Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara sentenced to nearly five years in betting-linked theft
The former interpreter to Shohei Ohtani, who admitted stealing almost $30 million (US$17m) from the Japanese baseball star to ...
The council thinks a piece of Napier Hill has been abandoned by the property owner, so it wants to sell it off
A property covered in scrub and trees on Napier Hill which is years behind on rates and thought to be abandoned, could be ...
Northland news in brief: Kai Iwi Lakes conservation event; ‘unexplained’ death; and house fire investigated
More than 150 residents experienced the wonders of Kai Iwi Lakes on February 1 – during the day and by torchlight after ...
Whanganui’s Wakefield Street Bridge closed to vehicles as district council seeks funding
The Wakefield Street Bridge in Whanganui East will be closed to vehicles for at least 18 months. It will remain open to ...
National Superbike Championship 2025: New transtasman challenge to conclude series
The Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship kicks off today with a new look and two rounds in the Waikato. The ...
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Art, comedy and cultural festivals
Here’s our round-up of the seven best events and activities taking place in Auckland this Saturday and Sunday, two more to ...
Warriors v Sharks: Sweet and sour mix for Warriors in first pre-season trial against Cronulla
The Warriors hierarchy will be satisfied – if not entirely happy – with their first outing of the season. The Auckland club managed a 12-12 draw with the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night, in a match ...
About half Northland’s vehicles fail initial inspection tests
More than 40% of Northland vehicles aren’t fit for the roads when first presented for vehicle testing. Figures released on ...
Gisborne District Council records 117 dog attacks over 2023-2024 period
Gisborne District Council made no dog-related prosecutions in the 2023-2024 year despite recording 117 dog attacks. However, ...
Mount Maunganui couple fail bid to have $100 Marine Parade cycle lane ticket overturned
A Mount Maunganui couple are upset they were fined $100 after council cameras caught them stopped partly on a Marine Parade ...
‘One less barrier’: Horizons region to make the switch to new form of payment for public transport
Whanganui could switch to the new nationwide public transport ticketing system - Motu Move - by the end of the year. Bee Card ...
The Chronicle Q&A: Sculptor Anna Korver dives into culture and art ahead of Whanganui talk
Sculptor Anna Korver, who divides her time between homes in Taranaki and Benin, West Africa, is heading to Whanganui for a ...