Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high
One of the country’s main crisis helplines says more children than ever before are seeking help – some…
Controversial fast-track development north of Auckland gets approval
A 1200-home housing development on farmland west of Auckland’s Ōrewa has been granted fast-track approval, subject to wastewater…
Student surge during free power hour knocks out network
Dunedin students on free power deals are causing extreme peaks – leaving them cold and in the dark…
Former Waipā District Council candidate Hope Spooner defrauded MSD of $107k in benefits
She sought name suppression, which was declined by Judge Kim Saunders. Spooner, a mother of four, told a…
New Zealand To Equip 500 Schools With Solar Panels
New Zealand has released a list of 500 schools nationwide that will be equipped with solar panels, and is now…
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of Tauranga toddler Sadie-Leigh Gardner
Today, an inquest began into Sadie-Leigh’s death. The toddler died on March 29, 2019, from what pathologist Dr…
The Shout Magazine (New Zealand)
The Elephant Hill portfolio – including the winery, cellar door, restaurant, luxury lodge, vineyards, business assets, intellectual property,…
More than 100 pupils absent daily at Point Chevalier School, Auckland as winter illness hits
With a roll of about 600, the absences were noticeable as some classes only had nine pupils. The…
Labour rules out NZ First, Hipkins says caucus call was unanimous
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out working with NZ First after the election, saying its “overt racism”…
Hawke’s Bay: Land acquisition hits hurdle for $350m Waikare Gorge highway upgrade
The Waikare Gorge realignment project will improve State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa, adding resilience to a…
Bread brand Bürgen announces departure from New Zealand market
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Builder told inspector another person had supervised work
An Auckland builder has been fined $8000 after carrying out foundation work without a licence and using another…