Man charged with murder after two people found dead in Hamilton East
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead in Hamilton,…
Microsoft Copilot free version terms raise eyebrows, but experts say they’re industry standard
Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don’t…
Kaitāia residents say town will be devastated if big employer Juken NZ shuts gates
Juken New Zealand said it had been working over several years to improve the finances of its two…
Man who fell overboard from the Interislander ‘extremely unlikely’ to have survived, police say
“Initial inquiries were undertaken, including further searches of the vessel and attempts to contact the man,” Gifford said.…
Hastings: Man stabbed, then hit by a fleeing vehicle – police say incidents unrelated
A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said: “Our crew treated one patient in a critical condition and transported…
Search for person who went overboard from ferry in Cook Strait during the night
Kiwirail confirmed the person had gone overboard from the Interislander’s Kaiārahi ferry. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder could not comment…
Hawke’s Bay chef on losing his sight: ‘They say the blind can’t lead the blind. I disagree’
“I have some vision left, but it is not a lot,” he said. “I have no central vision,…
Transgender ban: New Zealand, Australia say Olympic gender rules bring ‘clarity’
“This is a complex and sensitive area that directly affects people, not just policy,” she said. The IOC…
As diesel prices surpass 91 petrol, truckies say goods and groceries will start going up too
Diesel was more expensive than 91 unleaded petrol at five stations, cheaper at three, and the same price…
Supermarket shoplifting twins Courtney and Carmen Habib say they were raised to steal in order to eat
When she was arrested in July, Courtney spent almost a month in jail, which she said made her…
Fisheries bill backlash: Critics say Shane Jones backdown not enough
“This is reacting to public pressure and scrapping one aspect of it does not make this bill acceptable.…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers warn of bigger crisis, say now’s the time for overhaul
The company’s financials highlight the significant pressure facing the New Zealand arm of the business. Under McCain Food…