2+ hour, 39+ min ago   (362+ words) The Manukau Symphony Orchestra presents Family Concert 2026: Myths & Monsters on Sunday 20 September at the Due Drop Events Centre, with two performances at 2.30pm and 5.00pm. Designed for audiences of all ages, the concert brings stories of magic, mystery, fantasy, and adventure to…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (623+ words) Once read, this book is never forgotten. Like a catchy Top 40 tune, the ceaseless rhythm and motion is so compelling that surrender is the only option. Yet as I’ll explain below, Phil Eastman’s picture book Go Dog. Go! was a…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (515+ words) Businesses in Blenheim’s town centre remain open and ready to welcome customers while the Market Street Revamp continues Earlier this week, Business Trust Marlborough met with a number of town centre businesses, with the support of Council, for a CBD…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (848+ words) Dr Libby’s supplement company has experienced “iconic growth” over the past six months as Kiwis turn to natural health products to solve long-standing issues. Bio Blends is rebranding to OnBlends™, with the brand having its biggest six months of sales…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (435+ words) RNZAF aircraft past & present by Gavin Conroy Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters will partner with the Royal New Zealand Air Force to commemorate 90 years of RNZAF service to New Zealand at its 2027 airshow in Marlborough. In 2027, the Royal New Zealand Air…...

5+ day, 57+ min ago   (445+ words) Two community-led projects protecting threatened native species and critically endangered ecosystems have been selected to share $529,035 through the DOC Community Fund, Ōtaki MP Tim Costley says. The Government funding is expected to leverage a further $1,079,217 in cash and in-kind co-investment…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (574+ words) From 14-18 October, the Wellington Jazz Festival returns to the capital for its 30th anniversary year, with an electrifying programme of international artists making their Aotearoa debuts, acclaimed New Zealand musicians, new works, and unforgettable live performances. Across five days, more than…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1034+ words) Auckland Council-supported conservation efforts have come full circle, with kōkako from the Hūnua Ranges set to help rescue their struggling northern cousins in Waipoua Forest. In a powerful example of collaboration and long-term investment paying off, conservation partners are translocating…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (930+ words) The sleek new GRF-70 takes single seater racing in NZ into a new era. Pic Andy Kruy The new car is based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T326 Tatuus chassis, as used in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC),…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (310+ words) Tongan artist Folau has released his new single ‘Mamahi Moe Kona,’ written and recorded in a single night following the passing of his grandparents. The song reflects on grief, loneliness and the loss of the people who shape us most,…...