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…
Coroner finds church leader Tēvita Moeakiola drowned after boat capsize off Musick Point
A Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) report stated that hypothermia was likely a contributing factor given sea temperatures at…
Local elections 2025: Hawke’s Bay Regional Council restanding councillors keep their seats
Preliminary results will be announced on Monday. They include votes received today, but special votes are still not…
PPTA confirms nationwide teacher strikes as pay dispute escalates
The union’s national executive met last night to consider results from the vote, but 10 minutes before the…
Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
Brazilian couple who left priesthood and convent have tied the knot
Lais and Jackson Dognini met while they were both living lives of religious servitude. Photo / Lais Dognini…
Tom Phillips’ parents write letter of apology, say they never supported him
“We would like to send our sincere apology to all those in the Waitomo/Otorohanga districts, most especially those…
Josh Jacomb : Highlanders sign Taranaki playmaker for Super Rugby
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Brazilian couple found dead in scalding hot motel bath after daughter’s birthday
Chief medical examiner Andressa Boer Fronza said she believes they passed out in the hot tub, where they…
Sam and Hannah Whitelock list Hawke’s Bay farm Riverbank Station for sale
All Black lock Sam Whitelock in action during the 2021 Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park. Photo /…
Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
There are now concerns that some drivers given pass marks may not have met the required threshold during…
NZX awaits Wednesday’s Official Cash Rate call – Market close
ASB predicts 50bp ASB Bank is expecting the Reserve Bank to reduce the OCR by 50 basis points…