Tributes flow for Pahīatua supermarket worker killed in crash
McAulay said counsellors were available in store this week to support staff after her death. The supermarket also…
New electricity pricing rules take effect, promising cheaper off-peak power
He said the changes would reward those households who supply power to the network from small-scale generation systems…
Whangārei shops warned after counterfeit $50 notes circulate in city
Belinda – not her real name – said she was aware of several incidents she believed involved the…
Government makes corded blind safety standards mandatory after child deaths
“It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, and behind every one of those numbers is a family that lost a…
Cape Verde Federation silent as Ryan Mendes faces Auckland assault inquiry
Two weeks later, after Auckland Police had begun preliminary inquiries, the complainant says she woke to six missed…
Mark Noel Kennard admits ramming police car after 140km/h pursuit
Kennard, 53, has now admitted his guilt in the Christchurch District Court. He made a brief appearance on…
Hot air balloon makes unexpected landing near Lake Hayes Estate
McLallan said he “could have flown for another hour” but made the call to land in a nearby…
Hawke’s Bay’s small business workers ranked most productive in country
“Regional productivity outcomes were mixed, largely reflecting industry composition,” the report read. “Manufacturing‑focused Hawke’s Bay recorded the highest…
Missing fisherman found alive after week adrift near Cook Islands
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said the fisherman had set off from Pukapuka Island, about 1140km northwest…
Small airline has ‘horrific’ year amid soaring jet fuel prices
The last year had been “horrific” he said, and the business had been “decimated” since Covid-19. “Just as…
Body found in Lake Tekapo as police investigate second death in days
The man wasn’t believed to have any family in New Zealand. “Police have made contact with the relevant…
More than mince: Why the meat raffle still win Kiwis over – Glenn Dwight
Because every small-town pub, rugby club, RSA and working men’s club in the country understands one simple truth…