Sports Tribunal backs Canterbury fencer Samuel McArthur after Fencing NZ didn’t follow selection policy
Exceptions can be made if a fencer could not compete on medical grounds, if they are living abroad…
Christopher Luxon firmly backs NZ’s defence spending after Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ accusation
He said spending 2.5% of the country’s GDP on defence was “a start and a good place for…
Wellington residents facing lower water bills after Tiaki Wai backs down
Up to July, Wellington region’s residents pay on average about $2100 in water charges through their rates bills.…
Fireworks ban: Select committee backs end to public sales and use
The four-member committee was unanimous in its recommendation, but Fleming said he didn’t expect any change before this…
AA backs Northland Expressway toll but says $4.50 charge too high
NZTA modelling indicated that most motorists were expected to use the new road at the proposed toll price…
Ryman backs down on ATM removal after Murray Halberg village residents object
“One of the cited reasons was safety, which gave rise to a question over why it would be…
Supreme Court backs Unitec housing plan over community garden fight
SCOGMW previously alleged the Crown breached its sale and purchase agreement, leading to High Court action. In June…
Northland coffee trials: MPI backs new high-value crop for growers
He said there were now about 7000 plants in the ground and another 5000 to 10,000 being incubated.…
Sandra Bullock backs ‘constructive’ use of AI in Hollywood films
Studio Warner Bros. acknowledged the unofficial Practical Magic 2 AI trailers are not “great” but thinks they highlight…
Singer Billy Ray Cyrus explains why he still backs Donald Trump for US President
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Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
Essano global strategy: Vitality backs US TikTok and Amazon beauty push
Vitality Brands director of Essano, Matt Slattery, said while the brand once had a limited presence in the…