Schools ban Woolworths’ Disney Ooshies collectables after toys cause conflict among students
A school Facebook post said Ooshies “have become a significant distraction during class time and break times”. “Because…
Wellington Phoenix sign Matildas great Tameka Yallop
Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman has heralded the signing. “We’re bringing someone into the group with an immense…
Massey Primary deputy principal Mali Allen guilty of serious misconduct after restraining student
In her decision, tribunal chairwoman Jo Hughson said Allen, who has been the deputy principal of the school…
Driverless car travelled 300m after four-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway, witness says
He suspected the driver had “done a runner”. “All of a sudden, the door on the driver’s side…
Olivia Dean moves sold-out show to reopen Auckland’s Western Springs Bowl after $2.5m upgrade
Western Springs Bowl was recently revealed to be undergoing a four-month upgrade led by its owner-operator Tātaki Auckland…
Colombia death toll rises as search for survivors continues after 7.4 quake
Declaring a state of emergency, President Abelardo de la Espriella announced later that the death toll had reached…
Waiuku murder trial: Witness says defendant was jovial after killing Judith Cunniffe in rural South Auckland
“He wasn’t too deterred about anything,” he said. The defendant, who has name suppression, has acknowledged through his…
Radio station broke rules accidentally broadcasting report of King’s death
The regulator, which received two complaints about the broadcast, said the “very significant inaccuracy” and the “considerable length…
Fall armyworm in NZ: What researchers have learned 4 years on
Mills leads a three-year MPI Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures project, supported by Vegetables NZ, which has six…
Peter Huljich handed seven-year ban over Pushpay share sale
Huljich is now prohibited – for seven years from the date of his conviction (November 3, 2023), without…
Luxon leadership: National MPs hit phones on possible change after MMP captain’s call
The MP cited senior ministers Chris Bishop and Erica Stanford as front-runners. Other National MPs expressed openness to…
Man accused of Epsom attacks due in court again after delay
In light of that, she asked for the hearing to be postponed until Monday and for her client…