Auckland dog that bit child in Herne Bay allowed to stay with owners under strict rules
The dog had been tied up while the partner briefly went to the bathroom, leaving Frankie unattended. Frankie…
Employment Relations Authority rules Tauranga social worker’s termination ‘justified’ after eight-month sick leave
However, the need to complete a second unplanned trip arose. There was a misunderstanding between Watkins and two…
Investors eye higher returns as FIF tax threshold soon to be lifted to $100k, but experts warn of fishhooks
Fund managers, including Kernel chief executive Dean Anderson and Aurellan Asset Management director Anthony Edmonds, believe investors will…
BNZ to pay Crown $2.6 million after admitting it misled non-profit customers
“Once we became aware of the issue, we commenced a review, self-reported to the FMA, and took the…
Pike River families sound warning as health and safety bill moves closer
The Government says the bill will increase certainty, reduce compliance costs and help businesses understand their responsibilities to…
Meridian Energy rules out winter drought as hydro inflows hit 28-year high
Last week, Genesis Energy said high hydro lake levels would allow it to shut its gas-powered turbine, the…
Christopher Luxon rules out new regulations for virtual fencing tech
Uptake is growing rapidly, but the agritech has also divided opinion among some farmers, vets and animal welfare…
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson in ‘nightclub incident’ after Black Caps test
“The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible.” The second test,…
Fuel security row: Shane Jones hits out at WorkSafe over tank upgrade rules
Jones applauded the round-the-clock refurbishment by Northland’s qualified contractors and a crew from Taranaki, who completed the refurbishment…
Budget 2026: Budget night documents dump reveal plans for benefit automation, new charities tax rules, and changes to Working for Families for people who go overseas
Arts charities could face fewer donations Officials are backing the Government’s changes to its tax credit applied to…
Ben Bayly’s former restaurant The Grounds to close in West Auckland
The restaurant will close its doors in a few days’ time. The married mum of three had worked…
Four big gentailers face new competition rules in bid to level playing field
The gentailers denied claims they had acted anti-competitively. The Electricity Authority has now confirmed that it is planning…