Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell hits back at Labour’s homeless strategy criticism
A 2022 report estimated the city – New Zealand’s birthplace of international tourism – lost $17 million in…
Maya Moore turns back on court as she’s jailed for nine years for Wairarapa arsons
Moore didn’t attend her trial despite repeated efforts by the judge to get her to do so, and…
‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake
“Labour has committed to scraping [SIC] the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we…
What happens after redundancy? NorthTec layoffs highlight jobseeker struggles
“The narrower the field, the less likely it is you’re going to find employment.” Jones said one man…
Europe pushes back on Trump peace plan for Ukraine
Trump indicated Friday he had set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan…
Whangārei coast rāhui to be scaled back from Saturday evening
Ngāti Kororā, the wider hapū of Whangārei Terenga Parāoa and Te Waiariki, announced today they had met to…
Emergency services on standby as Air New Zealand flight turns back to Auckland
“The aircraft has landed safely and our maintenance team will now inspect the aircraft before it is returned…
Search for fisherman missing off Patāua South coast scaled back by Northland police
However, today those involved would rest and re-evaluate next steps, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said. “We have extensively…
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after mechanical issue found following takeoff
Fire and emergency services were not called to the terminal. However, several airport vehicles were on standby as…
Tenancy Tribunal rules landlord’s water rate claim against former tenant unfair
The tenant maintained he shouldn’t be accountable for the water rates bills that were neither presented during the…
Addington Cup Day 2025: Sunshine, style and chat from the track
Blue skies at Addington after heavy morning rain. Photo / Mike Thorpe “The Infield is in the middle…
ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique
While the school “fully acknowledged” historical failures, Wesley College principal Brian Evans told the Herald that over the…