Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of work
The figures below the topline confirmed “signs of stabilisation”, said ASB senior economist Mark Smith. The majority of…
‘There was no pressure’: Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets after 30,000 tests falsified
It included an annual target of 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests and a requirement that 65% of…
Dodgers defeat Blue Jays in World Series Game 7 to cement a dynasty
TORONTO — The Dodgers’ march toward destiny was completed a quarter past midnight on Saturday evening. It was unbelievable, indescribable,…
All Blacks v Ireland: The Business of the All Blacks – Beauden Barrett and the $124 billion American business giant that helped pull New Zealand Rugby out of a jam
The trio spoke candidly, away from the normal media spotlight, in a critically important 30 minutes for New…
Is NZ closer to a social media ban? MP’s bill pulled from the biscuit tin
After her bill was pulled from the ballot, Wedd said it was “progress” and could “be picked up…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to ‘immediately carry out powerful strikes’ in Gaza Strip
In AFP footage, several masked Hamas fighters are seen emerging from a tunnel carrying a body wrapped in…
Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
NZ’s Urban Polo edges out Australian competition as rival Janek Gazecki cancels Polo in the City events
With Centennial Parklands awarding a five-year term contract to F3 Polo and no alternative sites available, Gazecki was…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…
Young man accused of sexually violating female friend as teens hung out
The Crown said on the evening of the alleged assault the group were gathered at the boy’s house,…
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
Sluggish consumer spending, rising operational costs and changing dining habits have forced some operators to shut their doors.…