District Court awards additional rent abatement to Auckland tenant who had ‘hostile’ landlord
While she cross-appealed, she was largely unsuccessful, with the District Court supporting most of the conclusions of the…
Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis points
The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…
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…
New Zealand citizenship fees to increase to meet rising costs
“Updating fees is essential to maintain high-quality services and meet rising costs,” said Adrian Jarvis, general manager services…
Billie Eilish lashes out at ‘pathetic coward’ Elon Musk as he closes in on trillionaire status
It isn’t the first time that the Bad Guy hitmaker has hit out at those with vast wealth,…
From 157kg to 70kg: How a Pāpāmoa man turned his health around in under a year
Ben Pamment’s heaviest weight was 157kg. Photo / Supplied The 31-year-old said he suffered a serious knee injury…
Takaichi set to become PM as LDP, Japan Innovation agree on coalition
Sanae Takaichi, right, the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura…
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: Richard McGrath new Napier Mayor, ousts Kirsten Wise
They do not include special votes or votes received this morning. Preliminary results will be announced on Monday.…
Ōamaru boy breaks both his legs and back while skiing on Mt Ruapehu
“They didn’t know that he had a broken back until they fixed his legs, and then they went…
Japan conservative Sanae Takaichi expected to take office as first female PM
In an effort to claw them back, Takaichi has taken a tough stance on immigration and foreign tourists…
Synlait sells Pokeno plant for $307m, cuts net loss to $39m
“It [the sale] gives us a bit of freedom to move forward, and the next six months is…