Bremworth rehires former staff and takes on Design Spun workers as Napier plant ramps up post-cyclone
Through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), 15 candidates were referred to Bremworth, including former Design Spun staff.…
Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victims
He said the business took money from customers through an intermediary company called Flo 2 Cash. It used…
Glass repair shops busy after roadworks through Central Hawke’s Bay town Waipawa
“We are booked up for the next two weeks. I’ve never seen so many cars damaged from one…
Black Cat cruise boat capsizes off Akaroa, dozens of passengers evacuated
“Looked like it was on fire or there was oil pouring out of the engine and creating that…
Bream Bay jellyfish stings: Swimmers hit by painful rash at Ruakākā
The unwelcome invaders cause significant allergic reactions in some people. They sting without swimmers feeling it, their impacts…
Iran protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as internet shutdown widens
Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, raising a previous toll of 45 issued the day earlier, said at least…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
Maine deer eat from troughs on livestream, have become internet darlings
The videos have reached people across the United States and the world. Some devotees watch the hungry deer…
Queenstown Homestead Bay housing development fast-tracked despite backlash
The proposed subdivision plan of Homestead Bay. Image / Supplied Residents warned that the scale of the development,…
Dunedin university student rental flat inspections uncover widespread failings
The sweep resulted in 23 warnings, 12 improvement notices and four cases requiring further enforcement action. Seventeen flats…
Alex and Aroha Tuira jailed for $3.9m Ponzi fraud
One by one they told the court of deception and stolen savings. “Aroha and Alex gave us their…
Schools, parents face new headache after clothing provider Uniform Hub collapses
“We understand that there is significant financial pressure at the start of the year, and this news may…