Thomas Coughlan: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy
The annual debate on the Prime Minister’s statement is one of the few parliamentary fixtures that live up…
Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack
They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health.…
Whangamatā children hike 3km over hills to go around slips to reach Rotorua touch tournament
But without them, the under-14 boys’ representative team, at least, would have had to pull out. Whangamatā children…
Beach carpark and campsite near Whanganui closed over erosion fears
Council chief infrastructure officer Lance Kennedy told the Chronicle in 2023 that the entire coastline – both cliffs…
New Zealand, United States in discussions over critical minerals framework as Donald Trump seeks to counter China
According to a document from the International Energy Agency in June last year, China is the leading refiner…
Jury returns verdict in trial over Whangamatā bakery owner’s collision with pedestrian
Brett Henderson got in her Isuzu D-Max ute, and drove to find the man – Duane Jackison –…
Sydney hit‑and‑run case over death of NZ lawyer Mitch East ends after accused driver dies before trial
The criminal matter experienced months-long delays, with Kokotatsios eventually pleading not guilty to charges of dangerous driving occasioning…
Arrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery
Police last night located the vehicle of interest and arrested a youth in relation to the robbery. He…
High St Was Once A Fashion District. Where Have The Labels Gone?
Long-term resident Murray Crane, who has just announced he will be taking over the space soon to be…
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns
“Secondly, the spiritual aspects associated with marae proceedings, including references to beliefs that are not consistent with my…
Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie on trial over wounding of Westmere partygoer
He said he had taken a “very small amount” of the drug and was on his second glass…
Muscle Car Madness, Rangiora: Organiser seeks to ban troublemakers
The aftermath of Muscle Car Madness at Rangiora’s A&P Showgrounds. Photo / Supplied That mud was exacerbated by…