Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Doggy death row: Auckland animal shelter staff shattered as the dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed after court order
Tessa and Mia waiting for forever homes at an Auckland Council animal shelter. Robert Irvine, Auckland Council’s general…
Scream 7 premiere crashed by pro-Palestine protesters two years after Melissa Barrera’s firing
Barrera criticised Israel in 2023, writing that Gaza was “currently being treated like a concentration camp” and resharing…
Ashburton school incident: Reports of children unwell after ‘low reading’ of chemical found, two taken to hospital
A “low reading” of a chemical was discovered, Fire and Emergency Southern Communications’ shift manager Blair Walklin said.…
Air New Zealand political drama: Airports support ‘reset’ after $40m loss
“We’re pretty clear that we’re very supportive of the strategy work that they’re doing. It’s the right thing…
Far North’s Te Aupōuri green-lipped mussel farm hit by suspected vandalism
“They are shocked that this has happened, questioning why someone would commit such a crime,” she said. She…
Leading jockey admits using cocaine after testing positive on race day
“I take full responsibility for what I did. I’m embarrassed about it. “I have let down my family,…
South Waikato council walkout after mayor challenged on camera ban by councillors
A council spokesperson said councillor Zed Latinovic “interjected” while the mayor was addressing Bruce Simpson, the member of…
Northland must not be sidelined in Government infrastructure plan – business group
Minister Chris Bishop last week tabled the Government’s national infrastructure plan in Parliament. It sets out a 30-year…
One person dies after gang-related Christchurch altercation, police warn against retaliation
Police confirmed the people involved were associated with two separate gangs. “However, our investigation to date indicates this…
Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen maps four-point plan to drive revival
“The coach would probably tell you, centre back and I’d say midfield; every now and again, striker. But…
Police charge 46-year-old man after manhunt in Dunedin
He is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow. “An investigation into the events of Wednesday…