Media Insider: Whitcoulls owner James Pascoe Group reveals why literary journal Folly has been banned from book shelves
The latest issue of literary magazine Folly has been banned from Whitcoulls. The journal, which sells for $35,…
Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release on body before formal identification
In a post on social media, whānau criticised the release going out. “The media releases were done without…
System failures: Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora criticised over Waitākere Hospital stillbirth care
The blocked caller mode was one in a series of failures, including those of a doctor and Health…
Tool perform songs for first time in over 20 years at first of two Auckland shows
Tool fans are so cultishly attached that they actually (mostly) obeyed. Never mind the mind-bending visuals tickling the…
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
Air New Zealand cabin crew to strike on December 8 over pay dispute
“They deliver the experience our customers love and represent the warmth and professionalism of Air New Zealand. “We…
Six charged over Destiny Church Pride library storytime protest can now be named
In March, Community Magistrate Fenella Thomas granted interim name suppression to one defendant, a teenager, citing her age.…
Residents and rowers riled up over Tauranga Harbour pontoon plan
The council said the pontoon would reduce the response time in an emergency from two hours to 15…
British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Silver Ferns v England: New Zealand complete series win with strong second half
The players have dealt with a lengthy wait for an ANZ Premiership broadcast deal, changing Silver Ferns eligibility…
Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…