Cost of Living: Where to save on pet costs (and where you shouldn’t)
New Zealand loves its animals. Recent research revealed almost 80% of cat and dog owners consider their pet a family member. But with rising living costs,...
National Party urges Government to push ahead with defence spending, as Pacific contest heats up
The National Party is urging the Government to push ahead with new defence purchases as the geopolitical contest in the Pacific heats up. The Government has...
Highlanders suffer huge blow with Aaron Smith set to miss Blues playoff
The Highlanders’ hopes of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs on Saturday have taken an enormous hit, with captain Aaron Smith set to...
Rakiura pathway renamed to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Rachael Don/Stuff In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign, a short walk on Stewart Island has been renamed The Platinum Path. A walk on Rakiura...
Consultant is scathing of the Gore council he hopes to join
Supplied Former planning consultant Keith Hovell is standing for a district-wide seat on the Gore District Council is this year’s local body elections. A former planning...
Why you should watch Cameron Diaz be the best Bad Teacher on Neon
Bad Teacher In what must be one of Cameron Diaz’s last great films, before she slipped into the shadows and out of the acting business around...
Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War: Missing Succession? Try this Aussie cricketing drama
Howzat: Kerry Packer’s War I don’t really care that much about cricket, other than that our current teams seem like a lovely bunch of men and...
Chief executive who repeatedly raped girl has appeal against 17-year sentence dismissed
JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff Wayne Smith has had an appeal to reduce his prison sentence dismissed. A chief executive who repeatedly raped a young girl and filmed himself...
The Auckland ferry stop with ‘extremely low’ passenger numbers
An average of 1.3 people catch the ferry from a North Shore wharf after a $2.6 million upgrade. Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf closed from February...
Thousands sign up for hui after child injured in alleged assault at Hawke’s Bay park
123RF The 3-year-old was injured in an alleged assault at a Hastings playground. (File photo) Thousands of Hawke’s Bay residents have signed up for a community...