Night works to rebuild key Rotorua route set to start next week
“We acknowledge that our earlier plan to deliver these works using a full road closure didn’t fully consider…
State Highway repairs planned near Taihape and Raetihi in January
Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected. NZTA media spokesperson Blair Cunningham said the maintenance and renewal…
Documentary in the works about forgotten Whanganui clothing brand established by Norwegian sailmaker
“I’ve talked to James Boyd, who worked there until the end of the 1970s, putting domes on the…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Banksy in Christchurch: 150 works on display in street art city
Girl with balloon, by Banksy. As the largest Banksy exhibition operating with authenticated art, Boersma says there’s more…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Why self-insurance rarely works: Nick Stewart
Inflation compounds these challenges. Your sinking fund may grow at 2-3% annually through interest, if you stay dedicated,…
Hawke’s Bay builder works through apprenticeship with BCITO after ADHD diagnosis
“It took a serious relationship with someone I love to point out that I should get checked out.”…
Fifa World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works
Where will the World Cup 2026 final be held? Metlife Stadium in New Jersey will host the Fifa…
New Zealand woman Karla Anne Drescher dies in Thailand hotel room
“Sadly, my mum, Karla Anne Drescher, has passed away while on holiday in Thailand on 27/10/25. “I need…
SH29 Tauriko West works progress as NZTA invites community input
– Upcoming maintenance on SH29 – The evolving Tauriko West community and other local developments “We’re looking forward…
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail: A journey through art and native bush
The trail begins at the Glass House and the first installation we came across was Anton Forde’s Nga…