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…
Hatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand
“The two delegations discussed the fundamental challenges facing the New Zealand-Cook Islands relationship over the past 18 months…
Christchurch airport accident: Jetstar A320 smashed signboard after titanium pipe ruptured
Crew followed standard operating procedures, investigators said. The hydraulic failure caused some steering and the right-side engine reverser…
Rotorua police say seven arrests unrelated to gang gathering
Officers were expected to remain visible in the city as the group moved on toward Ōpōtiki. Police said…
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie should stay away from royal events: experts
Messages from June 2011 between the former prince and financier Jonathan Rowland, son of magnate David Rowland, show…
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries, police say
“We are not going to comment on anything related to the type of damage, what it is that…
Far North ram raid: Police recover sawn-off shotgun, hunt second suspect
Armstrong said a police unit conducting area searches found the vehicle in Kaikohe. “Officers signalled for the vehicle…