Treasury: It’s a matter of ‘when, not if’ taxes need to rise
“The overarching weakness of our current system is that we tax income, particularly capital income, in inconsistent ways,…
Auckland traffic warning as fishing convoy protest hits motorways today
Protesters are planning to depart Albany Park and Ride at 8.30am before heading across the Auckland Harbour Bridge…
Warning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocations
“The Indian community has been disproportionately and severely affected, as many drivers of Indian origin form the backbone…
Airfare fraud claims: Minister, travel agents warn of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities
“That was referred to NZTA and police,” Mitchell said. But he had not been contacted about the person…
Bali trip turns fatal as woman dies, 10 taken to hospital from bed-bug-ridden hostel
She only discovered Zhuoga had died after being discharged. Sickness swept through the $9-a-night accommodation, with multiple guests…
Auckland judge orders indefinite jail term for repeat sex offender Dean John Howard
After Howard’s Christchurch sentencing, a woman with whom he had previously been in a long-term relationship also shared…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Manawatū case sparks warning over ‘predatory’ overseas weight loss surgery ads
“It’s really exploded in the last, I would say, 18 months.” French said that this is due to…
Inoke Nakadavotu and Cameron Hill cleared of sexual assault in Whangārei trial
The Crown viewed Nakadavotu as the principal offender who committed the act, while Hill was equally liable for…
Bay of Plenty teen denies raping schoolgirl, says he went into her room so she could ‘paint his face’
She said it would happen in her room, under a trampoline, or behind some bushes on the Bay…
Bay of Plenty teenager on trial charged with raping young schoolgirl
The girl, who was 6 at the time of her evidential video interview, told the interviewer the boy…
Coroner urges awareness after Whakatāne teen’s accidental death from ‘huffing’ toxic butane
She soon realised Faith was gasping for air and called for help. But Faith died in hospital from…