Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
Finding 94kg turtle delights Far North woman on morning walk
Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium aquarist Bella Jansen said it was still early days for the turtle found by Cowan,…
West Auckland police hunt thieves after ‘Infinite Sea’ artwork stolen
“It’s a distinctive piece of art and we’re asking anyone in the public who has information on its…
Air New Zealand accused of unfair downgrade after Rarotonga flight seat swap
“When I went up, I saw that he now had my boarding pass,” she said. “When I asked…
Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns
The resignation takes place with immediate effect, with chief commercial officer David Cooper taking over as acting CEO…
Waipareira paid bonus to allow John Tamihere to settle campaign loan
“The trust required Mr Tamihere to repay the loans made to a political party and political candidates, but…
What Gisborne’s politicians say the RMA reforms could mean for the region
While the region’s National MP said the changes would make real differences to the community, two Labour MPs…
High-flying super yacht designer Charles Robinson in tax evasion case
The court heard Robinson’s records showed money owed to other companies was paid in preference to tax owed…
Jetstar Christmas sale launches with 45,000 cheap fares from $48
Air New Zealand estimated 1.6 million passengers will be travelling domestically around New Zealand this summer season. “Queenstown…
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…
Stanley Bay School principal Emma Tolmie on leave after extraordinary complaint letter
Through a New Zealand Educational Institute industrial officer, Tolmie said that she “will not be making any comment…
Bondi terror hero Ahmed Al Ahmed faces losing arm as donations pass $1.84m
His migration lawyer Sam Issa told the Sydney Morning Herald the pain had “started to take a toll…