Whangārei CBD taskforce moves to revive city centre as more shops close
The closures follow Life Pharmacy Orrs, EB Games Whangārei and hair salon Rodney Wayne all shutting their doors…
Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
The agency would be headed by members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on greyhound racing, Heather Simpson (chairwoman),…
Sam Wallace on twins starting school, quiet house and new fitness app
The girls’ fifth birthday on January 21 (which was also Sarah’s 43rd birthday) felt like a date they’d…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Billion-dollar spend on two Hawke’s Bay highway projects will boost region, AA says
A community drop-in session for the public to learn more about the project will be held on November…
Local elections 2025: Whakatāne votes for Nándor Tánczos’ ‘nice-to-have’ approach
With only special votes still to be counted, Tánczos is sitting 96 votes ahead of Luca for the…
Inside New Zealand Rustic: How farmer Malcolm Rough redefined natural home design
Presenting a home is a lot like how people look each other in the eye when shaking hands.…
More flights, more luxury this summer
Singapore Airlines is adding extra Auckland and Christchurch services, and welcoming the return of its iconic A380. More…
Jackson Garden-Bachop on grief, family and life after brother Connor’s death
Jackson Garden-Bachop said: “He annoyed the s*** out of me when we were younger, but as we got…