Hawke’s Bay man Peter Walker remembered as loving father and dedicated rugby player after diving tragedy
Jody described Walker as a “beautiful, quiet, humble, caring, kind man” who was well respected. “There’s no one…
Will Smith recalls almost dying in Arctic dive filming Disney+ series Pole to Pole
“So I went to ascend and hit ice. I was like, ‘oh no, Will, calm down. Calm down’.…
Māngere College intervention: Statutory manager appointed over poor attendance, NCEA results
A month later, the Ministry of Education appointed a limited statutory manager (LSM) to oversee the school’s board.…
Shane Khan ordered to serve full jail term after baseball bat attack on mate in Hamilton
Under the three-strikes law, reinstated by the Government in June 2025, the first strike involves a warning, while…
NZ sharemarket ends flat despite Fletcher sale – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, said there was uncertainty in the markets regarding the latest geopolitical developments,…
Why I stole my mum’s only chance at business class while flying Cathay Pacific
Meanwhile, when we checked in for our flight home at Hong Kong International Airport – originally a premium…
Inside the Family Court: Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Judge Lex De Jong drew upon his specialty in family law, his work with schools and his own…
Psychology of spending: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses – Mary Holm
I’m not saying that applies to every purchase. We can all look back on certain holidays or concerts…
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
From protecting heritage homes to banning oil and gas exploration, we need to be realistic about the cost of our ‘luxury beliefs’ – Roger Partridge
Auckland’s stadium debate offers a variation on the same theme. Every few years, the idea of a world-class…
New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
Civil Defence boss Kumeroa Tuhaka caught with undersize pāua in protected Akaroa area
The summary of facts showed he told fishery officers he was not experienced in gathering pāua and had…