Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Tributes pour in for football legend
“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters…
Tom Phillips inquiry to be handed over today
Justice Simon Moore, KC, was appointed as the sole member of the inquiry. He was given a report-back…
Government gives Fletcher Building $60m for Golden Bay Cement
The deal recognises the strategic importance of domestic cement manufacturing to New Zealand’s infrastructure supply chain and national…
One-hour firefighters’ strike to hit emergency callouts across regions
The situation is expected to result in slower response times for emergencies in some communities. Earlier this month…
Boat missing overnight off Northland sparks major search and rescue operation
“We knew the time of departure, that the vessel planned to travel about 60 nautical miles offshore, and…
Alan Hall miscarriage of justice trial: Retired officer says he did nothing wrong
“The Supreme Court judgment is framed by different evidence.” Jones’ client started his testimony by listing his age-related…
Horse racing: Avondale supporters hoping today’s last meeting not so final
And it definitely won’t be the last time the much-maligned facility is used by the industry. “We have…
Kyle Whorrall murder case: Judge jails Auckland woman who tried to hide SUV
Five others have pleaded not guilty to aggravated robbery and murder. They await trial later this year. Denying…
Beer today, face cream tomorrow – the billion-dollar secret hiding in brewery waste
Around 85% of brewery waste is spent grain, which spoils rapidly and is difficult to compost. As a…
Iran strikes Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US attacks as Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards force had earlier said it struck and stopped a vessel ignoring repeated instructions to use…
Talented apprentice Hayley Hassman gets tactics spot on with Drop Of Something at Ruakaka
“It was a good ride by Hayley as she used her initiative to go forward and sit outside…
Northland meth crisis deepens as families fight to break cycle of control
“Once you’re addicted and hooked into it, you either belong to someone or you are the man.” Kaipo…