Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
“If you apply now, approvals are likely to be scheduled for early 2026.” ASB said it had received…
Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
“It’s really heartbreaking. I don’t know how, mentally, I can cope, if that’s going to happen,” he said.…
Dai Henwood: Comedy, chemo and how laughter helps him face cancer
Still being in active chemo doesn’t allow for much planning, he explains. He decides on a short-term goal…
Teen assaulted on North Shore NX1 bus after ‘unprovoked’ attack by girl
“They went up to the top of the bus, and they sat closer to the front than to…
Selena Gomez reveals melasma on her face after ‘moustache’ comment
Selena – who has been running her own Rare Beauty brand since 2019 – previously opened up about…
Former transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to kill
It’s alleged the offending occurred on December 14 this year. A charge of threatening to kill carries a…
NZ sharemarket steady after half-year economic and fiscal update – Market close
Investors in the US are eagerly awaiting the delayed jobs and inflation report to get a gauge on…
Young Comancheros drug couriers Dementry Higgins and Kayden Kelvin Wikaira sentenced
The Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros became a priority target of the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) in…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
Christmas Appeal: Super Support helping vulnerable older people in the face of rising food costs
It has come at a time when the foodbank has experienced a 145% overall increase in people requiring…
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…
Macular degeneration: New drug Vabysmo to be funded for vision loss
Two months later, she was driving to work and realised that she couldn’t see the cars in front…