Whangārei murderer Nathan Fenton to remain in jail after latest Parole Board hearing
He became eligible for parole in 2023 but was denied release then and again in 2025. Fenton appeared…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…
Auckland downhill mountain bike club hit by diesel theft at new park
A forestry company with land on the valley’s other side had clear-felled a plot and offered it for…
Fin Melville Ives recounts Olympics crash after claiming freeski halfpipe crystal globe
“My first run of qualifying, I crashed and pulled my ski off, so I stepped back my run…
Briscoe, Warehouse, KMD results reveal fragile retail recovery under pressure – Stock Takes
The survey showed overall business confidence fell 26 points, down from 59 to 33. Profit expectations for retailers…
Poachers in Central Hawke’s Bay caught with 153 undersized pāua
“We seized their vehicle and fishing equipment, and the four people are likely to be prosecuted. Inquiries are…
Two women charged after alleged Auckland kidnapping outside Botany shopping centre
Two women have been charged after another woman was allegedly kidnapped from outside a shopping centre in an…
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ farm Arcadia Station at Glenorchy shifts from working farm to full-time movies, tourism
“We have decided to support filming and tourism.” Arcadia Station, on the shores of Diamond Lake near Glenorchy,…
Why retailers are hoping you don’t work from home
Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ. “We’re not in that situation, this is quite a different situation. The…
Alleged Bondi terrorist suffers big legal loss after family claim they’re being harassed
“This case has unprecedented public interest, outrage, anger and grief,” Judge Donnelly said. Akram has been charged over…
Hastings councillors clash over mana whenua seat on new water board
“There were people in this room who at the election were very popular but couldn’t lead their way…
Markets dip as Trump’s war speech fails to inspire – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, commented: “I thought we would have plenty to talk about but Trump’s…