Northland news in brief: New children’s book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under way
New classrooms Four Northland schools will receive new classrooms after the Government says it freed up $100m to…
Tight local election results confirm new mayors across New Zealand
Had the results stayed as they were, Grant, who has been living as a trans woman since 1971,…
Kiwis v Samoa: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set for unique test showdown with New Zealand
Probably his finest Kiwis’ performance came in the historic 26-12 Anzac test win over Australia in Brisbane in…
Breakers beat Jack Jumpers to get back to winning ways
Rob Baker picked up two fouls in the opening 90 seconds of the contest, the big forward’s departure…
NZ stocks end lower while Eroad tanks – Market close
Locally, market leader Fisher and Paykel Healthcare (FPH) dropped $1.02 or 2.8% to $35.45, on turnover worth $14.7…
Macpac revenue and profit fall as New Zealand demand softens
The business has 39 stores in New Zealand, 26 in the North Island and 13 in the South…
The supermarket deals that are too good to be true – and how to spot them
The consumer push-back Public frustration over scanning errors and endless specials led Consumer NZ to launch its Price…
Coroner orders joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashes
Jack Willson of Cambridge died at the age of 10 in a motocross crash. Photo / Supplied Jack’s…
Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush and Oscar-nominee John Lithgow up for New Zealand Screen Award
Lithgow is best know for his role in TV comedy 3rd Rock From the Sun, for which he…
Iggy Pop and Joan Jett lead Summer Concert Tour shows in Taupō, Whitianga and Wānaka
“I am bringing the world’s greatest rock band and a full bag of everything I know how to…
Marc Patrick Johnson on the run after arrest in DEA undercover sting in Romania: US Marshals offer $17,500 reward
All three men were to be extradited from Romania to stand trial in Texas on serious criminal charges.…
New Zealand Police Association elects new leader as Chris Cahill stands down
Watt told Newstalk ZB he was “ecstatic” to be selected as the new president. “I’m so proud of…