New figures released by the New Zealand Transport Agency show that in excess of $60,000 is being spent each month to remove graffiti on Auckland motorways.

In 2016 four people were killed on a ride at Dreamworld on the Australian Gold Coast including Cindy Low, originally from Kawerau. Now an inquest is investigating just why it happened.

A total of 18 retirees are involved in the dispute.

Up to 350 tags a month are removed at a cost of between $500-$2000 each.

Amendments to the foreign buyer ban would give investors more leeway.

Pump failed two times on fatal day. The third time it failed, four people died.

2000 primary teachers met today to vote on whether to accept Education Ministry offer or to take strike action.

Albert Park's historic caretaker's cottage has been hoisted two-metres into the air using technology developed after the Christchurch earthquakes.

Albert Park's historic caretaker's cottage has been hoisted two metres into the air.

Nine emergency housing units originally dubbed "prison cells" to open in West Auckland.

Agricultural industry recommending lamb and calf days don't go ahead.

Comment: It's long past time for news media to stop kowtowing to the emperor.

Influential Kiwis give their tips where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should visit in NZ.

Eagle-eyed observers noticed the North Korean leader had a sneaky move during Summit.

A West Auckland couple have been jailed for keeping their children “like caged animals” in a case of abuse and neglect described by a judge as “despicable and sickening”.

An Auckland couple have been jailed for keeping their children "like caged animals"

A two-level "super penthouse" being marketed for $35 million sets a record for the asking price of a New Zealand apartment, according to its salesman.

'Super penthouse' in Auckland's CBD is tipped to set an apartment record.

A new tax has exclusions but everyone, including Kiwis, may pay more on an existing levy.

It will soon be more expensive to visit New Zealand as tourists face a new $25-$35 tax and others face higher visa fees under proposals aimed at raising money for infrastructure, conservation and immigration costs.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

The Hits’ Paul ‘Flynny’ Flynn talks about the importance of exercise and diet for a happier life.

The tourist industry wants to benefit from a proposed international visitors levy.

A memorial service is being held to remember the more than 70 people who perished in the fire in the London high-rise.

Tourism Industry head hopeful new levies won't deter tourists.

The Duchess of Sussex says married life is 'wonderful'.

State house owner and manager Housing New Zealand Corporation is work with businesses to develop 23,600 new Auckland residences of which 11,000 will be state houses and the rest affordable, free-market places.

The cost of your ASOS order, buying your daily coffee, fruit and veggies and filling up on petrol is set to increase.

Auckland Council members have a role ready made for dissension.

COMMENT: I would fool myself that I wasn't stacking on 15kg every six months.