NZ sharemarket up 1.3% for the year – Market close
Manufacturing activity in New Zealand is now the highest in four years, according to the BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of…
Oranga Tamariki manager loses ERA challenge over bullying findings
Each raised concerns which described a pattern of bullying and belittling or dismissive behaviour. The supervisors alleged the…
Liquidations hit 15-year high as 2025 proves brutal for struggling firms
“You combine that with the ongoing rising costs for insurance, rates, rent and food over the last few…
Mickey Rourke distances himself from fundraiser to stop his eviction
The assistant to Rourke’s manager Kimberly Hines, Liya-Joelle Jones, is listed as the creator of the GoFundMe, writing…
Nuhaka woman wins $340k Lamborghini in Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust raffle
“Once or twice a year, I always buy a raffle.” She initially thought the phone call from Auckland…
NZ woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the narcotics found in the woman’s bag could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential…
Manila Bulletin – DOH: Nearly 1,000 callers seek help from mental health hotline
Relationship problems, anxiety, and depressive symptoms top reasons for calls Published Jan 3, 2026 04:49 pm The Department of…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…
Kids’ rugby team manager Marise Martin stole fundraiser money from families
“I’m so happy that the name suppression has been lifted,” Crumlish said, noting Martin was still working in…
Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
“Mind you, they’ve still got to front up, but we’re not there just to make up the numbers.…
UK man sings Christmas carols for 42 hours in world record attempt
Purchase said he was surprised that his voice remained largely intact during the vocal marathon. “Apart from the…