rotorua homeless laundry and shower service as funding dries up
It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to midday. The trust’s website says the service supports about…
On The Up: Kiwi skier Luke Harrold wins The Snow League and first World Cup in consecutive weeks
“They’ve felt pretty crazy. Like, the Snow League was my first pro-level event win and then to follow…
House-building rebounds, consents up 12% annually, seventh month of recovery
Stats NZ data today showed 15,972 houses consented in Auckland, up 16% annually. Precint Properties’ CEO Scott Pritchard…
Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
Celebrity real estate agents in New Zealand: Sports stars and actors signing up to sell homes
Former All Blacks Andy Dalton, Wyatt Crockett, Wayne Graham and Casey Laulala are also in the industry. Perhaps…
Immigration lawyer Ken Oh charged up to $77k for novel immigration package
Rather than offering a standard immigration visa package, Oh created a wraparound package that obtained visas and matched…
As diesel prices surpass 91 petrol, truckies say goods and groceries will start going up too
Diesel was more expensive than 91 unleaded petrol at five stations, cheaper at three, and the same price…
President Tremain steps up for the HBRFU
They all carried on the tradition of playing in jersey numbers associated with the loose forward positions played…
Beef prices are up – what to use instead of mince (and when not to swap)
Figures from Statistics NZ show that while overall food prices have increased over recent years, pork prices have…