On The Up: Rotorua band Kotahi Te Rā win Smokefree Tangata Beats national final
“It feels good to win, we’re proud of ourselves. “We just came to jam and have fun, and…
Mau rākau classes surge in Hawke’s Bay as more wāhine take up taiaha
In the past year, numbers have grown in the region, with three classes now being held in Napier…
On The Up: Wine Auction and Rotary night – Cranford Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
Guests were guided through the afternoon by event ambassador Mike McRoberts, alongside auctioneer Chris Kennedy. More than 40…
On The Up: Tauranga teenager bakes desserts for homeless, wins youth volunteer award
Hannah’s volunteering began through the Student Volunteer Army at school. The army formed in Christchurch after the first…
On The Up: Whangārei papakāinga project leads way under new council policy
“The whānau discussed the configuration and design of their whare with us to ensure kaumatua and kuia would…
Rock singer who punched bandmate onstage denies all allegations in lawsuit
Perry Farrell has filed a legal response after his Jane’s Addiction bandmates. Guitarist Dave Navarro, along with bassist…
Whakatāne properties, including Harbourmaster’s cottage, up for possible sale
For a short time, the house was used as lodgings for a month-long Artist in Residence, but from…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay actors share lead role in Matilda the Musical at Napier theatre
The musical follows Matilda, a young intelligent girl with wit, and psychokinetic powers. Playing the main role of…
On The Up: Negroni Week in Napier, 19 venues join city‑wide cocktail celebration
Negroni Week was sparked by Vincent Michaelsen, owner of Vinci’s Pizza in Napier’s CBD. Known for his sourdough…
On The Up: Negroni Week in Napier, 19 venues join city‑wide cocktail celebration
Negroni Week was sparked by Vincent Michaelsen, owner of Vinci’s Pizza in Napier’s CBD. Known for his sourdough…
Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up, massive discounts
All remaining stock is being sold at 70% off the lowest in-store ticketed prices. But administrators said no…
New Zealand sharemarket up as Pacific Edge rallies 12% – Market close
“It’s been a relatively quiet post result season day, without a lot of fundamental news,” Goodson said. Goodson…