Student spends months fighting StudyLink’s repayment request after being overpaid allowance
Despite the issue with the first overpayment not yet being resolved, Thoral said StudyLink has since overpaid him…
Beach Hop 2026: Events moved to Whangamatā as weather disrupts Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops
“The reason we are activating this plan is obviously to keep yourself and your vehicle safe,” Beaver said.…
Auckland rail closures confirmed as fuel prices soar for drivers
The biggest disruption is a three-day full network closure planned during the school holidays. Other full closures will…
New Zealand officials have had United States critical minerals framework for months despite Christopher Luxon saying talks ‘very preliminary’
The Prime Minister attempted to water down talk that such a framework could soon be agreed, saying reporting…
Auckland 501 Dwayne Lord jailed for guns, drugs and WoF fraud after Australia deportation
He did not ask to address Judge Nevin Dawson on March 13 as he was sentenced for dealing…
Foodstuffs’ petrol stations continue with discounts despite stores running dry
On Friday morning, some Pak’nSave and New World petrol stores had closed their stations because they were empty…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
Florida hospital sues former patient who refuses to leave room for five months despite discharge
A writer for the healthcare outlet, Health Exec, speculated the detail about “identification” likely meant the woman lacked…
Defence Minister Judith Collins reassures New Zealand will still ‘make sovereign decisions’ over force despite closer ties with Australia
The minister has been in Canberra for annual meetings with her Australian counterpart, as well as alongside the…
Government U-turn: Scott Simpson orders fresh advice on child deaths linked to blind cords
Since 2009, eight small children have died from getting caught in blind cords, mainly roman blind cords. Simpson…
AI fakes about US and Israeli war on Iran swirl on X despite policy crackdown
It also won praise from senior State Department official Sarah Rogers, who called it a “great complement” to…
New royal drama The Lady becomes a hit despite star Natalie Dormer refusing to promote series
“When I agreed to take the role in The Lady, I knew portraying the script’s Sarah Ferguson would…