‘You stole my innocence’: Victims confront disgraced ex-Gloriavale leader
The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale stole the innocence and childhood of the girls and young women he abused, a…
SunLive – Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29
Four people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a crash on State Highway 29.…
Retirement village mover lost Arvida contracts, now being liquidated
Last November, Arvida was sold to private equity firm Stonepeak. “As a result, they reviewed and cut costs,…
Name suppression lifts for Christchurch mum murdered by stalker
A possessive stalker who stabbed a Christchurch mother 55 times after she broke off their relationship will be…
Whangārei child sex abuser George Ace sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment
Thirty-seven of the charges related to sexual offending against a boy under 12, while the remaining were associated…
Minimum wage workers to get pay increase next year
The increase was to keep up with the cost of living, the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister said.…
Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards
Ardie Savea. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Ardie Savea’s performances across the year, in which he brought up…
Alexandra Bailey bridge almost done
Work on a Bailey bridge to provide a temporary crossing between Rivers St and Graveyard Gully Rd over…
Reddit files legal challenge against Australia’s social media ban
Photo: AFP / DPA / Matthias Balk Reddit will file a court challenge alleging that Australia’s social media…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detail
By Bill McKay* of Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Anaylsis: When the coalition government this week unveiled reforms…
Another bank lifts home loan rates
Photo: RNZ Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates. Although…