Auckland man Daniel William Baker convicted after laser hits cockpit of descending cargo plane
He was passing through 7000ft (2100m) over the Titirangi area of West Auckland and was about eight minutes…
Discover Tekapo: A winter escape with skiing and stargazing
In winter, Tekapo offers a different kind of charm. The landscape empties of its crowds but the sights…
Foreshore and seabed: Supreme Court issues new ruling on customary marine rights to rivers
The judgment also covers the application of the two-pronged customary rights test, which has been the subject of…
Kiwi expat reveals the ‘dark place’ his $200k job in Western Australian mines left him
When he started Fifo, the lifestyle was hard – but not yet soul-crushing. At his peak, Lachie was…
Hastings: From local body election newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five days
Milmine is the only newcomer across the region to be elected unopposed. She said she thought she would…
Cold snap for Hawke’s Bay: Rain and chill in weekend weather forecast
From Friday morning, the remainder of the front will bring scattered rain, clearing later that evening and bringing…
Ōtaki to north of Levin highway cost doubles to $2.1b, construction yet to start
“Our Government is committed to the road as it will deliver substantial safety benefits and unlock business and…
Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wanted
The job ad lists the roles of mayor, 10 councillors and eight community board members as up for…
Matty McLean and Matilda Green: From strangers to studio soulmates
“It’s been amazing. Art is such an engaged dad that he’s actually really enjoying it. I have FOMO…
When Ozzy Osbourne came to NZ he had just one wild request
Coburn said a cross made of wood and wire, wrapped in petrol-soaked rags, was hastily erected and set…
‘Greed’ drove mum who stole $500,000 from employer and spent most on takeaways, judge finds
In trying to break down Thompson-Bell’s offending, Judge Clark quizzed counsel Christine Hardy about exactly what the stolen…
The 2.2% rates rise dream: Mayoral candidates on what they’d need to cut to get the lowest rate rise in NZ
Napier City Council ratepayers will be paying on average 8.9% more. Hastings mayoral candidate Wendy Schollum said on…