On The Up: Bay Boardriders donate surfing gear to Matakana Island School
McCoy said he would turn up to the weekly sessions on his jetski, and the students would meet…
On The Up: Christmas spirit shines with free meals, hampers and donations
Parents will also get a chance to pick out Christmas gifts for their children, from community donations through…
US airport civility campaign: Should Kiwi travellers dress up to fly?
Onboard an NAC flight in 1977, also known as “the burnt orange age of travel”. “Air travel is…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay gets new $5 million air ambulance – ‘This plane will save lives’
The new plane will be used for domestic missions, including patient transfers from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to other…
On The Up: Young golfer Josh Beckham gets surprise slam-dunk hole-in-one at fundraiser
Golfing runs in the family – his mum, dad and brother all played at the club. His mum…
On The Up: Havelock North K Studio of Dance production to reflect on half a century of memories
K Studio of Dance in Havelock North are celebrating half a century of dance by showcasing favourite excerpts…
Society Insider: Luxury lodge designer Virginia Fisher plans downsize from $25m waterfront mansion; real estate star Megan Jaffe sells up
She and husband Stephen, chairman of the Spirit of Adventure Trust, have owned the Sarsfield St property for…
Waikato police officer Jacob Collins gives up suppression appeal after pepper spray assault conviction
Collins was convicted and ordered to pay the victim $1000 in emotional harm reparation. Collins’ counsel, Russell Boot,…
Beef + Lamb NZ report: National lamb crop up as ewe performance lifts
Beef + Lamb NZ chairwoman Kate Acland said the lift in the lamb crop was a welcome boost…
Haeata Community Campus mouldy lunch probe finds school most likely mixed up food, not supplier
“We know the issue caused a lot of concern among parents and students at the school, so we…
Don McGlashan on Chris Bishop awards spat and why he yelled ‘shut up’
Successful songwriting career “Like a very square peg in a very round hole” is how McGlashan describes his…
On The Up: Northland sun to solar power Ryman retirement villages New Zealand-wide
Ryman’s 40 New Zealand villages – including Jane Mander in Whangārei – used 48GWh in the 2025 financial…