Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of work
The figures below the topline confirmed “signs of stabilisation”, said ASB senior economist Mark Smith. The majority of…
Class secrets: Secondary teacher graduates share what they’ve learned
“My friend, who is a primary teacher, said I’d be a great teacher, and it had always been…
Gisborne Girls’ High principal Jan Kumar to retire after 38 years in education
Kumar always attended board meetings equipped with data-driven reports, he said. “Everything is ‘how can we do better…
Kelston Boys’ High School faces charter school takeover bid by community group Bewt
The bid was backed by a sponsor called Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust (Bewt), which is a youth…
Gold Coast high-rise approved despite height limit as acting mayor says ‘precedent is gone’
A Gold Coast high-rise set to be built well above the city’s height limits is just one of…
High Court resolves Christchurch estate for Catholic order four decades on
Otherwise, the assets would go to a woman named Bridie Meagher for her lifetime if she wished. Decades…
Stabbing near Hamilton’s Fraser High School: Mother appeals for information on social media
Hato Hone St John said it took a patient to Waikato Hospital “in a serious condition”. The mother…
Hawke’s Bay weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and fires
“With this level of wind, we are prepared for outages, because with the wind comes fallen trees and…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Whittaker’s chocolate price: Blocks as high as $8.49 in supermarkets after hike
Woolworths stores were selling the blocks for $7.69 on Monday. Prices of other Whittaker’s products have also increased.…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…
Reality TV funeral director Fiona Bakulich released from prison after winning sentence reduction on Auckland High Court appeal
Court documents state Bakulich swindled grieving families out of about $18,000 altogether, starting with a $3000 charge in…