Tauranga’s 90‑year‑old Reg Denny to walk City to Surf Half Marathon
“I started 75 years ago on a cycle, racing in England. Came out here and took up marathon…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Catering giant Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme
The other suppliers are Appresso Pro Foods, Montana Group, Ka Pai Kai, KDJ Catering, Star Fresh, University of…
‘1140th in the queue’ – Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown, regulator still pushing for $59m penalty
Earlier, New Zealand’s Commerce Commission sent the firm a letter, warning of potential Fair Trading Act breaches. From…
Lucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40m
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Ocean Beach incident: Hastings police step up patrols after naked man performs indecent act
The woman said police who arrived at the scene initially told her they could not arrest the man…
Waikato cop loses discharge bid after excessive pepper spray of motorist
‘Already suffering immensely’ On the morning of January 10, last year, the officer, wearing his police uniform, was…
Bolton Equities to euthanise ageing lions at Whangārei wildlife park
The Northern Advocate has reported before expert comment stating the big cats are unable to be released into…
Millions of Americans to get reduced food aid during government shutdown
At the heart of the fight is money to help Americans cover health insurance under the Affordable Care…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
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…
MPI finds fourth yellow-legged hornet queen and says traps will be used
Windust, a former beekeeper, also challenged MPI’s earlier claim that there were no suitable traps for the hornets.…