Sign In / RegisterWhere the parties stand on New Zealand Super
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
As the general election nears on November 7, Hibiscus Matters will be looking at some of the policies likely to matter most to people on...
/General Elections 2026Cognitive tests eased for older drivers
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
Older drivers should no longer face routine cognitive screening simply because of their age when undergoing medical checks to renew their driver licence. New guidance...
/Health & LifestyleStories behind the stories
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
Ōrewa author Vicky Adin has spent decades digging through family histories and turning the lives she uncovers into fiction. Now, after 10 novels, she has...
/Health & LifestyleWaiwera revival moves a step closer
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
A $58 million redevelopment of Waiwera Thermal Springs has been granted resource consent, clearing a major hurdle in the long-running effort to revive the landmark...
/BusinessKeeping Shakespear on track
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
As spring gets underway, Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Inc (SOSSI) has several projects on the go, including upgrades to the park’s much-loved walking tracks. Two...
/Auckland CouncilSubmissions now open on zoning plan change
Mon, 7 Sep 2026
Aucklanders wanting to have their say on Plan Change 120 have until September 24 to make a submission. The plan change proposes changes to Auckland’s...
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