NZ-born girl with high needs granted permanent residence after appeal
The family challenged that ruling to the NZ Immigration and Protection Tribunal, which found INZ was correct, in…
California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims over the X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain
The ride has been closed since shortly after the second incident, but this week park managers said they…
Christchurch City Council appoints Bede Carran as chief executive
Bede Carran will take up the four-year role on August 12. Photo / Christchurch City Council Carran said…
Elderly Kamo lions get quiet retirement after rescue campaign
The Northern Advocate broke the news after which Helping You Help Animals (HUHA) stepped in with a life-saving…
Former sportsman gets discharge without conviction for drink driving, name permanently suppressed
The charge arose following a situation last July that the police described as “morning-after driving”. After Ubering home…
KiwiSaver exodus: Sharp rise in full and partial withdrawals by members
“So of the $143 billion funds under management in KiwiSaver, it’s a very small proportion. “It probably reflects…
Fuel costs and storms force closure of Bella Vacca Jerseys in Northland
“It’s quite tough in a way, I’m going to miss it. “Some people you become friends with that…
TikTok bans Kiwi content creator Uncle Tics over involuntary Tourette’s tic on livestream
“It wasn’t aimed at anyone. It wasn’t hate. It was Tourette’s.” New Zealand content creator Leighton Clarke, better…
Director James Cameron on moving family to New Zealand over Covid response
He said: “Now, later, we have children, we have a family, we’ve got roots in Malibu and Santa…
EB Games to Close All New Zealand Stores Permanently
EB Games has announced the permanent closure of all its stores in New Zealand. The decision, confirmed on…
Wellness centre QE Health Rotorua to close permanently next week after going into liquidation
Companies Office records show a new liquidator, Steven Khov of Auckland-based Khov Jones Limited, was appointed on December…
Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimed
The man’s attacker, William Netane Popoia Johns, 30, has now been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to…