12+ hour, 28+ min ago  (648+ words) April 20, 2026 10: 02am Apr 20, 2026 10: 02am A rising star in the opera world is set to perform deep beneath the earth in an upcoming fundraising concert as he prepares to take his place at the prestigious National Opera Studio in London. Opera singer Ridge…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (178+ words) April 1, 2026 8: 30am Apr 1, 2026 8: 30am Shifting sands " the Environment Court hearing was preoccupied with finding a way to stop inshore dredging last week. Three separate bids by an Auckland" Austrian sculptor Willibald Katteneder will be the special guest artist at this month's Mangawhai…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (749+ words) January 19, 2026 3: 35pm Jan 19, 2026 3: 35pm The volunteer lifeguard service at Omaha and Tawharanui had seen high beach attendance and increased visitor numbers over the peak summer patrol period, Omaha Surf Life Saving Club captain Rob Earley said. "We try to intervene before a…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (664+ words) January 19, 2026 3: 17pm Jan 19, 2026 3: 17pm Summer is a busy time of year for swim schools and surf lifesavers. Although New Zealand has made significant strides in reducing drowning rates, now at 1. 35 per 100, 000, recent analysis by Water Safety NZ suggests water safety has plateaued,…...