Spark appoints Vince Hawksworth as chair to replace Justine Smyth
Smyth, who has been chair since 2017, today welcomed Hawksworth’s appointment. “Vince’s deep experience running large-scale businesses with…
Parole Board warns Christchurch murderer Peter Waihape remains a danger 20 years after horrific killing
Senior journalist Anna Leask reports. Peter Waihape was sentenced to preventive detention, on top of life imprisonment with…
Man charged after people allegedly chased, threatened with scissors at Auckland’s Nixon Park
He is due to appear in Auckland District Court on October 21. Police charged a 52-year-old man on…
Rotorua former school teacher Erin Jarmey censured by tribunal over inappropriate relationship with student
Tribunal deputy chairperson Catherine Garvey’s written decision – dated June 12 – said Jarmey was a 37-year-old married…
Meat processor Anzco Foods granted Commerce Commission clearance to buy Greenlea Group in $800m deal
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: New photos show their wedding bands
Swift’s simple gold wedding band pairs with the diamond engagement ring Kelce gave her during an elaborate proposal…
Carjacking: Man arrested on State Highway 5, Hawke’s Bay, after fleeing police near Taupō
Edwards said while police attempted to get to the scene of the stopped vehicle, the man got out…
Body found after car fire in Waitomo district with death treated as unexplained
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Woman realises she has been violated after chatting with her rapist, Lee Edri, on social media.
When she realised she was “conversing with … her rapist” she felt sick and blocked him, according to…
Aranui dog attack: Police investigate death of child at Christchurch home
“The dog involved was known to the occupants of the address and lived at the property.” Tributes have…
Employment Hero data shows wage growth dipping into negative territory – who’s been hit hardest?
Those aged 18-24 years fared much better, with wages expanding 1.8% year on year. Workers between 35-44 years…
Robbie Williams says he has been diagnosed with ‘a little bit of autism’
The Daily Mail reports that the 52-year-old singer, who has four children with wife Ayda Field, has found…