Principal crisis: One in five new school leaders quit within a year
NZ Principals’ Federation President Leanne Otene said multiple pressures are forcing leaders out so quickly. “The principal shortage…
Hawke’s Bay police release name of female homicide victim found dead in Hastings home
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As people’s bodies change, so does their spending in areas such as fashion, cafes, gyms, and travel
Some companies are already responding by acquiring health food brands, renovating hotel gyms and changing lunch menus. That’s…
Canadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to Auckland Airport appears in court
Customs said the man was identified as a risk passenger through Customs’ standard pre-arrival screening. “Frontline officers then…
Holiday Inn Bourke St Mall review: Affordable comfort in central Melbourne
First impressions: Coming up the elevator from the laneway entrance, the Holiday Inn’s bright, spacious and sleek lobby…
Black Friday spending down in 2025 in blow to retail recovery
“Across the three groups we are tracking weekly, the pattern over the month continues to show more spending…
Purex Mega Long toilet rolls reduced in size, accusations of shrinkflation
A packet of six Purex Mega Long rolls used to contain 450 sheets of loo paper but this…
KiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall
He fell in October 2023 near Whanganui. He was flown to Wellington Hospital and later transferred to Palmerston…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
As he drove home about 7.30am the next day, Te Whare crossed the centre line of the road…
Tall Blacks edged by Boomers after Davo Hickey buzzer-beater in Wellington
After a tightly contested period, Australia edged ahead, taking a 23-21 lead into the first break. The Boomers…
Napier’s $6m Emerson St revamp starts in January
Phase 1, costing about $6 million and loan financed, is expected to be completed by next November, but…
Auckland woman fights to bring her son, who has cerebral palsy, to live with her in New Zealand
Ali, in her 40s, has lived and worked here for about 11 years since moving to New Zealand…