Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India

The Aratere was sold to Jahaj Solutions in October and renamed. Photo: Glen Tomlinson Indian crew members on board the ship Vega have raised concerns about when they can return home, as... Read more »

India FTA agreement signed: Now the hard work begins – Antonia Watson

India, meanwhile, is accelerating its own network of agreements after agreeing one with the European Union earlier this year and with Britain last year. That urgency isn’t abstract. Exporters in both countries... Read more »

Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development

Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Photo: Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because of its proximity to a... Read more »

Former PM Helen Clark unsure if coalition Govt will survive until election

Speaking to Ryan Bridge Today, Clark said the coalition relationships were “clearly … rather fractured”. “They’re eating each other. It’s clear that Winston Peters is taking a lot of the National Party’s... Read more »

Passion for cakes | Otago Daily Times Online News

For Emelia Jackson, baking is meditative – the repetition of measuring, creaming, folding, scraping brings her calm. The Australian author, cake designer and recipe creator, who won the 2020 MasterChef Back to Win series,... Read more »

Country Life: Halcombe remembers its Home Guard

Banner and armlets carried by the Halcombe Home Guard Photo: Supplied The bunting’s up, sandwiches have been cut, crosses bearing the names of fallen soldiers are around the cenotaph and freshly made... Read more »

Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win

Not every game at Super Round had to be super. The good news is the Highlanders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 27-17 win over Moana Pasifika at fancy One New... Read more »

Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash

Silas’ parents, who pushed for the venues to be prosecuted, have told NZME they are glad there have been repercussions. While they did not want any businesses to be shut down, they... Read more »

Pūtiki kaumātua and kuia credited with creation of new Whanganui bus route

Dozens of people from the Pūtiki community turned up to try out the new bus service. Photo: Robin Martin/RNZ People power – or should that be Pūtiki power – is being credited... Read more »

Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return

Hurricanes player Warner Dearns scores a try. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns is relishing his time in New Zealand and says he would welcome a return in the... Read more »