On The Up: Northlander wins NZ hang gliding title for second year in a row
“The contest is in the natural knowledge of the sky and being able to read the sky –…
Jetstar announces first direct Christchurch-Perth route
The South Island airport said the upcoming Perth service would ensure Christchurch remained a strong, competitive gateway for…
Horse racing: Savaglee set for stud career as offers come in for star galloper
“He has been a wonderful horse with an amazing pedigree page and even before we have made this…
Why 2026 could be the year you volunteer overseas
Your experience can help Pacific communities thrive long after you leave. In 1962, Sir Edmund Hillary helped establish…
Tauranga transport, pools and parks upgrades among councillors’ 2026 goals
Councillor Steve Morris said there was a big six months ahead for his ward. “In March, we’re looking…
1 in 4 China-listed firms in red last year on weak consumer spending
Economy Ratio of companies posting net losses was highest since 2000 Domestic tourism revenue over the Lunar New Year…
Nicola Willis’ planned Tesco meeting on breaking supermarket duopoly revealed
The Government did announce a suite of legislative and policy changes in August last year, with the key…
Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council proposes 4% rates rise and $3b portfolio shake-up
Quayside managed the investment assets independently from the council and provided an annual dividend to the council. In…
Kāinga Ora’s Rotorua plans: More than 100 new social houses due this year
The Ranolf/Malfroy project final stage will result in 13 double-storey homes being finished by September. The project was…
On The Up: Three Hawke’s Bay finalists in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards
At 27, Harlem-Cruz Ihaia has become a national voice for whānau empowerment and community transformation. A mother of…
Hospitality worker had front teeth broken in customer assault as research shows customer abuse has doubled in a year
It found that more than a third of Kiwi hospitality and tourism workers experienced bullying and harassment by…