Kategori: British Commonwealth

26 Nisan 2024

Phoenix v Macarthur FC: Wellington’s Kosta Barbarouses hopes to stay as club chases first A-League trophy

Barbarouses wants to remain with the Phoenix but discussions are continuing with the club.

Hauraki District Council eyes changes to bring in two Māori ward councillors

Hauraki District Council voted to introduce Māori wards in October 2023.

NBA star Joel Embiid diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, says affected him since before playoffs

Embiid says it has affected him since before the playoffs.

Crystal Hackett’s stunning win in $110k Taylor Mile shocks NZ racing

From last place, Hackett leads Mach Shard to victory.

Horse racing: Warren Kennedy looks to close in on jockey’s premierships at Te Rapa

Kennedy goes into the meeting leading the jockeys ranks on all three metrics.

From the MTG: Pukeora Sanatorium purpose-built to aid treatment of lung damage and tuberculosis

Many veterans suffered lasting effects of gas attacks and incurable tuberculosis.

Australian comedian Chopper brings Not Here to F*** Spiders tour to Whangārei

The comedic icon says meeting the real life Chopper Read was under-whelming.

Hamilton City Council decision to deny theatres’ funding applications raises concerns

Waikato Herald spoke to local arts advocates about what the cuts mean for the future.

Selfishness sky high on long-haul flights: Dave Mollard

OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.

The Bay-chelor: Meet Hawke’s Bay’s reality dating show hopefuls

Michaela Gower goes behind the scenes with Hawke's Bay's bachelor and bachelorette.

Disability funding cuts huge blow for Whangārei parents of disabled son, 23

Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.

Rotorua Lakes Council drafts 30 year, $3 billion infrastructure plan

It follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.

Orthopaedic surgery delays: Auckland retiree in agony - ‘I feel the bones grating’

Bob Menzies has been waiting for a knee replacement for more than four years.

Nicolas Hamilton: Growing up in the shadow of my brother Lewis

Times: Overcoming addiction and cerebral palsy to take his place on the starting grid.

Waikato vehicle collector Neil Fitzgerald on his love of draglines

'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'

Editorial: Super Rugby Pacific’s Anzac round another botched footy fan opportunity

Opinion: League wins out over rugby in how it honoured Anzac Day and provided for fans.

Letters: Closing the Cabinet door on key portfolios; putting the brakes on ram-raiders

OPINION: 'It is clear that Mr Luxon wants to be seen as the 'heavy roller'.'

Whanganui District councillors’ pecuniary interests revealed

Elected members are busy in and out of chambers.

New Zealand: How gene technology is changing future of food

Opinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.

Winston Peters’ Anzac Day Gallipoli speech borrows from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Deputy PM's sprinkling of phrases from famous address draws mixed reception.

Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had by axing poor performing ministers

His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes a leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers - Claire Trevett

Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake recorded south of Waverley, Taranaki

Geonet reported the shake at a depth of 70km.

Yogurt pouches recalled by New Zealand Food Safety due to the presence of black plastic

The agency said anyone with the product should dispose of it.