Generations of a Rotorua family’s Dutch and Māori legacy honoured with World War II bravery medal
Sjaak had enlisted in the Dutch armed forces in April 1939. He served with the 2nd Regiment of…
Kiwis need sheds, not carpeted ‘car bedroom’ garages – Glenn Dwight
It’s what I like to call a car bedroom. You know the sort. Carpet on the floor, plastered…
Woodford House bus crash survivor Sally Wenley releases unflinching memoir
Twenty-two girls were rushed to Hastings Hospital, where a handful were admitted to intensive care. The most badly…
Medical child abuse trial: Detective says mother avoided police when told her home was being searched
The woman at the centre of allegations she deliberately harmed her child during medical treatment for gastrointestinal problems…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
Whangārei alleged police assault: Pepper spray used, 2 men face charges
Smith said a 37-year-old man was charged with assaulting police and resisting police. He was due to appear…
Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Beef prices are up – what to use instead of mince (and when not to swap)
Figures from Statistics NZ show that while overall food prices have increased over recent years, pork prices have…
Auckland Council and the economy: Five key ways its decisions shape growth – Gary Blick
Planning rules for our urban land, an asset base worth around $600 billion in 2024, determine where homes…
Hannah McQueen: Health insurance over 60 – when to cancel, cut back or keep paying
It’s a fair question, but it’s the wrong one. When the numbers stop making sense At $12,000 a…
Stolen car chased from Auckland to Waikato: Police taser driver, seize guns
“I drive a Tesla, so my car’s quiet, and this thing was loud. It sounded like the gearbox…
Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town
There’s very much a new sheriff in town. And the differences don’t stop there. Willis has funded this…