Wellington City Council ratepayers undercharged in accounting ‘error’
“We want to sincerely apologise for this error,” Reeves said. “To prevent this happening again, stronger internal controls…
National MP Louise Upston marries long-time partner in surprise home wedding
Forty-four members of their immediate family watched as the pair finally exchanged rings after 13 years together. Louise…
Lotto player wins $16 million with surprise ticket check at Nelson supermarket
“Sometimes I’ve won like $25 or $35, but I never thought one day I’d win the jackpot,” he…
On The Up: Young golfer Josh Beckham gets surprise slam-dunk hole-in-one at fundraiser
Golfing runs in the family – his mum, dad and brother all played at the club. His mum…
Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg dines at Te Awamutu’s Fahrenheit Restaurant
Parkes said she ended up recognising him as he was wearing the same hat as in the Instagram…
Lewis Capaldi’s stroll along Auckland Viaduct delights fans before concert
“We were kind of a bit word vomit and just told him that we were so excited for…
Rod Duke says Briscoe Manukau distribution centre strike a ‘total surprise’
He said the company was advised “at the last moment” of the Black Friday strike. “It was a…
Choking risk prompts Kmart recall of Anko Pop and Surprise Playset
The product has been on sale from January 2020 to November 2025 and only batch 20/25 from Vietnam…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Dyslexia: What it’s like to be diagnosed at 25
They’ve previously written books I Am Autistic and This Is ADHD – and it’s thanks to their publishers,…
Whanganui pilot Hana Beck named New Zealand’s Young Aviator of the Year
“Someone told me to stay in the office for another five minutes; I thought there must be some…
NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer Ep 6: How much the last three are worth, a great Kiwi artwork surprise, and is that really a home?
And so we come to it at last, the final of the six episodes of the second season…