Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Mega strike to go ahead despite red weather warnings and cancelled rallies
Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation in Whanganui in July went on strike for better pay and…
Meat processor Alliance Group confident Dawn Meats proposal will succeed despite last minute bid to keep it Kiwi-owned
Southland farmer Jeff Grant said Alliance had worked through significant restructuring over the past 18 months. “What we’ve…
GrabOne liquidation: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impact
“We get a lot of customers through GrabOne, so it [the liquidation] will affect our business into the…
Hastings mayoral front‑runner Wendy Schollum ‘cautiously optimistic’ on result
Buddo, who was 324 votes behind, on Sunday said he couldn’t concede until late votes were counted. Schollum…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Northland builders hit by consent slump and high costs despite interest rate cuts
While some builders had lots of work on, others had been struggling since around last year, he said.…
Biofuels globally emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they…
Global biofuels production emits 16% more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a new Cerulogy report on…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
Thousands under 65 still receiving NZ Super despite rule change
Three are aged 25 to 29, six 30 to 34, nine 35 to 39 and 27 aged 40…
Northland leader loses bid to keep name secret in assault case but still can’t be named
Name suppression was declined, but an interim order to keep the name secret was granted to allow a…
Northland leader loses bid to keep name secret in assault case but still can’t be named
Name suppression was declined, but an interim order to keep the name secret was granted to allow a…