US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally
Postal services, including in France, Germany, Italy, India, Australia and Japan, earlier said most US-bound packages would no…
Māori wards: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell criticises Hobson’s Pledge for using her image, quotes in social media post
Tapsell voted against Māori wards for Rotorua Lakes Council in 2021. But in 2024, when faced with a…
AIMS Games rolling out the red carpet for 14,000 kids
Since its inception in 2004, AIMS Games has grown from 760 competitors representing 17 schools and four sporting…
Northland council imposing tougher penalties for environmental rule breaches
The next most common notices were 16 for discharging a contaminant to land/air (mostly smoke nuisance), 13 for…
Molesworth Station: DoC seeks new operator for NZ’s largest farm
That lease is due to run out at the end of June next year. DoC said it was…
Katikati cafe owner Joshua Van Loon sentenced to home detention for indecently assaulting staff
Van Loon faced 31 charges related to eight female staff members. He was found guilty by a judge…
‘Could be out there for months’: Criminologist on the search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
Freeman, formerly known as Filby, had a history of animosity towards the police. He allegedly opened fire on…
Australian police swoop on home in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
The estranged family of Freeman have broken their silence, saying they have been left “devastated and sickened” by…
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Meet ‘Adrienne and John’ of Magness Benrow – a company with a remarkable history that has been serving Auckland for 80 years
“We’re good mates,” says Magness. Adrienne Harrison, left, and John Magness – aka Adrienne and John of Magness…
High Court blocks consent for Hawke’s Bay quarry after iwi object
The consent application was made in the name of the RW & MC Gale Family Trust. Robbie and…
Recidivist shoplifter Silvia Tipene back thieving after release from jail for stealing
“I am being framed and arrested for crimes another person committed,” the Hamilton mum told police at the…
Have you seen Emily or Alisha? Police search for two young Wellington women
Emily was last seen at around 9pm on August 25 in the Porirua area. Photo / Police Wellington…