Gisborne council pressed over Kaiti Beach lease
The hapū representatives said it was about returning the land and reconnecting them as tangata whenua. “This is…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murder
His co-offender, the gang’s sergeant-at-arms, has been jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to manslaughter…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Hilary Swank apologises over LAX baggage claim row with Make-A-Wish mum
The mum said she had lost sight of her husband and children and pulled out her phone. “I…
Head Hunters members sentenced for deadly assault on Samuel Curle over hoodie
Benjamin Gabriel during an earlier appearance in the High Court at Auckland, charged with the murder of Samuel…
Genesis Energy faces backlash over plan to fell Pūtiki Rd heritage trees
Among the trees that will have to be removed is a 75-year-old phoenix palm, which has stood sentinel…
Zuru wins trademark appeal over ‘Lego brick compatible’ label
Dispute timeline It did not take long for Lego to react when it discovered the use of its…
UK trial opens in dispute over Jimi Hendrix recordings
Redding and Mitchell, who died in the 2000s, formed the band with American rock legend Hendrix in 1966.…
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident
His report comes with a warning to the rural community “of the dangers young children face while accompanying…
Tauranga iwi place rāhui along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoana
For pāua and kōura, the area encompassed the rocky reef and coastal margins around Mauao, including the ocean…
Elton John hits back at social media comments over ‘dirty’ kitchen video
Responding to the comment, “Nice to see even Elton’s oven needs cleaning before Christmas. My oven glass needs…