NZ National News
- Truck drivers trapped briefly after SH1 crash
Two trucks have collided on State Highway 1 in Marlborough, briefly trapping both drivers. - Christchurch crash victim's name released
The woman killed in a two-car bridge crash on a Christchurch highway was Awhina Aphenâ Bush-Te Hau. - Auckland Transport board expected to give $28 billion transport plan green light
Nearly $110 million will be spent on “emerging technology” to help ease Auckland congestion if a multibillion-dollar regional transport plan is given the green light on Wednesday. - Dairy owner and son stabbed in attempted Grey Lynn robbery
A mother and her adult son were stabbed in an “unprovoked and violent attack” at an Auckland dairy, police say. - Pensioners beg council to rethink compulsory tax for new organics collection
As Auckland Council moves to charge $70 for collecting food waste, two long-time composters are begging the council not to ping those who already dispose of it naturally.
Auckland News
- Former Soul Bar and Bistro company, part-owned by Eric Watson, in liquidation
Multi-millionaire Eric Watson and the founder of Soul Bar and Bistro have officially ended their association with their well-known Auckland waterfront restaurant. - Red Beach School community continues rezoning fight
A community is continuing to fight a new proposed boundary zone which would exclude local primary children from attending a secondary school just 800 metres from their suburb. - Auckland Transport board expected to give $28 billion transport plan green light
Nearly $110 million will be spent on “emerging technology” to help ease Auckland congestion if a multibillion-dollar regional transport plan is given the green light on Wednesday. - Dairy owner and son stabbed in attempted Grey Lynn robbery
A mother and her adult son were stabbed in an “unprovoked and violent attack” at an Auckland dairy, police say. - Pensioners beg council to rethink compulsory tax for new organics collection
As Auckland Council moves to charge $70 for collecting food waste, two long-time composters are begging the council not to ping those who already dispose of it naturally.
Wellington News
- Cafe Chat: Kapiti Olive Oil
David Walshaw only fell in love with olive oil after he started making it. - Review: Pour and Twist, Wellington
A taste of… Pour and Twist, 13 Garrett St, Te Aro. - Cafe Chat: Amy Alexander, JMR Cocktail & Co
Amy Alexander has worked behind the scenes at some of the capital’s iconic venues â and is now taking the “ready to drink” concept upmarket. - Bus woes in Wainuiomata following change of contract
Early “teething issues” for a new regional council bus contract holder have left a Lower Hutt woman unimpressed after a frustrating wait for her morning commuting service. - When will Wellington City Council start housing construction?
Wellington city leaders want to see housing projects get underway sooner rather than later.
Christchurch News
- Cafe Chat, Canterbury Nuts
Growing hazelnuts at West Eyreton was a chance for Mark and Jenny Harris to escape the city and work from home. - Review: Cafe Berlin, Christchurch
A taste of⦠Cafe Berlin, 9C Normans Rd, Strowan, Christchurch. - Creative Conversations: Crooked Lidz causing a scene in Christchurch electronic music
A four-man live act, a jazz fusion duo and underground raves are just a few of the avenues through which Liam Murray has explored his musical intrigues. - Dancing With the Stars champion Simon Barnett picks this year's winner
Reigning Dancing With the Stars champion Simon Barnett has revealed his pick to win the 2018 edition. - Simon Barnett says wife Jodi 'responding really well' to radiation therapy
Jodi Barnett is “responding really well” to radiation therapy for a malignant brain tumour.
NZ Sports News
- Kiwi-born Queensland rookie taking Origin elevation in his stride
Kalyn Ponga’s stress levels seem to be closer to someone boarding a council bus than preparing for a State of Origin debut. He speaks the ways he plays, with effortless confidence and the conviction t … - Fifa World Cup: Expert reactions as Cristiano Ronaldo impressed, Argentina faltered
The opening round of the World Cup delivered everything we could have asked for. - Neymar leaves Brazil training session limping
Neymar limped out of Brazil’s training session at the World Cup because of pain in his right ankle. - Australia crash to record loss as England hit men's ODI world record 481-6
Australia captain Tim Paine has described his team’s record ODI defeat to England as “the hardest day’s cricket of my life”. - NSW Matt Prior says late brother 'still with me' as he prepares for Origin debut at 31
The one person who would be proudest of new NSW prop Matt Prior will not be in the stands at ANZ Stadium on Sunday night but looking down from above.