Media Insider: Wellington advertising agency loses six key staff, wins $15.5 million Electoral Commission election contract
Those who have been headhunted from VML Wellington are managing director Fleur Head, head of planning Anna Gunnell,…
Matthew Perry estate hit with new state tax demand despite final settlement
The agency also claimed he owed US$24.60 in state taxes for 2023, according to Us Weekly. The claim…
More than 100 police officers still working despite investigation over false breath tests
Regarding the falsified tests, Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers said: “What these staff have done is, either…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Treasury warns ACC costs unsustainable despite smaller deficit
In addition, its total Outstanding Claims Liability (which includes liability for current claimants into the future) climbed from…
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild starts
“Resurfacing and rebuilding work will continue on Transmission Gully as part of future summer maintenance seasons. The specific…
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…