Timaru’s Christmas tree set on fire, won’t be replaced
The Timaru Christmas tree has suffered some significant fire damage overnight. Photo: Timaru District Council Police have charged…
Minimum wage to increase 2% from April 1
The minimum wage will increase from April 1 next year, the Government has announced. The adult minimum wage…
Name suppression lifts for woman killed by Southland man
Nathan Boulter. File photo A possessive stalker who stabbed a Christchurch mother 55 times after she broke off their relationship…
Rotorua’s 780-tonne lake weed disaster lays bare funding gap
A funding battle is brewing over lake weed control in Rotorua as the three-week, 780-tonne clean-up of the…
Dramatic video shows US forces seizing oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast…
Auckland couple charged with kidnapping, assault after luring victim with Marketplace car sale
An alleged offender made the victim get into the vehicle to withdraw more money from a Stoddard Rd…
Mitch Hay’s 61 helps NZ to first-innings lead over Windies
Mitch Hay scored 61 in his first test innings on Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run…
National Business Review bans Inland Revenue after alleged copyright breach
NBR’s subscription webpage. Photo: Screenshot The National Business Review (NBR) says it has banned Inland Revenue from taking…
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser ‘Ms Z’
Jevon McSkimming Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Police are continuing with a prosecution against the woman who accused…
UK police hunt suspects after 600 items stolen from museum
More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from…
Man arrested after ‘significant fire damage’ to Timaru’s Xmas tree
A man has been arrested after Timaru’s central Christmas tree suffered “significant fire damage” in a suspicious blaze…
Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final
Three people have been banned for life from the Southland Rugby League club, one suspended for two years,…