Rangiora farmer Gary Evans banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
The charges included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. Judge…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
Neglectful dog breeder Janine Wallace fails in latest bid to overturn ban, convictions
Wallace’s mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several years when Wallace became involved in the…
Joy ride: The delight in owning affordable Kiwi classic cars
The Daily Driver 1979 Vauxhall Chevette GL sedan Many Kiwis bought a Vauxhall Chevette as their first car…
Owner jailed after racehorse Ginger Jane starves to death
Angeca was underweight and had festering scabs and a skin infection causing discomfort and irritation, SPCA said, while…
Renting v owning: Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners, study finds
“But then, I have maintenance on my house that they don’t have to pay. And there’s a lot…
Northland farmer banned from owning deer for three years after 145 deer found underfed
MPI regional manager of animal welfare and National Animal Identification and Tracing compliance, Brendon Mikkelsen, said Lowrie was…
Woman banned from owning animals after starving puppy found with bullet in leg, 100 fishbones in stomach
Patchy was put down after the pet pitbull cross was discovered emaciated, with a bullet lodged in its…
French chateau for sale as Christchurch couple farewell dream home
Reluctantly, the couple realise their beloved chateau in the Midi-Pyrenees has to be sold. “If my illness goes…
Ōmokoroa family buy first home through shared ownership scheme
The Housing Foundation’s 100-home development offered first-home buyers on low or modest incomes a shot at getting on…