Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to 1986`s Top Gun, has finally flown into theatres. A highly anticipated movie for Sam, here`s his thoughts on Tom Cruise`s return to the danger zone. Read...

An Australian-based fraudster has brought shame as well as a loss of mana and trust to his iwi after he conned the organisation out of more than $3 million. Read...

One person has died after a crash between a cyclist and a car in Pāpāmoa.Police were called to Parton Rd shortly after 11am. The cyclist died at the scene.The Serious Crash Unit will be examining the crash scene and... Read...

OPINION: I`m going to do a bit of a Sesame Street and say that today`s comment is being brought to you by the letter C and the number 96.C for Christchurch. C for city. C for council.C also stands for contempt. Because that... Read...

It was love at first sight when Pat Kellet spied John Hall with his feet up in the ship`s library.`We went for a drink and we have been going for a drink ever since,` she said.They were aboard the Seven Seas as it sailed from... Read...

Staff and shoppers have evacuated Countdown Hastings following a disorder incident on Friday afternoon.A police spokesperson said the incident was called in about 2.13pmA group of shoppers, staff and police were standing outside... Read...

Gloriavale`s leaders have issued an unprecedented public apology today - saying they `denounce any and all offending that has occurred` at their secretive Christian community.`These actions are abhorrent to us,` they said in a statement... Read...

Hawke`s Bay`s newest street is due to be handed over to Kāinga Ora in about a month`s time.The 28 homes are at the northern end of Tomoana Rd in Hastings.This construction project, as well as providing much-needed social... Read...

On a day when birdies were flying around Harbor Shores in the first round of the Senior PGA Championship, Steven Alker began soaring with an eagle.The 50-year-old New Zealander, who already has won twice and leads the PGA Tour Champions... Read...

Former Warriors prop Matt Lodge has addressed his messy exit from the club, saying `there was no argument` between himself and club owner Mark Robinson leading to his departure. Lodge was abruptly released with immediate effect... Read...