Christchurch stadium opening a mixed bag for local businesses
“We initially thought that the stadium’s going to open and we’re going to have more crowds,” Tandukar said.…
Laundromat owner Timothy Jeffs intentionally damaged a new store he deemed as competition
Jeffs owns the Gull Whitikahu petrol station, along with seven laundromats around Hamilton, including the Hillcrest Self Service…
Charles Wharton deemed unfit to stand trial for allegedly bashing child to death with hammer
He’s then alleged to have attacked Woods and Zahquiel’s uncle, who struggled with Wharton before he left the…
ERA finds Qube wrongly fired port workers who refused to work with a colleague they deemed unsafe
Complaints made against co-worker prior to dismissal Qube is an infrastructure and logistics company working out of a…
Government cracks down on sales of nangs; dairy and vape store large-canister sales now deemed illegal
Branding such as “L.A. Sokka” and “Miami Magic” were considered “clearly targeted towards kids”, when sales to under-18s…
Influencer Uncle Tics reveals New Zealander of the Year Local Hero Award nomination was rescinded after skit backlash
“That’s not going forward anymore,” Clarke said after Letele asked about the nomination, which the former boxer won…
Bad service: Developers chased for $4.8m get judgment set aside
Xceda filed proceedings against a number of parties – including Wigmore and Bublitz – in December 2023. In…
Hawke’s Bay man deemed a ‘national security threat’, wanted to commit mass killing
His threat to kill people came to police attention after a tip-off from the US Federal Bureau of…
Darts: Tim Pusey barred from using ‘The Magnet’ nickname ahead of world champs debut
“We might have to do some sort of poll, but it’s hard, because everything can be turned. “At…
Law change could see third of Hawke’s Bay’s earthquake-prone buildings deemed safe
Dannevirke alone has 39 buildings on its main street that have been deemed earthquake-prone. The proposed changes will…
Media Insider: Tina from Turners ad – Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaint about car performing burnout
It showed an illegal activity – a car performing a burnout;It referred to “cops” looking out for a…