House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke deletes Instagram to protect wellbeing
Olivia Cooke faces “vitriolic” comments from fans about her House of the Dragon character, Alicent Hightower. Photo /…
Kiwi internet personality Tamati ‘Māori Einstein’ Hohaia loses bid to keep Aldi job after scuffle
He said he heard the woman telling the man to “leave me alone, stop touching me” when he…
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ value
Last October, Zespri won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New…
New Taupō trout fishing regulations from July 1 aim to protect fishery
“Harvest is an essential tool to keep numbers in check and maintain a healthy trout population.” Conley said…
Spark launches verified call feature to protect customers from scams
Its arrival coincides with a rise in impersonation scams, with reports of such incidents involving Spark growing by…
Woman steps in to protect baby with head injuries when Oranga Tamariki fails to act
The child protection agency has also accepted that Stephanie took on responsibilities that should have been Oranga Tamariki’s.…
Privacy Commissioner inquiry finds ManageMyHealth, Health NZ at fault over Northland data hack
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster said the ordeal had caused “serious anxiety and distress” for many affected. He announced…
David Sandford used firearms licence to buy guns for dad, who gave them to gang associate
Sandford became the holder of a standard New Zealand firearms licence in 2019 when he was 16. His…
Former Hawke’s Bay fisheries officer Craig Petherick reflects on life’s work as he enters retirement
“I was cutting up tropical fish and doing disease diagnostic work on those. “I ended up on research…
Tauranga police scam alert: How to spot fake officer calls and protect money
The callers then ask for several banknote serial numbers, claiming they are needed to verify whether the money…
How to protect wildlife this summer: DoC advice for beaches and backyards
“We also have a number of migratory bird species that need space to feed and rest.” Haultain said…
Calls grow in Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s football team after protest
Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, has…