Black Caps v West Indies result: Matt Henry, Mark Chapman inspire New Zealand to ODI series whitewash
After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the tourists made 161 before they were bowled out…
Auckland realtor Sudesh Kumar loses appeal over tribunal’s conflict‑of‑interest ruling
Auckland real estate agent Sudesh Kumar. Image/Supplied Kumar denied he had acted improperly or that he knew the…
Choking risk prompts Kmart recall of Anko Pop and Surprise Playset
The product has been on sale from January 2020 to November 2025 and only batch 20/25 from Vietnam…
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
Warning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocations
“The Indian community has been disproportionately and severely affected, as many drivers of Indian origin form the backbone…
Air New Zealand cabin crew to strike on December 8 over pay dispute
“The proposed changes from the company shift money around without substantively improving take-home pay. “They’re asking us to…
Six charged over Destiny Church Pride library storytime protest can now be named
In March, Community Magistrate Fenella Thomas granted interim name suppression to one defendant, a teenager, citing her age.…
Residents and rowers riled up over Tauranga Harbour pontoon plan
The council said the pontoon would reduce the response time in an emergency from two hours to 15…
British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…
Hawke’s Bay woman’s house cleaning bill shock: ‘Will cost x2’ written at bottom of quote
She sent UltraShine a booking request through its website and received a response the next day with a…