IT worker Richard Escutin used company credit card to pay for ‘escorts and dating services’
He added that Escutin would be unlikely to appear in court again. Judge Kim Saunders disagreed about the…
Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch sentenced for causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas in Canterbury
“I acknowledge the deep grief the family have and understand the grace they have shown to you,” he…
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
American Horror Story: Jessica Lange returns for season 13 with Evan Peters
And he couldn’t resist the chance to reunite with the likes of Jessica, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Kathy…
Ray White agent, builder discharged without conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings
The council opposed the discharge application. Its lawyer John Kang said the defendants were both experienced professionals who…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua into Friday
MetService warns heavy rain and downpours were still on the cards for the area as an active low…
Huge queues as EB Games’ closing down sale sparks rush for final deals
Shoppers in Albany Mall were spotted queueing outside, with about 50 people in line to browse the sale.…
NZ Dairy Industry Awards: Entries open for ASB and Fonterra farm ownership prizes
The couple won the 2018 Waikato Share Farmers of the Year and achieved third place at the national…
Japan’s Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election
The Tokyo stock market closed 1.5% higher and the yen slumped to its lowest value since mid-2024 on…
Takitimu Drive SH29 off-ramp to SH2 Fifteenth Ave to close for 4 months
The new connection from SH2/15th Ave to Takitimu Dr Toll Rd/SH29 will be built as part of the…
Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves brutal for struggling firms
“You combine that with the ongoing rising costs for insurance, rates, rent and food over the last few…