Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
First published on Boxer-turned-teacher Kahukura Bentson has avoided deregistration over a number of criminal convictions. Photo: APN /…
Too many barriers to hiring overseas teachers, secondary school principal says
Photo: Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers…
Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to…
Hutt Valley family support service closing doors after 60 years
Birthright Hutt Valley is closing its doors tomorrow after 60 years of service. Photo: Facebook / Birthright Hutt…
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
By Alayna Treene, Tal Shalev, Jeremy Diamond and Jennifer Hansler, CNN US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime…
Police warning after tourist convicted of painting scam
Photo: 123RF Police are warning of scams from overseas visitors after a tourist from the UK swindled tens…
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Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
First published on Boxer-turned-teacher Kahukura Bentson has avoided deregistration over a number of criminal convictions. Photo: APN /…
Move-on orders bill passes first reading following heated debate
Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter in…
Contactless credit and debit payments on Metlink services go down
Metlink is asking Wellington bus passengers to pay with cash or Snapper cards. Photo: SUPPLIED / GWRC Metlink…
Too many barriers to hiring overseas teachers, secondary school principal says
Photo: Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers…
Minor parties steal spotlight from Nicola Willis’ Budget
New Zealand First’s Winston Peters and ACT’s David Seymour. Photo: RNZ Analysis – Much like every other political…