On The Up: Hawke’s Bay surfer set to compete in Lady of the Log despite injury
The increasingly popular women-only surf competition was started in 2021 by Holly Macdonald and Niamh Jefferson, who started…
Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals from October
Shares in both companies were sharply lower in after-hours trading in Europe. The tariffs include 100% on pharmaceuticals,…
Hawke’s Bay scientist Rashmi Kant sentenced to home detention for indecent assaults on students
The victims should be going out with “a spring in their step and the world at their feet”,…
Conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita on marriage, boundaries and future plans
When asked about how they navigate honouring Lupita’s boundaries, Carmen says it all comes down to communication. “I…
Traffic delays expected on SH1 and SH41 during Sir Tumu Te Heuheu tangihanga
Sir Tumu chaired the Māori Heritage Council, held multiple leadership roles and was an important figure in environmental…
On The Up: Tauranga teen Ellison Hollands crowned world junior girls’ waterski racing champion
Ellison’s driver is her dad, Gene Hollands, and they race at up to about 130km/h, with Ellison on…
Christopher Luxon leadership strain – what’s the strategy on the ninth floor? – Audrey Young
“I don’t think there’s a single New Zealander that could do a better job than Nicola Willis,” he…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay on trial in Rotorua over child sex abuse allegations
Ramsay is also accused of showing child exploitation material to both children. It is Ramsay’s defence that several…
Pāpāmoa assault: Police appeal for witnesses after woman attacked on street
The unknown person ran across the road, towards a campervan, a small red vehicle, and another vehicle parked…
Donald Trump expected to make ‘announcement’ on autism
“I think we found an answer to autism, how about that?” he said, speaking to a huge crowd…
Mum pulls son from school after cheese on crackers banned at snack time
However, she reiterated that her son, a self-confessed fussy eater, has always preferred three plain crackers with a…
Tongan Queen calls on New Zealand artists to help revive and take its tapa tradition to the world
One hundred Tongan women from 20 villages participated in the ngatu workshop in Tongatapu. Photo / Supplied Gillies…