Teak Construction v Quattro apartment owners over leaky building repair bill
The claim was an absolute last resort, more than three years after the builder was forced to cease…
Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill to keep asphalt over chipseal
Denny Hulme Drive resident Sue Dunbar said when she initially read the letter, emailed at 4.45pm on December…
Italian greyhound puppy breaks both front legs, pensioner faces $20k vet bill
Heartbroken, she made arrangements to buy another Italian greyhound “to be the fun, cool friend I need as…
New Zealand couple stuck with $7.7k Miami bar tab bill after handing over credit card
After the pair were unable to get an itemised bill from the club, they applied for a chargeback…
‘Naughty Boy’ pelican draws in visitors and locals in coastal tourist town of Kalbarri
A pelican named Naughty Boy has become notorious for his silly antics, which are drawing visitors to a…
Newly independent MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, correct votes to support David Seymour’s medicines bill
Last week, the Greens cast two proxy votes for Kapa-Kingi and Ferris against the bill. Kapa-Kingi was contacted…
Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlash
It also sets up a Regulatory Standards Board which would assess current laws for their adherence to the…
US Senate votes in favour of bill to end federal government shutdown
The United States Senate has voted in favour of ending a government shutdown that has lasted for 40…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Z Energy apologises for 2022 ad campaign after legal action
All parties have now agreed to settle the action with an agreement to disagree, but with no admission…
Gisborne homicide inquiry: Police appeal for information on Hyundai in Bill Maangi case
“The vehicle was seen heading into Riperata Street, turning left onto Lytton Road, before finally turning right into…
Is NZ closer to a social media ban? MP’s bill pulled from the biscuit tin
After her bill was pulled from the ballot, Wedd said it was “progress” and could “be picked up…