US company Spirit Airlines shuts down, cancelling all flights as jet fuel costs hit hard
The Spirit Airlines homepage on May 2. Photo / spiritairlines.com Spirit’s president and chief executive Dave Davis said…
Why the jobs data suggests New Zealand’s recovery is already underway – Cecilia Robinson
That response told me something important. We are not just passive observers of economic sentiment. We participate in…
Mount Maunganui residents push council for boy racer crackdown
Wardill described the rapid acceleration, engine revving, excessively loud, tuned-up vehicles, aggressive driving and cruising that frustrated the…
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…
Ryman backs down on ATM removal after Murray Halberg village residents object
“One of the cited reasons was safety, which gave rise to a question over why it would be…
Christchurch flatmates track down stolen goods after robbery
“So the two girls went and basically removed all the items from her, and I went into the…
Six-figure losses: Tairāwhiti tourism hit hard by state highway closures
Across January and February, sections of the Waioweka Gorge were closed for a total of 24 days. Duncan…
Air NZ plane suffers braking issue on runway, flights to Auckland diverted
“We apologise for the disruption and are working to get customers to their destinations as soon as possible.”…
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
The Iranian Embassy to Rome said that the suggestion showed US “moral bankruptcy” and that Italy did not…
Auckland, Northland face orange heavy rain warnings, thunderstorms possible
Between 80-120mm of rain is expected, with a chance of downpours up to 40 mm per hour, and…
NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare – Market close
‘A high-quality company’ Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, said Fisher & Paykel was one of the few…
Metlink trains between Wellington and Johnsonville cancelled after slip blocks track
“Limited buses are available, use local Metlink buses if possible,” the notice said. “There is a shuttle service…