Newberrys Funeral home was ordered to pay over 25k to an ex worker. Photo / Michael Cunningham A trainee funeral home worker who needed stitches and a splint after cutting herself during embalming has...

The 2022 Sailing Development Week in Rarotonga included past participants who had sailed at both the London and Rio Olympics. Photo/Tina Godbert Spending the school holidays in the Cook Islands would be a special...

A new notifiable pest, the fall armyworm has an appetite for corn and maize crops. Photo / supplied The fall armyworm has flown over from Australia, and Biosecurity New Zealand is hoping it is...

New Suk Jai Thai Restaurant owners Paul and Nhung Hines (left) are grateful for the help of former owners Anong and Charn Tiebtienrat. Photo / Michael Cunningham The owners of a popular Whangārei restaurant...

IHAD Dreamers Aamea Walding-King, Nevaeh Fiti and Zealand Erueti-Pickering are fundraising for a trip to Rarotonga, including Magnolia Garden Open Days this month. A group of Whangārei high school students hoping to raise $50,000...

Increasing numbers of prisoners with gang affiliations, a history of violence or a disorder are being blamed for prison repair costs growing. Department of Corrections figures show the cost of fixing intentional damage at...