On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with two-ship day
This was nine ships fewer than last season, but some of those visiting were larger. “We’re in the…
Whaka100: Rotorua’s Tom Holland gears up for 100km pedal to save Kiwi blokes
Almost 20 years ago, Greig’s prostate-specific antigen levels in his blood tests began creeping up. Each time he…
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service
Guests included Whakatāne’s mayor-elect Nándor Tánczos, mana whenua and airline representatives. “It’s a new chapter for domestic aviation,”…
On The Up: Hastings cafe’s 26‑hour coffee marathon raises $19,000 for local dad with cancer
Howie formerly worked for Jarvis and his wife Jonelle at Roosters Brewhouse before she met Aroa, and Jarvis…
Tourism numbers up in August, airline group says New Zealand getting close to pre-pandemic peaks
O’Brien said New Zealand’s airline capacity for the “northern winter” from October to March was forecast to be…
Lotto: 18 players pick up nearly $19,000 in Second Division draw – where were tickets sold?
In the South Island, one winning ticket was sold to a player from the West Coast, three from…
Far North Māori ward prevails after thumbs up from 11,000 people
That had also been the case nationally with the other 16 surviving Māori electoral areas. Tepania said it…
Mental as Anything podcast host Angie Grey on why celebrities talking about mental health helps others open up
A high school teacher from Rotorua thanked her for the podcast, saying it opened a door for her…
On The Up: Napier teen cancer survivor walks with mum to support children’s cancer camp
Now 15, Max has been cancer-free for seven years. Monique said the journey left a lasting mark on…
On The Up: Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird bring award-winning six-course dining experience to Tauranga
“We have all of our whānau working with us on the evening, our aunties in the kitchen, our…
On The Up: Hastings couple Nane Araia and Wiremu Manaena are changing a community by running free fitness classes
“Just to even pass, honestly. I couldn’t even have cared if it was 51%. That 1% would have…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…