Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 22 – 28
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Camry-loving Christchurch 4-year-old gets dream birthday thanks to Toyota surprise
“We talked about party themes with his dad, and he was completely adamant. “It had to be a…
Retirement village mover lost Arvida contracts, now being liquidated
Last November, Arvida was sold to private equity firm Stonepeak. “As a result, they reviewed and cut costs,…
Aoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Mother shares life of ‘extraordinary’ son and lawyer
She said climbing had not come naturally to her son, who suffered from altitude sickness as a child…
Media Insider: Sky launching new channels – Sky Kids and Sky Comedy to replace Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and Cartoon Network; music channels to replace MTV
Media Insider revealed in July that an overhaul has been sparked by the expiry of Sky’s existing programming…
Te Puke father Tristan ‘Eru’ Oakes’ mother makes moving tribute to her son after fatal shooting
He and his twin were two halves of the same heartbeat – connected in spirit, humour, love, and…
Many households paying too much for broadband, NZ Compare warns
Speed was cited as an important factor in choosing a plan, but almost half of the people surveyed…
Police won’t say how many staff are being investigated over internet use
“This has identified a small number of users of concern, which are now under review by the National…
All Blacks v Ireland: The Business of the All Blacks – can New Zealand Rugby help save the sport in the US?
This week, O’Kelly and his sons came face to face with rugby royalty in downtown Chicago, mingling with…
US couple killed in Waikato SH1 crash remembered for lasting legacy
“The love they shared was clear to anyone who saw them together, and our hearts break for the…
Dementia in Northland: Stigma still stopping diagnosis, experts warn
“There’s still a fair amount of stigma out there – people don’t want to get dementia or ‘go…
Dementia in Northland: Loving lies help smooth dementia journey
She has a Masters of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies from the United Kingdom’s University of Bradford and…