Fuel spike from Iran war hits New Zealand hospitality and retail as Kiwis cut spending
Hospitality New Zealand head of advocacy Sam MacKinnon said the industry had started the year with a sense…
The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand art sets after asbestos found in test
“We’re very sorry for any worry and inconvenience this will cause, and we’ll do everything we can to…
Japanese Embassy opposes Auckland ‘comfort women’ statue plan
Between 1932 and 1945, hundreds of thousands of women and girls across Asia were forced into sexual slavery…
Pharmacist shortage: Whanganui store closes as others face long hours and vacancies
He said other pharmacies in Whanganui were similarly affected. Gonville Pharmacy owner Barbara Hawkins-Falk said she had “pretty…
Armed police swarm Glenfield Mall, four nearby North Shore schools in lockdown
“Police were called at 11.20am to reports of a single vehicle crash on Downing St, Glenfield. “Two people…
Sandringham Domino’s Pizza staff threatened with machete in late-night robbery
No one at the restaurant suffered any physical injuries. “Police were contacted a short time later and a…
British influencer hits back at ‘classless’ claims over Princess funeral post
Sophie-May responded to the online hate on her Instagram story, Nine reported, denying she had posted the photos…
Several Air NZ flights to Pacific Islands turned around or cancelled due to aircraft issues
Passengers were told by the captain the issue could not be fixed in Rarotonga, so they needed to…
Maadi Regatta day three wrap: Finals picture takes shape after day of high-stakes racing
In the Boys Under 16 Coxed Quadruple Sculls, crews were racing for the final two A Final positions.…
Auckland Council lists North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates were last paid on the property in 2005. The unpaid bill had ballooned to $219,946.99 as of…
Two dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fled
“Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Bowman said. Hato Hone St John responded with two…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…