Overnight Desert Road closures as T2W project enters final season
“Minimising disruption for road users, residents and businesses is always front of mind for NZ Transport Agency Waka…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Jesse Mulligan: Where To Eat In Ponsonby Central; What’s Good On The North Shore; Where To Take A Big Group In Christchurch
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
UN secretary-general says global body is at risk of financial collapse
US Republican administrations and lawmakers have long criticised the UN as wasteful, liberal and ineffective – and in…
Ruakākā solar to hydrogen farm powers ahead to fuel heavy transport
Hiringa co-founder and chair Catherine Clennett said using a hydrogen-fuelled truck to transport the solar panels from Auckland…
BNZ Theatre Hamilton aims to put Waikato ‘back on the map’ of big events
“So bringing Hamilton back onto the map with … big shows like the Royal New Zealand Ballet, a…
Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil one week after landslide tragedy
“Sad for Mauao and sad for those people who have lost their lives. It’s just so, so very…
Society Insider: Auckland’s new luxury car social media star; Chelsea Winstanley’s glamorous Art Gallery fundraiser
Her guests so far have included UFC star Dan Hooker, Auckland FC player Lachlan Brook, restaurateur and influencer…
Central Hawke’s Bay Connect Youth and Community Trust pauses driving tests for a week
“We are busy doing as many lessons as we possibly can, so the minute we get the go-ahead,…
Auckland hospitality crunch: Trident’s Little Sicily in Onehunga to close its doors
“You should be held accountable to all small businesses when your actions cause businesses to lose their livelihoods,”…
Public buses introduced at Hawke’s Bay Airport – cost, luggage space, all you need to know
How much does it cost? A ticket from Napier CBD to Hawke’s Bay Airport (or vice versa) costs…
My Secret Auckland: Soprano Michaela Cadwgan shares her favourite spots in the city
In November I went on a bit of a mini-tour with my best friend, we tried Fitzroy Deli…