Hawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekend
Several other warnings were in place for areas further north, including the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti area. The Hawke’s Bay Regional…
NZX tumbles on resurgent AI fears, with index down 2.9% this year – Market close
Local fall Market leader Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, declining $2.79 or 7.08% to $36.61, dominated the trading with…
‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford
She said it compared with 116 applications and $70m of investment over the two-and-a-half years under the previous…
New Zealand Open 2026: Can home stars finally reclaim Brodie Breeze Trophy?
“Winning the New Zealand Open would mean everything,” said Campbell. “To do it at Millbrook, in front of…
Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watch
“Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
French influencer admits faking dog-kidnapping prank for ‘entertainment’
Rather than his actual pet, the influencer said he had used a sack of potatoes in the clip…
British coroner rules Texan father unlawfully killed daughter with gun
“To shoot her through the chest whilst she was standing would have required him to have been pointing…
Sophie Ellis-Bextor charms Hamilton fans with sparkling BNZ Theatre debut
Monnery’s set consisted of several covers, including a Chaka Khan song and I Love the Nightlife by Alicia…
Napier wharf closed to all users, including the boaties
It came just days after the ramp’s busiest weekend of the year, when about 130 boats put to…
Crossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekend
It’s a particularly big weekend for Central Hawke’s Bay, starting on Saturday with Te Matatini 2027 qualifying festival…
Lorde Ultrasound Tour review: Emotional, proud homecoming at Spark Arena
We were in Lorde’s personal playground of pleasure and pain. Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour has already played over 40…
Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know
One victim died on the way to a hospital and two were airlifted with serious or life-threatening injuries.…