Rotorua Lakes Council apologises after retailers incorrectly told they had to close on Easter Sunday
Fredrick said the guardians pointed to information on the council’s website saying retailers could not trade. They warned…
Ex-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor removed from school staff list
“Ensuring children are safe is an absolute priority for school boards and all educators – there is no…
On The Up: Award-winning oyster burger puts Paihia’s Tipsy Oyster on foodie map
“It was great for the team and good to showcase what we do,” Dewan said. “We’ve won a…
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth asks army chief Randy George to step down
During a nearly four-decade military career, George deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times and also served in…
Armed police swarm Glenfield Mall, four nearby North Shore schools in lockdown
“Police were called at 11.20am to reports of a single vehicle crash on Downing St, Glenfield. “Two people…
Sandringham Domino’s Pizza staff threatened with machete in late-night robbery
No one at the restaurant suffered any physical injuries. “Police were contacted a short time later and a…
Hastings District Council staff to move into new mass-timber Tumu-owned office building
A council spokesperson said this would replace lease costs across three commercial properties. The council previously said the…
Ardie Savea: Inside the All Blacks loosie’s relationship with the team and New Zealand Rugby
The fading renditions of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot could be heard as the last of England’s jubilant fans…
ChamberWorks launches to help overwhelmed Rotorua employers find the right candidate
It is a partnership between MSD and the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce. The free programme helps employers…
Heinz Wattie’s confirms closure of Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland plants
The announcement means the loss of about 300 roles across the impacted sites, including some commercial roles. Donegan…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Tana Umaga leaves Moana Pasifika to take All Blacks defence coach job
“I‘ve been fortunate enough to actually captain this side and that was a big job, and I had…