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…
Supreme Court says man who committed rape at the age of 15 must be resentenced
The victim was older than him and had consumed alcohol and drugs before he gave her sleeping pills.…
New Zealand-born US Marine Paul Canton calls on Congress to fix military immigration
Immigration sponsorship by his adult children, who are US citizens, has also been ruled out for Canton due…
Teenager bewildered at ‘pretty stupid’ AI personality feedback after Woolworths interview
Jesse was asked five generic interview questions, which included when he had gone the extra mile to help…
Nasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
The Gateway orbital lunar station was meant to serve as a point of transfer for astronauts headed to…
Chiefs winger Emoni Narawa says desire to play at Rugby World Cup behind decision to extend NZR contract
“I went to the last World Cup and the dream was over before it even started,” Narawa told…
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka wants to ‘get the balance right’ in Shane Jones’ fishing rule changes
Last year, the coalition Government established 12 HPAs in the Hauraki Gulf, which is one of the country’s…
US President Donald Trump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefire
Meanwhile, Turkey has lashed out at Israel for striking Syrian army camps in southern Syria, calling it a…
Auckland Subaru 22B race car destroyed in Ponsonby Automotive fire amid FENZ engine failure
“We built it probably 15 years ago … and put in hundreds and hundreds of hours, by a…
Tauranga boy in Starship Children’s Hospital after suffering seizures and brain bleed
Marshall went to the school, where staff had called an ambulance. Maverick had another seizure in the ambulance,…
Chuck Norris death: Walker, Texas Ranger star dies at 86
“He was not only a martial arts champion, action icon, and the one and only Walker, Texas Ranger.”…
Decade-long fight over a road sign in Central Hawke’s Bay – Tomoana White almost went to jail over it, now it’s been changed
White grew up at Tapairu and remembered throwing stones at the sign while he waited for the school…