K’gari dingoes euthanised after Canadian backpacker’s death as parents oppose cull
On Saturday, the Queensland state government announced the pack of dingoes had been deemed an “unacceptable public safety…
Home owners could be left exposed as Govt gives itself an out on requiring new-build warranties
It is changing the law so that those responsible for a defective build must cover their share of…
Nigella Lawson joins the Great British Bake Off as new judge
“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the…
Police announce Jill Rogers as Deputy Police Commissioner
Rogers, who was widely considered to be the front-runner for the role, was announced as the other Deputy…
Eric Dane ALS update: Actor skips awards gala as he writes memoir
The spokesperson added: “We remain deeply grateful for his courage, advocacy, and continued commitment to the ALS community,…
NZX flat as gold roars – Market close
The New Zealand dollar reached a three-month high against the American greenback, trading at US59.60c. The gold price…
Danyl McLauchlan: Trouble for Winston Peters as Kiwi workers wake up to his party’s limitations
Sometimes it’s the little things – like Winston Peters’ recent rebuke of Anna Breman, the recently appointed Reserve…
As Erica Stanford defends her rapid reforms in our schools, critics say they’re too experimental. Who’s right?
First, she came for cell phones in schools. Then she abolished open-plan classrooms, Treaty of Waitangi obligations for…
Renters ‘helpless’ as some landlords ignore new pet rules
Wellington nurse Caitlin Flanagan thought it would be easier to find a home with her cat, Edgar Allan…
Retail crime taskforce in turmoil as third business leader quits group
Young said while Kaushal had the confidence of Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, he was not the right person…
The map of misery was vast and varied, even as the storm’s impacts were far from over
The map of misery was vast and varied, even as the storm’s impacts were far from over. Power…
Mayor Tania Tapsell tops spending as Rotorua councillors election costs revealed
Smaller donations of $2000 were received from electricity company Unison, the Prince’s Gate Hotel and a personal donor,…