Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
Balcony collapse leaves Auckland man paralysed, engineer finds ‘serious risks’ at Queenstown Airbnb
And it collapsed. “Fin leaned in the corner, as he was talking to his mate. He just leaned…
Teen killed in motorbike crash was speeding three times the limit – coroner
Toxicology reports found no drugs or alcohol in his system, and Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave said the death was…
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…
Inflation expected to hit top end of Reserve Bank target band
But there is widespread agreement that this will represent a peak in this latest cycle of inflation, allowing…
Bay of Plenty crash: Witnesses call on NZTA to lower speed limit at SH2 Waiotahe
NZTA says safety improvements have been under way in the area since 2021, including the installation of road…
Prime Minister Luxon defends $65k parental income cap in youth benefit crackdown
“But we know it’s quite low, but the reality is it puts the pressure back on parents to…
Waitara River tragedy: Call for speed limit signs after Tira Wilson dies in jetski accident
The kōhanga reo teacher fell off under the bridge and forward-rolled into a concrete pillar. Despite attempts to…
Christopher Luxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum
Battling a muggy 29C this morning, journalists piled into the Chinese-built Friendship Hall to witness the leaders arrive…
The Real Reason Silicon Valley Hates Lina Khan
You’d think venture capitalists and startups would support an antitrust crackdown on Big Tech. These behemoths regularly squash…
Mobility parking permit holder Derek Cossey was incorrectly issued fines, revealing a bigger issue
Derek Cossey has had one of his fines overturned, but has not received a response from Auckland Transport…
Tasmania to proceed with Marinus Link decision, with Labor given a day to agree after ‘sham’ briefings
The Tasmanian Liberal government intends to approve a final investment decision on the Marinus Link interconnector project after…