Defence Force pays $4.2m for renovated Devonport church overlooking naval base, warships
The deal is shrouded in secrecy. The Herald has confirmed that non-disclosure “gag” agreements have been signed between…
Kiwifruit labour boss in $57m tax collapse paid himself $7.1m salary, spent $2m on gold
Saran and Gurukirpa had provided labour to the region’s kiwifruit industry until an investigation by industry group Zespri…
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait of nobleman who became a pope
“This acquisition, together with the recent purchase of the Ecce Homo by Antonello da Messina, is part of…
‘Harder path’: Obama attacks Trump at Jesse Jackson memorial
Before the speeches, a choir sang as attendees photographed a large panel emblazoned with one of Jackson’s mantras…
Nurse Angelina Reyes loses bid to avoid conviction after she scammed $112k off colleagues
She spent the money gambling, and during the offending period attended a Taylor Swift concert in Sydney, a…
Australia brain drain: PhD student to software engineer, who is actually leaving?
As NZ heads into an election year, it’s worth examining the issue through the eyes of those choosing…
NZ Super payments should be deferred to 72, with a lower pension paid from 65 – Richard Prebble
In 1976, there were about eight working-age New Zealanders for every person over 65. Today, the ratio is…
Eric Dane’s girlfriend shares never-before-seen photos of romance, following actor’s tragic death
“I want you to look over there at Mum,” her daughter told him in the video, telling him…
England v Ireland: Gibson-Park guides Ireland to record-breaking win in England
Gibson-Park, Robert Baloucoune and replacement back Tommy O’Brien all ran in tries before the interval, with Dan Sheehan…
Businessman Aziz Chtouk pleads guilty to six worker exploitation charges; temporary visa holders not paid minimum wage
In court, Judge Lance said it was important to know if victims from the former waterfront restaurant could…
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members to walk off the job on Friday
“Our offer at the time amounted to a 6.2% average increase over three years and compared favourably with…
Eugene Levy at a loss for words over the death of Catherine O’Hara
Their collaboration began in the 1970s as part of the legendary Toronto troupe Second City, where they quickly…