Third contractor sentenced over ‘corrupt’ $1m roading scheme
A third and final subcontractor has been sentenced after pleading guilty for his involvement in a scheme involving…
Hastings council CEO appoints private investigator to examine complaint about councillor Steve Gibson
The council-owned Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery opened the controversial exhibition that encourages people to…
Rob Reiner’s son, Nick, arrested after death of director and wife
Rob Reiner‘s younger son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Tuesday for what investigators believe was the fatal…
Manslaughter charge after fatal Mt Eden prison assault
A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of an inmate at Mt Eden Corrections Facility…
National MP Louise Upston marries long-time partner in surprise home wedding
Forty-four members of their immediate family watched as the pair finally exchanged rings after 13 years together. Louise…
Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
The case was heard last week in Manukau District Court before Judge McIlraith, who released his decision this…
Man who abandoned ‘Pumpkin’ at Melbourne train station denied parole
A man who strangled his wife in Auckland and then abandoned their three-year-old daughter at a Melbourne train…
Black Caps chase millions in IPL auction
Rachin Ravindra will be hoping another IPL team will pick him up at auction after being released by…
Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Otago and Canterbury today. The watch period is between…
Nicola Willis working on ‘disciplined’ plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver ‘human misery’
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. Photo: RNZ Finance Minister Nicola…
Food prices fall for third month, but groceries and power still climbing
Stats NZ highlighted three food products: a 2-litre bottle of milk, which has had its price increase 15.8%…
Bondi terror hero Ahmed Al Ahmed faces losing arm as donations pass $1.84m
His migration lawyer Sam Issa told the Sydney Morning Herald the pain had “started to take a toll…