From the Pulpit: 100 churches unite to support Māori Wards – Seymour says religion and politics don’t mix
Act leader David Seymour said churches need to stay in their lane. “Get back to God,” he told…
Have you seen Yulia? Police search for missing Wellington woman
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Hundreds of vehicles imported with altered odometers, police and customs allege
After a search of a home and a business last year, Customs said it had identified 133 used…
Christchurch gun crime: Group in car allegedly brandish firearm in Shirley, armed police arrest two
A 32-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of…
My donor and me: What it was like meeting my sperm donor after years of wondering
“One day, if you want to meet him, you can. Now, who wants McDonald’s?” At eight I couldn’t…
Motueka bakery worker awarded $16,000 after unfair dismissal
At a recent Employment Relations Authority hearing, she said she received a phone call from Larissa Balkhausen after…
Invercargill’s Richardson Group: From sawmilling to $2 billion empire
HWR Group’s redevelopment of Invercargill’s central city has transformed the block between Esk, Dee, Don and Kelvin Sts,…
Ruapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after students, parents upset by move
A parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said her daughter came home from school early yesterday after she…
Air New Zealand flight to Perth diverted to Sydney over ‘mechanical issue’
“Our teams are working to rebook customers on the next available service. “We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience…
Gisborne party deaths: Jury finds Libya Tamihere guilty of murder and grievous body harm
Another man was charged in relation to the incident, but he died earlier this year. What followed was…
Simplicity Living announces $500m 600-unit Queenstown build-to-rent scheme
Chantecler, a 19ha property in Queenstown, sold for $45.5m in an off-market deal nearly two years ago, that…
Whitianga orca encounter: Swimmers 3m from ‘massive’ dorsal fin.
Being camera-shy, Aull said they turned to avoid being filmed – only to be confronted with a “huge…