Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Asian hornet threat: Beekeeper’s petition urges tougher MPI action
A Queen Asian hornet was first found in mid-October in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield. The bee-eating…
Jailed car parts dealer Abdul Ahmadi to lose Wellington properties, court rules
The practice came to an end when police raided his Christchurch yard and found several stolen vehicles on…
Media Insider: KFC hacker ad campaign removed; Advertising Standards Authority had received 65 complaints
But the ASA said those complaints had now been “settled”. “As part of the self-regulatory process, advertisers have…
Meghan Trainor reveals how cruel comments inspired new song Still Don’t Care
“They got to me, and my therapist was like, ‘You give them too much power. I wish I…
Tauranga City Councillors get 15.56% pay rise, mayor’s salary increases to $193k
Drysdale said: “I think this is sensible”. “Obviously, we’ve got a pool of money that we have to…
ASB Classic boss moves fast after Naomi Osaka’s unexpected change of plans
Lamperin declined to discuss the specifics of the contract and whether there was an exit or release clause…
Tom Cruise honoured with first Oscar after 45-year film career
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Whitianga fire brigade urges empathy after fatal SH25 crash
The Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the crash, but took to social media to ask the public…
Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop
They would quickly be dismantled and shipped overseas. The practice came to an end when police raided his…
David Beckham hails knighthood as ‘proudest moment’
She accompanied him to the ceremony at Windsor, west of London, along with his parents, Ted and Sandra.…
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…