Strong winds to batter Hawke’s Bay, before 30C highs later this week
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said the severe gales were caused by an active front working its way up…
Author Rachel Weston finds joy and biodiversity in chaos gardening
While writing it, she realised she wasn’t a superwoman who could maintain a picture-perfect garden, manage a busy…
New mobile abattoir upsets homeowner distressed by sight of slaughterhouse on wheels
“Now I get to watch 300-plus animals killed 6m outside my boundary each year.” Neighbour David Taylor said…
Otago v Bay of Plenty result: Otago reach NPC final with big win
Otago Dylan Pledger scores during the NPC semifinal win over Bay of Plenty. Photo / SmartFrame Otago have…
Auckland businessman Peter Mazany to pay $9k over old and crowded boarding house
He has acknowledged he was at fault, saying he didn’t fully understand the rules around boarding houses. Originally,…
GrabOne liquidation: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impact
“We get a lot of customers through GrabOne, so it [the liquidation] will affect our business into the…
Media Insider: Broadcasting Standards Authority v The Platform – businessman Troy Bowker says he will help fund legal action to support Sean Plunket
“The BSA is no longer relevant or necessary. If Susie and her board think they can regulate the…
Police dog falls into geothermal water: Teo recovering after receiving burns in search
Johannsen, who suffered minor burns in pulling Teo out, has stayed by her side at the hospital. Police…
GrabOne shuts down as owner Global Marketplace goes into liquidation
The liquidators said the company was unable to provide refunds to customers who hold onto unredeemed vouchers. “Consumers…
Murupara police station break‑in accused sacks lawyer in court
Christiansen is alleged to have intentionally damaged doors in the building, and to have threatened to do grievous…
Indonesia raises Mount Lewotobi alert to highest after overnight eruption
Authorities have already suspended operations at a local airport in the town of Maumere, some 60km west of…
Honey Bear meth-laced beer investigation: $36million Auckland property assets frozen
Aiden Sagala of Auckland died after drinking beer contaminated with methamphetamine. Photo / Supplied. “Through extensive financial investigation…