Hāhei locals divided: 80-year-old sex offender’s house smeared with the word ‘Pedo’ and bottles thrown into bedroom windows
They’re outraged by Skelton’s offending, which he denies happened, and also that his victim and her family are…
Wellington abuse trial: Woman tells jury of ‘house of horrors’ violence
“We were isolated and abused in the house by him,” she told the jury in the Wellington District…
Truck driver Shamsher Singh jailed in Nelson court for raping woman met on dating app
She said she had been robbed of her voice, her rights as a woman and of the precious…
KiwiSaver exodus: Sharp rise in full and partial withdrawals by members
“So of the $143 billion funds under management in KiwiSaver, it’s a very small proportion. “It probably reflects…
Heavy tumbles for some shares as NZX slides – Market close
“It doesn’t have to be a massive portfolio for investment funds to flow from New Zealand, and the…
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says
The physical benefit of dog ownership The theory is that the longevity benefits conferred by canines might be…
Auckland school staff allege bullying, fear and broken culture and single out absent principal
The Herald earlier this month revealed the principal had been on extended leave, with members of the school…
Sticking points sour otherwise sensible Holidays Act reforms – Editorial
The Government’s pitch for the new legislation centres around clarity for employees and employers. Workers will earn leave…
Netflix’s East of Eden slammed for filming in Auckland and Otago
Considered one of California’s defining literary works, East of Eden is deeply tied to the Salinas Valley and…
Wellington sex offender Opetaia Matagi jailed for 12 years
Matagi earlier admitted 17 charges, including sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual violation by…
Netflix launching cheaper ad-supported plan in NZ but with some catches
Basic (standard definition, one screen): $9.99/monthStandard (high definition, two screens): $12.99/monthPremium (4K, four screens): $15.99/month Today, those plans…
Avatar, A Minecraft Movie and The Hobbit among the 10 biggest film and TV rebate payouts made by New Zealand Government
With over 300 films and television series funded by the scheme since 2005 with production values totalling $10.8b,…