Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
The anonymous poster advised parents to talk to their children about the dangers of playing on the train…
Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes
Ageism, or discrimination based on a person’s age, should be considered as one of these challenges. Age influences…
Fugitive from Hungary corruption case set up new life in Auckland to avoid prison overseas
According to the agreed summary of facts for their case, the man’s troubles in Hungary appeared to begin…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Is New Zealand broken? The Elephant asks Dave Letele and Shamubeel Eaqub
Butter prices for a 500g block have jumped from $4.50 to $8.42 since 2023. Unemployment sits at an…
Hamilton woman Anna Rikiau jailed for racially abusing neighbour, assaulting motorist
“I would argue [she should] get as many as it takes,” McKenna replied. But Judge Cocurullo disagreed. Rikiau…
Planning a funeral? How to avoid paying too much – The Prosperity Project
Everything Funeral is an independent service Ruru founded to help families navigate more affordable funeral options. While Ruru…
Auckland couple avoid jail after violent assaults against two children
During the beatings, Tuakeu would say to the victims, “Why did I have to end up with you?”…
Black Caps v Canterbury NPC: Scheduling clash leaves fans with tough decision
Instead, they lobbied for an earlier Saturday kickoff. Sky declined that suggestion, opting to screen a match between…