Treasury revises advice after initial scepticism of $1 billion LNG terminal
“There is a theoretical case for intervention in the context of economic security. However, in practice, we consider…
Dog Control Act to go under microscope after deaths and Northland outcry
He was worried by the reputation Northland had gained. “We don’t want a reputation to strike where people…
Auckland baby boutique arson: Alec Bellamy, who previously targeted radio host, jailed after mental health lapse
“However, the potential for that was ever present.” Pram display ablaze Bellamy has been in jail awaiting trial…
Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand
Tsunami sirens are blaring and evacuations under way after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga. The quake…
Major night rescue operation after cliff fall on Tāwharanui Peninsula, north of Auckland
The rescue, from launch to return, took one hour and 45 minutes. Darkness, wind and lively seas Kawau…
KMD Brands shuts down Rip Curl de-merger proposal as former Billabong execs fall short
KMD Brands chairman David Kirk today said the proposal created no value for shareholders, and was challenging from…
Tana Umaga leaves Moana Pasifika to take All Blacks defence coach job
“I‘ve been fortunate enough to actually captain this side and that was a big job, and I had…
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $32.4m to woman over sexual assault case
“She knew she had been drugged and raped by Bill Cosby,” the suit said. Attorneys said Cosby, 88,…
Person dead after car catches fire in three-vehicle Palmerston North crash
Police said the Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and inquiries into the cause are ongoing.…
Media Insider: Former TV3 boss Juliet Peterson to leave Sky TV after just eight months
The role would be advertised, Sky said. Peterson had elected not to put her hand up for the…
Christchurch man dies after suspected copper theft from live power box
Emergency services were unable to reach the man immediately as the transformer was still live. A man has…
Craig Bellamy fears Eliesa Katoa may never play NRL again after brain injury
“I don’t know if he’ll play next year … I don’t know if he’ll play again. “The doctors…