New Zealand Great Walk alternatives: lesser-known tramps worth exploring
The answer lies partly in the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marketing machinery. While the 11 Great Walks represent…
Fake Hachette offer: US author warned after bogus NZ book deal exposed
There was more: “To further support the launch and regional engagement of your work, Hachette will fully sponsor…
Person falls from Wellington apartment balcony after gunshot reportedly heard
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Letters: Free GP visits should go to those who need them most
Doug Hannan, Mount Maunganui. No sensible objections I have yet to hear a sensible objection to Labour’s plan…
New state highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: Where Hawke’s Bay’s new councillors want to make a difference
One of the biggest challenges is the cost of living and the rapid rise in rates. People are…
Fire crews decontaminated after smoke incident in central Auckland
A hazardous materials unit was sent from Hamilton to assist. Emergency services attending the incident on Anzac Ave…
All Blacks v Ireland: Why Ireland’s historic success holds little relevance, and where All Blacks have the edge – Liam Napier
A week is a long time in rugby, though. Nine years is a lifetime. Much has changed since…
Amazon cuts staff by 14,000 as it invests in AI
According to the reports, the cuts would target areas such as human resources, advertising and management in a…
Jesse Mulligan Recommendations: Where To Eat Before Metallica At Eden Park; What’s New At The French Cafe; How To Order At A Thai Restaurant
In this fortnightly series, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on where and what to eat. Nothing Else…
ChatGPT maker OpenAI releases first web browser, Atlas – with Kiwi Ben Goodger at spearhead: Tech Insider
Could it dethrone Chrome, which holds around two-thirds of the web browser market? Not immediately. Atlas was only…
Suppression lapses for Zac Cochrane-Cope, accused of murdering Joseph Walsh in New Lynn, Auckland
Authorities have not disclosed how Walsh was injured or how the two knew each other. Cochrane-Cope was at…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…