Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
The provider’s chief executive and regional manager flew to Christchurch on Friday night. The company said the chemical…
Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…
Waikato tradie Jason Lambert was ‘in over his head’ when he ripped off victims
While the judge considered a sentence of either home detention or community detention, Lambert’s counsel, Kerry Hadaway, successfully…
Health workers and firefighters to strike again on Friday
NZPFU national secretary Wattie Watson said the union has continued to issue strike notices as it thinks facilitation…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
Kāinga Ora tenant claimed agency failed him in alleged burglary by other tenant
The police were called and the man was subsequently arrested for assault with a weapon. It was alleged…
Joseph Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight defeat – promoter
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Kim Kardashian fails California bar exam but vows to keep studying
“Falling short isn’t failure – it’s fuel. I was so close to passing the exam and that only…
‘1140th in the queue’ – Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown, regulator still pushing for $59m penalty
Earlier, New Zealand’s Commerce Commission sent the firm a letter, warning of potential Fair Trading Act breaches. From…
Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Landlord of Auckland boarding house fails to pay $240,700 by deadline after tenancy breaches
TCIT national manager Brett Wilson said it was one of the largest sums that has been ordered when…