Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires back
They are made up of allied health staff, mental and public health nurses, home support workers and policy,…
Spain probing clothing titan’s death as homicide
Another testimony by Estefania Knuth, a professional golfer who was Isak Andic’s partner, highlighted “the poor relations between…
Local Elections 2025: Waipā elects Mike Pettit as new mayor
“The three of us [mayoral candidates O’Regan, St Pierre and Pettit] said from the start that whatever the…
Roads blocked as armed police secure area near Tauranga Police Station
A witness, who did not want to be named, said they saw a man dressed in “full SWAT”…
YouTube outage hits users as error messages block video playback
Thousands in New Zealand and across the world reported that YouTube was down this afternoon. YouTube was not…
GrabOne shuts down as owner Global Marketplace goes into liquidation
The liquidators said the company was unable to provide refunds to customers who hold onto unredeemed vouchers. “Consumers…
Glen Eden restaurant worker attacked by group armed with weapons as customers dined
“They were transported to hospital for medical treatment.” A worker at the Aroha Restaurant and Bar was assaulted…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…
Young man accused of sexually violating female friend as teens hung out
The Crown said on the evening of the alleged assault the group were gathered at the boy’s house,…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Teen friends killed as car rolls 98m on mountain in drunk crash
Neither had been wearing seatbelts, he said. “Although there is no evidence to indicate whether either or both…
Local elections 2025: Wendy Schollum new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her lead
Buddo, who is heading back to farming life, conceded defeat and wished Schollum well. He said he was…