Local elections 2025: Jonathan Larsen, Jason Smith, and Snow Tane still neck-and-neck for Kaipara mayoralty
Trailing well behind the leading trio was Ash Nayyar, with 1256 votes – 1783 behind Smith – effectively…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Shocking incident in Riccarton feature mars Kylie Williams’ special milestone
Kincaid said it was a surreal feeling after the race as the joy of victory was tempered by…
Rugby Championship: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s tribute to time in NZ with Ardie Savea’s family
The All Blacks called the two rugby powerhouses’ friendship “iconic”. Ahead of the Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden…
Hawke’s Bay farmers win dream wedding at Magpies match after 14-year engagement
Anderson said she and Kingston had booked a wedding years ago when they first got engaged, but life…
Whitianga orca encounter: Swimmers 3m from ‘massive’ dorsal fin.
Being camera-shy, Aull said they turned to avoid being filmed – only to be confronted with a “huge…
Phil Gifford: When Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath lit up a farm in Ngaruawahia
Black Sabbath (L-R) Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne pose for a portrait on May…