Whangaparāoa gastropub denied alcohol licence renewals over noise breaches
“We shouldn’t have to spend this much to get peace and quiet in our own home,” Vivan Field…
Migrant exploitation: Southland farmer and former imam Reza Abdul-Jabbar loses appeal over $215k penalties
They argued the $215,000 penalty was excessive because the judge’s starting point was too high, and it should…
Brazilian race walker Ciao Bonfim loses wedding ring in race, wins maiden gold at World Athletics Championships
Brazilian race walker Caio Bonfim achieved his life-long dream of winning gold in a major championships at the…
Absolute Traffic Solutions liquidated over $1.1m Inland Revenue debt, 85 staff sacked
They appear in the accounts as preferential creditors but whether they will get their wages and salaries remains…
Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…
Unplanned power cut hits 903 homes in Pyes Pa, Tauranga
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Hastings brothel backlash: ‘I’ve lost a lot,’ businessman says
Singh claimed his landlord told him his phone had immediately started ringing with people against the idea of…
Medical treatment abroad leads to eviction, $6000 rent debt for social housing tenant
The man told the tribunal, via the phone, that he couldn’t leave the country as it would have…
Danny Abdallah to confront driver Samuel Davidson, who killed his children, in TV interview
He and Davidson have had numerous conversations in the years since the tragedy. But now, for the first…
Peter Lester, sailing legend and iconic America’s Cup commentator, dies aged 70
More than anything, Lester had a deep love and fascination for the sport, which saw him involved on…
Kohurau Contracting fined $70k for safety breach after forestry worker loses fingers
At least 1200m of cable had to be pulled out in order to clear the bird’s nest. The…
Chef fired after making ‘micro’ influencer cry over follower count
Her video has since clocked up over 20 million views to date, sparking an avalanche of outrage against…