Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
The teacher, driver and host who helped strangers take refuge during the Bondi terror attack
It was the perfect day in Bondi. At local cafe, Lamrock, patrons basked in the sun, drinks in…
MDARD Offers Food Safety Tips for Holiday Gatherings
Sleigh your holiday spread, not your guests LANSING, Mich.—Entertaining is one of the mainstays of the holiday season,…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
Four surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist
Many people experience pain or irritation after drinking alcohol in the lower chest or abdomen due to inflammation…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Everyday kitchen items that may be toxic – and how worried you should be
Gas stoves Gas hobs and ovens burn methane, releasing nitrogen dioxide and fine particles that can linger indoors,…
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In June, Stanford was subject to what she called “complete, utter garbage [and] lies” amid an attack campaign…
Should you fix your mortgage now as rates fall below 5%?
ANZ economist David Croy said the big question for borrowers was when would be the appropriate time to…
Waitangi Tribunal calls for extension to citizenship rights for Māori, rules legislation breaches Te Tiriti o Waitangi
“We would like to think that we’re living in a really different Aotearoa now, and that it’s really…
Toxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Northland and Auckland coasts as waters warm up
Of the 35 species of jellyfish in New Zealand waters, lion’s mane is one of the most common,…
Auckland boy racer who hit pregnant teen, causing baby’s death, loses Court of Appeal fight
At his sentencing in the High Court at Auckland in July for manslaughter, the young woman he hit…