Kiwi-born influencer Veruca Salt weds musician after whirlwind fortnight romance
“I met my man on the 28th of September, and today is October 12. Y’all do the math…
‘There was no pressure’: Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets after 30,000 tests falsified
It included an annual target of 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests and a requirement that 65% of…
Kaipara mayoral recount bid dismissed after 62% of special votes rejected
Tane then applied for a recount, saying the margin was narrow, the number of special votes and disallowed…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Whanganui vehicle parts business closes physical store after 37 years
Autoparts 2000 is part of the PartsWorld franchise. A social media post about the storefront’s closure was met…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Cyclist seriously injured after State Highway 6 crash near Gibbston
One patient in serious condition was being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital, the spokesperson said. One patient was airlifted…
Fonterra phases out A2 milk range, introduces lactose free
The decision to phase out a2 milk was not related to the asset sale. In 2018, Fonterra and…
Health watchdog finds opioid safety gap at Counties Manukau hospital after woman’s brain injury
Over 24 hours, the woman received multiple doses of opioids before being admitted to the intensive care unit…
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…
Marlborough man Tachyon Hutt killed after ignoring warnings not to drive after drinking
Tachyon Hutt lived on a boat moored near Picton. He had plans to restore it, before his death…