Around half a million dollars in savings on top of superannuation should be sufficient for most retirees to have a reasonable standard of living, but those in... Read More

A Hindu priest is facing deportation after failing in his bid to avoid conviction for a lengthy campaign of control and violence against a woman that included... Read More

At least one more world shearing record attempt is planned in the summer Downunder, with a solo women's eight-hour merino bid confirmed with the World Sheep... Read More

Coromandel has welcomed the return of the Summer Concert Tour with Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear taking the stage in Whitianga. It was... Read More

As thousands of children prepare to head back to school, Police are urging parents to be diligent with their privacy settings before posting photos and videos... Read More

Thousands of children will start the school year without the essentials - including uniforms, shoes, food and stationery - with teachers warning that feelings... Read More

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025 Season with an eight-date tour in March, featuring an exquisite selection of Baroque masterpieces guaranteed... Read More

When thinking of Waihī, its history as a mining town is top of people's minds, but a 17-year-old college student decided to dig deeper. Bella Paulsen, of... Read More

Warning: Graphic content A 'violent and disturbing” video has emerged of a teenage boy repeatedly punching a live octopus in the head at a Bay... Read More

It was a case of contrasting extremes at the 62nd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville at the weekend. With 30-degree heat beating down... Read More

A quieter weather day is being forecast for today before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and... Read More

A worm farm that's been the subject of more than 130 odour complaints has been given the green light to expand its Kawerau operations. Vermicomposting... Read More