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Chris Hipkins is set to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand after being the sole nominee for the Labour Party leadership. He has been a high-profile minister in the current Labour government, holding significant portfolios such as Education, Health, Covid-19 Response, and Police. The Labou

An Auckland couple was left reeling after finding out their Lotto ticket, bought on a whim with some leftover change, had won them $23.5 million. The Auckland couple, who wish to remain anonymous, are not regular players, but on a quick trip to the shops on Wednesday (18 January) decided to pick up

Southland motorsport fans have a chance to see a return of top-level motor racing at Teretonga 20-22 January when the Super Sprint MotorSport New Zealand Championship touches down. It will be a return of the Toyota FT-60 wings and slicks cars race at the track – the distinctive safety halo being a f

Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, in an emotional speech where she held back tears, this afternoon. Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister, and a caucus vote to elect a new Party Leader will occur in

This weekend’s Winton A&P show is shaping up to be a cracker with large entries of dairy cows in what will also be the South Island Championships. Three breeds will contest the SI champs – Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn and Jerseys, and show president Wayne Malcolm said there were 122 entries – almost

These are my top 50 garden ideas, garden hacks, garden secrets, tips and tricks that will blow away your mind. After the success of my 101 gardening hacks four years ago, I present these fresh and new gardening hacks and tricks for home gardening – for beginners as well as experts in gardening hobby

Southland teams brought home great results from the Marching New Zealand South Island Championships last weekend. Five competitive marching teams travelled to Nelson to compete in the championship marches – Blue Jay, Hokonui, Southern Stars U12 as well as Blue  Jay and Hokonui u16 teams. Hokonui u16

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes the $20 million offered by the Government to developing countries for the loss and damage wrought by climate change should’ve been kept in our health system. His comments are in relation to the recent announcement by Health Minister Andrew Little on the $90 mi