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First Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (452+ words) 'Betrayed by the Government': Pensioner's income slashed due to 'hole in the system' Construction is under way for the first solar farm in Dannevirke, and another is planned by 2027. The Dannevirke SF project at 440 Tamaki River Rd, on the corner…...
Is the Whittaker's Chocolate Hotel Sweet at Hotel Fitzroy good or a gimmick?
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1060+ words) Close your eyes and picture a chocolate hotel. Your mind might be conjuring up images of chocolate artworks, edible cups and cutlery, furniture carved from chocolate, even a chocolate toothbrush and toothpaste. You flick on the chocolate light switch, but…...
'Delays and cancellations': Auckland train lines hit by disruptions
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (642+ words) Auckland trains have been hit by widespread delays and cancellations because of a "network control system failure. An Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson told the Herald that the disruptions " which impacted all train lines on the network " were because of a…...
Hit or miss? We try out Aurora Expeditions’ new ship
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (727+ words) Cruise expert Tiana Templeman sailed on Aurora Expeditions" new ship, Douglas'Mawson. Here"s what adventurous travellers can expect on board. There"s a particular kind of honesty that comes with a shakedown voyage, an invitation-only sailing that tests out a…...
Luxury travel deals: Cruises, Galapagos, Indian Pacific and Murray River
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (544+ words) Luxury travel deals: Cruises, Galapagos, Indian Pacific and Murray River'NZ Herald Sail, ride and explore with these standout travel deals across land, sea and wilderness. Save on luxury voyages Explore the world in ultra-luxury with Regent Seven Seas Cruises" Exotics…...
Is a 15-day Budapest-to-Amsterdam river cruise good value for Kiwis?
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (468+ words) Lorna Riley hops aboard a river cruise to see whether it really is the best way to see Europe. I'm no stranger to river cruising, having travelled down the Rh'ne in France and along the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia....
The cruise that changed my mind: Busting big cruise ship myths
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (379+ words) So you think you know how a cruise holiday plays out? Travelling from Sydney to Auckland onboard Discovery Princess, Lorna Riley realises reality is very different to expectation. As I belt out the words to Kenny and Dolly's Islands in…...
EV surge: Weekly sales hit 1540 as prices at pump bite
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (465+ words) The petrol price shock has fuelled another boom week for electric car sales. Combined new and New Zealand-new light battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) registrations were 347 for the week ending March 8. The following week they jumped…...
How a superyacht career sparked a growing holiday-home venture on the Tutukākā Coast
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (554+ words) Bianca Farrell, founder of Ula Stays, talks to Tom Raynel about switching from superyachts to property management and the growing opportunities in Northland. Each Monday, we interview a small-business owner. This is now a regular feature of NZME's editorial campaign…...
LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (928+ words) The Government's plan to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal in Taranaki to reduce electricity prices is in doubt. A decision on the type of terminal and who will build it is due mid-year, but ministers are considering using…...