Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
Napier’s citizens’ assembly participants to receive $800 each and will remain anonymous
“Participants will work eight hours per day over four Saturdays, along with evening sessions as and when required,”…
Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Washington to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war
Zelenskyy said he had a “long and substantive conversation with Trump”, which began as a one-on-one talk, before…
Queensland court reduces sentence for Emma Lovell’s teenage killer
The ruling means the murderer will now be eligible for supervised release after serving 60% of his sentence,…
Covid-19 Royal Commission: Jacinda Ardern, other ministers refuse to appear in public before commission, but will co-operate
Grant Illingworth, KC, chairman of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic response, is leading the…
Manukura McLeod sentenced to life for killing sleeping love rival Dayne Rademakers
Rademakers died from his wounds shortly after arriving at hospital. A jury found McLeod guilty of murder at…
Alan Tudyk says ‘I, Robot’ role did better than Will Smith
Alan Tudyk‘s role in “I, Robot” was so popular it got him kicked off the movie’s press run.…
New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timeline
The Government will formally weigh up New Zealand’s position on the recognition of Palestine over the next month,…
Danny Abdallah to confront driver Samuel Davidson, who killed his children, in TV interview
He and Davidson have had numerous conversations in the years since the tragedy. But now, for the first…
Christchurch’s new stadium to debut with Super Rugby Pacific Super Round 2026
Ten of the competition’s 11 sides will play under the roof of the $683 million venue. “Fans can…
Invercargill man ordered to pay $305,000 back into estate of his mother after sister takes him to court
“And when people are after money, mate, they will trash you to bloody not only 500, but ……