Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
The banned product that could hold up cutting power bills for renters
But there’s a big catch – they currently can’t be used in New Zealand. Worksafe has prohibited the…
Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after truck rolls on roundabout
The southbound detour was through SH15 and Marsden Point Rd, with motorists needing to allow a bit of…
Gisborne’s Gladstone Road bridge on State Highway 35 closed for debris removal
“Closing the bridge allows us to carry out this work safely and complete the inspections needed before it…
Lotto: $4.5m win might finally allow Coromandel couple to retire
The man had his ticket checked at a different store a few days later, but didn’t think his…
New law will allow AI to make benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, Government says
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said it would reduce delays, errors and unnecessary debt, while freeing up staff…
Jon Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after deal with European Tour
“The DP World Tour and Jon Rahm have come to an agreement on conditional releases to play in…
Donald Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Before Trump’s eleventh-hour intervention, it had been unclear exactly when the original ceasefire would expire, with Pakistan indicating…
Hawke’s Bay councils find fewer mobility park flouters after 400% fine increase
A spokesperson for Napier City Council said 124 tickets were issued from January 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Property and infrastructure industry bosses want certainty over Auckland’s planning rules
Bishop told the Herald that he is carefully working through any changes to Plan Change 120 (PC120), which…
Tauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones more than 20 years ago, documents show
The advice in 2005 has been superseded in part by new science that has led to the adoption…
Comvita secures lender deal as it targets $25m capital raise
“The agreement with the lending syndicate reflects that and includes the extension of the maturities of the company’s…