On The Up: Hell Pizza’s youngest franchisee takes over store he was born opposite
He wants to inspire other young people into business ownership. Singh got his first job at another pizza…
Nelson court hears of unexplained infant illness in case of alleged medical child abuse
Marie Dyhrberg, KC, is leading the defence in a trial in the High Court at Nelson in which…
Sydney man jailed after stabbing family over university dropout shame
A document filed with the New South Wales District Court said the older brother “suddenly felt a hot…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals ‘manifestly excessive’ sentence
In December, the 85-year-old was sentenced in the Greymouth District Court to more than two years in prison…
Paralympics 2026: Ukraine’s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
“Ukrainian public officials will not attend the Paralympic Games. We will not be present at the opening ceremony,”…
NZ sharemarket rebounds with 1.6% gain – Market close
‘No foregone conclusion’ “The bank acknowledged positive signs in the economy and the slightly higher inflation, but indicated…
Shia LaBeouf breaks silence over Mardi Gras arrest with ‘free me’ social media message
The post marked his first activity on the platform since December 2025, when he shared an image of…
India’s High Commissioner to NZ says $33b investment an ‘aspiration’ in free trade agreement, Winston Peters says it’s ‘hard commitment’
Neeta Bhusan, the Indian representative, was at the Beehive this week. Photo / Jamie Ensor Bhushan’s comments are…
Rotorua Hospital Special Care Baby Unit: Father demands fix after reporting leaks
Tapara said there was also water ingress above the unit’s main entrance, where he could hear water dripping.…
Government taken to court over ‘tectonic’ changes to disability funding
“Funding decisions of this nature can have immediate and substantial impacts on disabled people and the communities that…
Richard O’Brien leads Rocky Horror celebration as Riff Raff statue returns
After days of rain threatened to dampen celebrations, O’Brien credited the “Rocky Horror gods” with holding off the…
Five teen boys charged over alleged aggravated robbery of Westshore dairy for vapes
However, two teenagers have been charged after a raid at a central city jewellery store mid-afternoon on February…