Morning people: Comedian Tom Sainsbury’s stress-fuelled start to the day
How do you wake up? I usually wake up between 5.30 and 8am. If I’ve slept all the…
Kereama Rewita stabbed Keith Pati to death after dispute about Hastings party
The argument had escalated and involved someone else throwing a can, which struck a toddler being held by…
Fletcher Building cuts debt with $450m asset sales
After the settlement of the construction division divestment and the other sales, Fletcher will have significantly reduced its…
Gisborne Hospital doctor vacancy rate falling, Health Minister says
However, Health NZ reported it was 37% as of February last year. Gisborne senior doctors sent two letters…
Rabobank survey: Farmer confidence dips but remains positive
Rabobank New Zealand general manager for country banking, Bruce Weir, said the unrest in the Middle East had…
Kaikohe man Mitchell Nield jailed for seven and a half years over child sex offences
It comes after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith recently announced a proposed law change removing the need for judges…
Police issue warning about latest bank card letterbox scam targeting elderly in Auckland
”They convince the victim that their bank account has been compromised and instruct them to place their bank…
From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
Sweden shooting: Mother warned social services about Kiwi dad days before daughters shot
Swedish police said the suspected perpetrator was found dead nearby a short time later. They were treating the…
Coogee shark attack: Young mother Leah Stewart has arm amputated
They said she has more surgeries scheduled for the coming days. A GoFundMe campaign to help in her…
Tiny Anvil founders on swapping airline careers for garden design success
What inspired you to start the business? Paula: It was born out of something that we couldn’t find…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis holds press conference at Parliament on state of the economy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis receiving a standing ovation from her colleagues after presenting Budget 2026 in the House.…