Sweet heist? Nestle brand says 12 tonnes of KitKat choc bars stolen
The brand warned that “the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf”, acknowledging that…
Halter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains
Halter, now incorporated in California but with most of its R&D and management in Auckland, was founded in…
Zuru sues US Government over unlawful Trump tariffs, seeks huge refund
Questions sent to Zuru this week about the suit went unanswered. Zuru is one of several thousand large…
Large Palmerston North fire leaves family rebuilding 46-year business
A commercial building fire in Milson, Palmerston North had 12 fire appliances attending. Photo / Palmerston North Fire…
Fire in central Auckland near Z petrol station sends thick black smoke over Ponsonby
The fire was at a building behind a gas station on Williamson Ave, Ponsonby. Photo / Anna Heath…
Doctor in Nelson trial says flagging suspected medical child abuse was a ‘huge call’
Dr Amin Roberts, a paediatric gastroenterologist who diagnosed suspected medical child abuse in a young patient who was…
Jordan Luck says live gigs keep him alive ahead of huge Synthony show
“The place is in recovery mode. Will be for some time,” he told me a few weeks later.…
Fire crews contain large fire at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, multiple crews respond to blaze
“Nearby residents who may be affected by the smoke should close windows and doors,” it said. Crews from…
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.…
Welcome Bay: Witnesses describe ‘huge’, ‘out-of-control’ party where teen hit by car
“I heard the car screech, then hit something,” they told NZME. “The girl was on the ground unconscious.”…
Avocado industry succession: Half of farm owners set to retire by 2035
For existing growers, Siebert said this change was already being felt. “Some are planning succession, others are considering…
‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfires
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.” People south and…