Rotorua barber who was fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business to his home
He admitted his stance cost him some customers, but he was holding firm. He said that, during the…
Fuel prices jump over 30% while April food price inflation cools
Prices for the overall food group increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2026, after a…
Leaky home verdict: Auckland QSM holder Davinder Rahal ordered to pay couple $825k over deceptive sale
But a just-released Court of Appeal decision found Rahal was liable to pay significant damages under the Fair…
Parliament to correct Supreme Court on climate change – Roger Partridge
It struck out all three of Smith’s claims, observing that the magnitude of climate change “simply cannot be…
No prosecution for Transpower over toppled Northland pylon
However, on Thursday the Electricity Authority said Transpower had since provided new evidence, and an international expert had…
Pauline Timu sentenced for manslaughter over the death of 8-year-old Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa
But rather than race to Whakatāne Hospital, she pulled over for between seven and nine minutes, and rang…
Councils, Government sign Western Bay of Plenty regional deal
The deal includes commitments for the Government to prioritise Takitimu North Link stage two (Te Puna to Ōmokoroa),…
Rotorua crash-accused Dante Lamont: Judge pushes for earlier hearing over four deaths
The case was called in the Rotorua District Court on Wednesday before Judge Anna Skellern. A hearing before…
Avatar, A Minecraft Movie and The Hobbit among the 10 biggest film and TV rebate payouts made by New Zealand Government
With over 300 films and television series funded by the scheme since 2005 with production values totalling $10.8b,…
Gisborne couple celebrate 60 years of marriage that blossomed from rugby party romance
Judy found Ray a bit quiet, not realising he had been concussed. “I just thought, ‘there’s a good-looking…
Gisborne couple celebrate 60 years of marriage that blossomed from rugby party romance
Judy found Ray a bit quiet, not realising he had been concussed. “I just thought, ‘there’s a good-looking…
Early childhood teacher banned for two years over physical force
The same child was “forcefully” put on the floor by Quinn after throwing food on the floor on…