Inland Revenue proposes changing tax treatment of loans companies issue to shareholders
Companies involved in property would likely be most affected. The change would only apply to companies owned by…
Victoria Police launch search for Dezi Freeman’s body
Police have shifted their search efforts to locating the body of alleged police killer Dezi Freeman after spending…
Low demand sinks Wellington’s long-delayed Beers at the Basin festival
By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Wellington festival Beers at the Basin, scheduled for February 2026,…
Hamilton woman Kate Gough avoids jail after sexually assaulting teen boy
First published on Kate Rochelle Gough was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention for sexually abusing a teenage…
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs after attack on 79-year-old
Tauranga City Council issued a five-year ownership disqualification to the dog’s owner after the attack that is due…
Whakatāne crash victim named as police seek witnesses
Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander acting Inspector Paul Wilson said police were seeking further information from people…
Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four
West Indies batter Shai Hope sways away from a delivery against New Zealand. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black…
Hastings road safety: Homemade speed camera warning signs appear on busy stretch
“We would encourage communities to work with the relevant road controlling authorities to ensure messages meet rules and…
Controversial flag exhibit Flagging the Future stolen from Hastings art gallery
An artwork at the Hastings Art Gallery inviting people to walk on the New Zealand flag has raised…
New Zealand, China authorities investigate airline ticket scam
Photo: Supplied / Greg Bowker Visuals Authorities in New Zealand and China are investigating claims that nearly 200…
Seven injured by corrosive chemical on waterslide at Chch childcare centre
A Christchurch daycare has expressed their “shock” and “deep regret” after five children and two adults were taken…
Man dies after stabbing in Mt Wellington; homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Mt Wellington. Photo: RNZ…