California lawmakers pass bill banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces
The California Legislature on Thursday passed a pair of bills to prohibit on-duty law enforcement officers, including federal…
Cruise passenger jumps overboard from Royal Caribbean ship to avoid casino bill
The jumper was reportedly in possession of five different forms of identification when he was taken into custody,…
Energy giant ENGIE admits misleading customer about power prices after ‘deceptive and misleading’ behaviour
Global energy company ENGIE has apologised and admitted it misled a customer who was trying to negotiate a…
Woody Allen praises President Trump’s acting on Bill Maher podcast
President Donald Trump might be a polarizing leader with a day job, but Woody Allen would love to…
Palmerston North Cafe Cuba’s $1.5m tax bill; local business snaps up its assets
According to the liquidators’ first report, Cafe Cuba owes creditors more than $1.6m. The majority is owed to…
Boy racer bill criticised for targeting Pasifika car enthusiasts
“Otherwise this seems to be curbing the freedoms of people to congregate – the freedom of association, the…
ENGIE customer slapped with $1,200 energy bill for one month wants better protection for consumers
A South Australian ENGIE customer says he was slapped with a $1,200 electricity bill for a single month…
‘Genuine Kiwi bloke’ Barefoot Bill, paralysed in boating accident, dies
Nicknamed “Barefoot Bill”, the ferry’s long-time skipper and owner was described by locals as one of Russell’s great…
Canberra drivers charged for trips on Sydney toll roads taken by drivers with similar licence plate numbers
Some drivers have been left out of pocket and frustrated after discovering they had been charged for trips…
What Auckland’s wealthiest are contributing to the council’s $3.49b rates bill
Meanwhile, billionaire Graeme Hart, who has an estimated wealth of $12.1 billion, will need to fork out $224,549…
Family violence prevention advocate Kym Valentine wants changes to alcohol delivery laws
For most, a delivery driver’s knock at the front door is a welcome arrival of a package eagerly…
Wild bat encounter leaves woman with $35K medical bill after insurance missteps
She screamed, and part of the bat went into her mouth. She doesn’t know which part or for…