He says agriculture and a bounce in tourism are playing a part - but it seems the further south you go, the more optimistic people are.

Vaha'akolo says it's a privilege to share such company. 26 Jul: Ruahei Demant is relishing the prospect of leading the Black Ferns into their Rugby World Cup title defence in England next month 26 Jul ...

Alongside images from the shoot, Sacha posted on Instagram: "Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, some use personal trainers. I did all three." He added: "This is not ...

Police were alerted by a member of the public at Arkles Bay just before seven this morning. Work is now under way to identify them and understand the circumstances of their death.

Gigante of AG Insurance -Soudal had a brilliant Giro d'Italia Donne, finishing in third place, just 1 minute 11 seconds behind overall winner, Elisa Longo Borghini. By winning both mountain stages, ...

Sky, who is 25 years younger than Hogan, stood beside him on their wedding day, surrounded by close family and friends. At the baptism, Hulk wore his signature bandana and a white T shirt, while Sky ...

Health Minister Simeon Brown's announced funding for GP clinics will be better distributed based on the needs of the population. It means more money will go to providers in rural and deprived areas, ...

24 Jul: Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to secure his future - the 25-year-old Crusaders prop has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2028 season 23 Jul: A heads down and get ...

The McLaren driver has gone almost half-a-second faster than nearest rival - defending champion Max Verstappen - in qualifying. Liam Lawson's qualified in 11th - two spots behind Racing Bulls ...

The broadcaster and former talk show host was placed under a legal guardianship in 2022 following a series of health setbacks, including a reported alcohol relapse. She now resides at the Coterie, a ...

The current passport says Uruwhenua Aotearoa before the words New Zealand Passport. Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden's said the Government's stance is English-first, but not English-only ...

NRL COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. YOUR CARS SERVICE DOCTOR, USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY. 25 Jul: Warriors coach Andrew Webster is adamant the right-edge combination of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Kurt ...