Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group, concern for diaspora and tourism
Hee said Iata was urging the Government to reconsider the fee increases and engage the industry in better…
Man first on the scene of e-bike accident says rider faceplanted, suffered traumatic injury
The accident happened on the intersection of Buckley and Selwyn Rds, Epsom. Photo/ Google Maps Hebron said he…
Clifton Motor Camp closure: Sleepless nights for bach owners
“Because of the seriousness and immediacy of the risk, council has advised that all occupants vacate the campground…
Michael Galvin reflects on childhood, fame and three decades on Shortland Street
Michael was a well-behaved child. Photo / NZ Woman’s Weekly At Raroa Normal Intermediate, a woman called Anne…
More working holiday visas would add $1 billion to economy, tourism leader says
Only 905 applications were approved in 2021, the lowest number recorded during the 10-year period. Bay of Plenty…
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response
A local board member is calling the incident “a real blow” after years of construction disrupting the school.…
NZ First leader Winston Peters has say after deputy Shane Jones makes ‘New Delhi’, ‘Uber driver’ Indian migrants remarks
“We can’t unwind that, but no, there will not be unfettered immigration from India. There will only be…
Winston Peters says credit card surcharge ban is ‘going nowhere’
The bill passed its first reading in September, with a select committee reporting back in November. It’s been…
OnlyFans creator Gemma Doyle apologises after her theft of bikini in Bali sparks death threats
Petty theft is punishable by up to three months in prison according to the Indonesian law. Doyle made…
Tech Vault-HouseSmile cold caller scam: 70yo victim explains how she was conned
“I was so confused. I asked myself: how did they get my phone number?” She added: “He talked…
Tauranga homeless community mourns Dax Holland’s ‘shock’ death
Holland was “very well-liked” and “very well-known” across Tauranga’s homeless community and other community meal providers, Stace said.…
Auckland councillor says taking away minimum parking requirement a mistake
In a post to Facebook which signalled an about-turn, Bartley said: “I haven’t said this before because I…