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…
Whakatāne council rethinks chipseal after subdivision residents object
“I … thought, ‘ah, this is happening really quickly, we need to get onto this’.” She spoke to…
Kazuma Kobori ace sparks Kiwi charge at New Zealand Golf Open before amateur surges
“Unfortunately, we have to come out tomorrow, but I’ve just got to accept it and play with it.…
Kiwi woman faces deportation after violent Ramadan prayer outburst in Indonesia
She was allegedly angered by the group’s loud recitation of the Quran, which was being broadcast through a…
West Auckland’s Woodlands Park School in police-advised lockdown
“The school had gone into a voluntary lockdown as a result,” police said. Police said they are now…
Hospitality worker had front teeth broken in customer assault as research shows customer abuse has doubled in a year
It found that more than a third of Kiwi hospitality and tourism workers experienced bullying and harassment by…