Far North councillor Davina Smolders could trigger $100,000 byelection
A 1News-Verian election poll on Wednesday showed the party on 9%, suggesting Act could win about 11 seats.…
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…
Auckland Council forcibly selling Pukekohe chicken farm over unpaid rates
While Auckland Council is refusing to divulge how much van den Bogaart owes, he was ordered to pay…
Hamilton woman arrested after alleged $100k online marketplace scam
The woman appeared in Hamilton District Court today, facing seven charges of using a forged document, one charge…
Extra transport services added to aid All Blacks, Warriors and Globetrotters Auckland crowds
Anyone travelling from the North Shore has been encouraged to take one of the special event buses running…
Flaxmere brothers among Song Quest finalists competing for $100,000 of prizes – On The Up
Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono, left, their mother Alofa Tulasi Fonoti, Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono and Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono. The singers were selected in…
Winton Land will no longer appeal $100k Employment Relations Authority ruling in wake of CEO Chris Meehan’s resignation
It followed a sudden announcement last month that Meehan was taking leave from his chief executive role for…
Compass franchise cut ties with Northland dealer amid missing pool payment claims
OCD customer Rob* said he’s out of pocket $115,000. The pool he envisioned was for his grandchildren, he…
Auckland wine collector John Bergin’s 1500-bottle cellar sells for $100,000
“A lot of love and care has gone into this cellar, but the time has come, and we’ve…
Northlanders surveyed ahead of councils’ restructure proposal deadline
FNDC and KDC have also topped their surveys with another option – each remaining standalone while taking on…
Horse racing riches: The Pukekohe businessman Malcolm Wrigley who turned his wife’s deathbed gift into $600,000 in winnings
Malcolm Wrigley says most of his horses have been mediocre and Jumal is different. Wrigley, who owns a…
Whitford tenant ordered to pay $100k after $145k rent dispute
Lewis was ordered to pay: Rent arrears $98,536.51 Filing fee reimbursement $27Lock/key replacement $186.49 Animal carer fee $360…