Drag queens’ lawyer claims Destiny Church withholding private messages in Storytime defamation case
The drag collective has accused Tamaki and other church members of making defamatory statements, including that their library…
New owners to relaunch century-old retail icon Smiths City after going into liquidation in 2025
Companies Office records show Smiths City 2026 Limited was incorporated in February, with Sheehan and Bell serving as…
Meridian wins consent to rebuild Te Rere Wind Farm in Manawatū
Te Rere was the key driver behind Meridian’s acquisition of NZ Windfarms in 2025. As it stands, the…
Powershop complaints pile in, customers flee company
“We asked people to let us know if they had experienced big increases in their Powershop bills, and…
NRL’s biggest loss since 1935: Cowboys thrashed 82-12 by Roosters in club’s ‘darkest day’
The team total of 82 was the most since the Roosters beat Canterbury 87-7 in 1935. It was…
Lindsay Clancy trial: Patrick Clancy was on the phone to 911 when he found his three children dead. The call was played in court
“Look at me,” a frantic Patrick can be heard saying to Lindsay, while on the phone to 911…
Ben Affleck goes all the way in rare Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? victory
Originally hosted by Regis Philbin, a new version of the show helmed by Jimmy Kimmel launched in 2020…
Aggravated robbers still on the run in Auckland’s Henderson – police
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New Zealand Army recruit training not in a position to meet demand effectively, Government paper says
Asked if that was a risk, Penk said it was a “risk that always exists if you don’t…
$3.6b Northland expressway deal signed in biggest-ever PPP
The expressway will extend the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway, which was also completed as a public-private partnership (PPP).…
When should New Zealand children learn to read? Experts weigh in
Or was 5 actually too early to learn to read? To find answers, I did what I’d always…
IPCA finds Whangārei officer unjustified in hitting man in head with launcher
Police dog handler Joshua Van Der Kwaak requested help from Morgan and constable Hayden Waetford to find Lemon.…