Teen’s driving inexperience and alcohol consumption led to fatal crash near Taupō, says coroner
The coroner’s findings said initially the pair had planned for Kimi Jnr to pick Te Pairi up from…
Outgoing Bay of Plenty council chairman Doug Leeder says local government change is inevitable
Changes to councils were inevitable, Leeder told Local Democracy Reporting. “It doesn’t matter which government’s in power, because…
Racing driver Liam Lawson to debut Christchurch fan’s helmet design at Singapore Grand Prix
“This is incredibly exciting for our family. We’ve followed Liam for a long time. We never miss a…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti split
Speculation about the party’s instability had grown since Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was suddenly demoted from…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
ExxonMobil may sell NZ service stations and terminals, report says
ExxonMobil describes itself as one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. In…
Mount Maunganui fire crews put out three vehicles ablaze near home overnight
“We were scared the fire would spread to our house,” Lynn told NZME this morning. One of their…
George Clooney says his kids ‘like me still’ as he promotes new movie Jay Kelly
Meanwhile, George admitted earlier this month that he is extremely worried about his children being exposed to social…
US slaps 10% tariff on NZ timber imports, industry warns of major impact
NZFOA chief executive Elizabeth Heeg. Photo / Supplied “They add uncertainty and risk for exporters who are working…
Anaru Moana murder trial: Defence says Crown can’t prove a gun was used in retribution killing
Burt and Boden are also charged with kidnapping and injuring with intent. The trial before a jury and…
Government energy plan unlikely to cut power bills, expert warns
But while some of the Government’s plans were good, Octopus Energy chief customer officer Margaret Cooney said she…
Mother of missing Auckland woman says daughter had cash when she left SkyCity, spent two hours in hotel’s basement carpark
Anderson said her daughter was suffering mental health issues and the possibility that she had cash with her…