Kickboxer Hayden Barnard sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for ‘brutal assault’ in Tasman
Hayden Barnard, a recognised martial arts exponent, was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Friday after being…
Election 2026: Waiariki candidates at debate unite on better outcomes for Māori
While all four were vying for votes, they made it clear they were united in wanting better outcomes…
Manukau Pak’nSave security guard Laki Savelio sentenced for extorting accused shoplifters
Bishop has pleaded guilty to her role in the offending and will be sentenced in October. According to…
Election 2026: National pledges lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in NZ, new penalties on Kiwis overseas
“For those who are overseas and are not repaying the student loan that New Zealand taxpayers funded, we…
Auckland vigil for Nepal flood victims as five New Zealanders remain missing
Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell attended the vigil, which he described as an honour. Members of the community…
Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training if it wins election
The programme would include a wide variety of trades, he said, from hairdressing to electrical trades and plumbing,…
Election 2026: Mana on the line as battle for Māori seats heats up
The audience wore hoodies with “Push for Cush!” or their local Labour MP’s name emblazoned on them. But…
Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight’s $23 million Powerball jackpot
In last weekend’s draw, four lucky Lotto players bagged $250,000 each, a quarter-share of the Lotto First Division…
Marith Khao jailed for Sharesies, cards theft and bank scam totalling $74k
He appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday before Judge Glen Marshall, who said Khao…
Auckland FC speaks to Govt over ‘need for better high-performance facilities’ and stadium development
“There may be interest in how central and local government can support investment in sporting infrastructure to meet…
Toni Street’s advice for becoming a more confident public speaker – The Little Things
“I have definitely experienced lots of nerves all the way through, right up until very, very recently. I…
Why New Zealand’s shameful legacy of shoddy and leaky building is not over yet
What’s worrying is that now he’s dealing with the distressed owners of new homes, multiplexes and apartments, some…