Mangu Kaha trio accused of murder allegedly planned Wellington fires for patches
The third fire, on November 5, 2024, claimed Ian Moller’s life. Mangu Kaha gang members Arden Neho, Reardon…
High Court: Witness challenges evidence in Ian Moller murder and arson trial
There were three fires at the flats in 2024, but only the third, in November 2024, proved fatal.…
‘Simple things make it really difficult’: Why pensioner households have had fastest inflation
Data from Stats NZ this week showed he isn’t the only one feeling the pressure. Superannuitant households had…
Rotorua councillors admit pensioner housing failures
It also committed to a two-year “top-up” contribution so tenants reliant solely on superannuation would be “no worse…
Cyclists crash after pensioner drives mobility scooter onto race course
One competitor manages to avoid the woman at the last moment, but a Dutch cyclist in orange behind…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
Australian police praise pensioner, 75, who shot man during home invasion
Police say the 34-year-old was shot by the older man as he tried to get back into the…
Rotorua housing: Tenancy Tribunal slashes pensioner’s proposed rent
Last August, the council revealed plans to pass management of the portfolio to the community housing provider, citing…
8th Pay Commission: From old pension scheme to improved questionnaire – full list of demands by Govt staff body
The Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery – NC JCM) has written to the 8th…
Karitane man’s pension slashed due to ‘nasty’ NZ Super policy
To receive the New Zealand pension, she must have been living here for 11 years since the age…
Rotorua Lakes Council failed to consult Ministry of Social Development on key pensioner housing promise
After delays, the transfer was finalised on March 23, with rents scheduled to rise to market rates from…
Rotorua pensioners get extra time as housing rent increase postponed until June
The shift from council management was also intended to give tenants access to government housing assistance that was…