‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right’: Nicola Willis hits back as debate reaches deadlock
Neither Willis nor Richardson can agree on a forum for the debate. In a statement, Richardson said she…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies early briefing on Jevon McSkimming complaints
He maintained he was not even aware of Ms Z’s existence until he was briefed on November 6…
Haeata school disputes suggestion mouldy lunches were old ones accidentally re-served
“We have considered all possible causes,” he said. “We think it is more than likely that the affected…
Kiwis and NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make switch to boxing
The Wellingtonian has shown plenty of boxing potential from his early foray into the ring. In 2023 Asofa-Solomona…
Air New Zealand expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening
“Customers travelling today should continue to check the Air NZ app or website for the latest information on…
‘Mana motuhake Māori – Māori sovereignty’: Labour sets out ambitious pitch to win back Māori seats
Tangaere-Manuel’s ambitious speech talked up Labour’s record on Māori issues – a direct challenge to Te Pāti Māori,…
Northland artists back Buy NZ Made call to shop local before Christmas
“Buying NZ-made means you get local service, trusted quality, and the satisfaction of knowing your purchase directly supports…
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…