SunLive – What new landslide recovery plan says about Mauao
The Tauranga City Council has released its recovery plan following the January landslides. One Mount Maunganui community leader…
Single parent benefit policy faces legal challenge at Human Rights Review Tribunal
McCarthy is one of two single parents taking his case to the Human Rights Review Tribunal with the…
Alleged fuel thieves tried hiding in swamp while fleeing police
Two men submerged themselves in a swamp to hide from authorities after an alleged attempt to siphon fuel…
Minister seeking tougher accommodation supplement criteria claims $1000 a week housing allowance – Stuff
Minister seeking tougher accommodation supplement criteria claims $1000 a week housing allowance StuffLabour and Greens say social housing shake-up…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
First published on Boxer-turned-teacher Kahukura Bentson has avoided deregistration over a number of criminal convictions. Photo: APN /…
Hawke’s Bay mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure
Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to…
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
By Alayna Treene, Tal Shalev, Jeremy Diamond and Jennifer Hansler, CNN US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime…
Police warning after tourist convicted of painting scam
Photo: 123RF Police are warning of scams from overseas visitors after a tourist from the UK swindled tens…
Renata Leaf set fire to his father’s Waikato Kāinga Ora home, stood by and watched it burn
Today, Leaf appeared in the Hamilton District Court via audio-visual link from the Grace Foundation. At the hearing,…
Ashburton ‘screwed’ in local government reforms – councillor
Councillor Russell Ellis has given a grave interpretation of Ashburton’s position in the local government reforms: “We are…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
First published on Boxer-turned-teacher Kahukura Bentson has avoided deregistration over a number of criminal convictions. Photo: APN /…
Contactless credit and debit payments on Metlink services go down
Metlink is asking Wellington bus passengers to pay with cash or Snapper cards. Photo: SUPPLIED / GWRC Metlink…