Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
ANZ loses $125m CCCFA class action, considers appealing High Court decision
The lawyer representing the customers in the class action, Scott Russell, said: “The next step in the proceeding…
BNZ’s books take $352m hit as bank accounts for fact AI is seeing software age increasingly quickly
This made a $253m dent in its statutory net profit in the half year. At $494m, it was…
Jail term increased for Auckland Prison inmate Patrick Dixon after stomping unconscious prisoner
“Baby, he f***ing came to me,” Dixon told his partner, claiming it was all in self-defence. But, like…
Duck shooting season: Do they know it’s coming?
He expects the numbers will increase further during the season, which differs from area to area but in…
Operation Avon: Comancheros Christchurch secretary Kelvin James Wikaira jailed for drugs
His downfall came with the police’s Operation Avon, in which 21 were arrested as officers executed dozens of…
Milenta denied retrospective consent for Auckland restaurant building at Victoria Park
Adverse effects on heritage values, character and amenity were more than minor and had not been adequately avoided,…
Roger Randle ‘deeply saddened’ as Munster abandon appointment
Randle said in a statement he was disappointed by the outcome. “I am deeply saddened that unfounded allegations…
Media Insider: TVNZ threatened to sue Newstalk ZB as it chased Maiki Sherman story, Mike Hosking says
“TVNZ threatened to sue us,” Hosking told listeners. “We got the big broad-based fat letter from the lawyers…
Whangārei CBD safety and parking worries spark call for urgent action
Perceived safety and social behaviour were key concerns, while car parking was also a worry for CBD businesses.…
Winston Peters isn’t about to walk away from the Government, but sometimes it feels that way – Thomas Coughlan
There’s no rule to stop Peters, NZ First, or any MP in the coalition parties from no longer…
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming Fifa World Cup
Iran advanced to a seventh World Cup after topping their group in qualifying and were drawn in Group…