Property owners lose Lake Hayes subdivision case as covenant challenge dismissed
The consent, in conjunction with the council’s current proposed district plan, allows for a primary residential dwelling and…
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay review: Luxury stay with space to spare
It’s on the Viti Levu mainland (a 45-minute drive from Nadi) but because there’s no off-site commerce anywhere…
UK pensioner hands himself into police station after killing couple
He is accused of murdering Chloe over money, the BBC reports, having argued with her over an overdue…
CAA still deciding whether to launch investigation into Fiji Airways bird strike emergency
Shaken passengers said they felt the impact and were dizzy from going in circles but were unfazed about…
Burglary getaway driver Toma Arama-Heta appeals to halve jail sentence, citing not enough discounts
In the first burglary, Arama-Heta, then 26, dropped his 17-year-old co-offender at a property on Royal View Rd,…
Cherri Global collapse: Govt revealed as biggest external creditor
Now six months into the liquidation, Sprosen and White have confirmed that the companies owe a combined $42.92m.…
Jacob Blake sentenced for Christchurch van thefts and drug‑fuelled crime spree
The man leapt into the passenger seat and tried to stop him from driving off. But Blake drove…
Work advice: Hugging a job you no longer love?
But there’s a difference between contented settling and fearful clinging. The latter can be detrimental to employees, employers,…
Trio wins physics Nobel for quantum mechanical tunnelling
In experiments carried out in the 1980s, the scientists showed that quantum tunnelling can also be observed on…
Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes Inland Revenue over $680k, founder disputes overdrawn account claim
“After careful consultation with the IRD [Inland Revenue Department] and a thorough review of recovery options, we determined…
Commerce Commission issues warning to Blenheim bricklayers over suspected cartel conduct
“While these are warnings, we want to highlight this case as it serves as an important reminder to…
Airport competition won’t be more regulated as Commerce Commission rejects calls for inquiry
The New Zealand Airports Association this morning welcomed the decision not to proceed with an airport regulation inquiry.…