Whangārei police seek two men after ‘cowardly’ aggravated robbery
Items were stolen from the victim’s pockets, including his wallet. Police said they want to speak with two…
Māori women launch Matiti, an organic winemaking first
Matiti officially launches this Saturday. It is sparkling wine with an origin story like no other. When its…
Tokoroa plywood mill faces closure as Carter Holt Harvey looks to import
“It really sucks.” Middlemiss has been the organiser for the paper and timber union in Tokoroa since 1984…
Europe’s gas lessons show NZ firms how to slash energy costs, EECA says
“They are very different contexts, but are similar conditions in the sense that from the Ukraine-Russia war there…
NPC: Lincoln McClutchie’s golden boot, Folau Fakatava’s tries help Hawke’s Bay claim golden-point win in Battle of the Bays
But being more than three years since his two tests in 2022, the 2020 NPC player of the…
Government’s $70m events fund needed to attract more acts to NZ, promoter says
“What we do know with this … fund is that there’ll be a range of events that have…
New Zealand police join Victoria manhunt for alleged cop killer Desmond Freeman
Hundreds of specialist police have fanned out across the dense terrain since the shooting to try to capture…
Ex‑office worker must pay $869k in damages after siphoning rental bond money, ERA rules
She has now been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to pay damages of $869,112 for what…
NPC: Canterbury beat Tasman to retain Ranfurly Shield after George Bell scores 84th-minute winner
“It was by no means perfect, so we’ll go away, we’ll keep working, but jeez, we’ll celebrate that…
New scan method offers hope of better MS management for Gisborne woman
“If we can detect and treat inflammation before it leads to irreversible damage, we could significantly delay progression…
Tom Phillips death: Fugitive father previously sought help with ‘broken down’ vehicle
“They were concerned about the lack of police follow-up… if they’d come out initially they could’ve perhaps found…
Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…