New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timeline
The Government will formally weigh up New Zealand’s position on the recognition of Palestine over the next month,…
Warriors playmaker Te Maire Martin decides NRL future, in against-the-odds move
It’s quite a turnaround. Earlier this season it looked like Martin would almost certainly depart at the end…
Trailblazing shearer Margaret Gould died from burns, Coroner warns of risks to elderly living alone
He said her death in the early hours of the following day, on December 11 last year, was…
Wellington car dealer claims lease forged as $127k rent dispute escalates to High Court
The Herald has obtained documents filed for both sides in the High Court at Wellington. A hearing date…
KiwiSaver assets rise to nearly $130b, Morningstar names top funds for Q2 – Stock Takes
As for default funds, all funds with the notable exception of Fisher Funds (2.3%) returned over 4%. “However…
Taranaki Bunnings manager Sherwin Tumapang sentenced for stealing $38k from employer
Tumapang’s modus operandi was to reprint an invoice and then complete a refund of the purchased items. The…
Financial Markets Authority warns Kiwibank for overcharging customers more than $900k
“We remain committed to fair and transparent banking practices and will continue to improve our processes to ensure…
Media Insider: Paul Henry sought Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith’s OK over The Chase host role, during TVNZ board appointment process
The Treasury also released a text message exchange between Henry – one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent broadcasters –…
Hawke’s Bay SPCA staff face abuse over misunderstanding of services
Although some of them could be receptive to the education offered by the SPCA officers, Hay said more…
Pharmacist loses licence for stealing from cash register and lying to Pharmacy Council about it
She then moved into a casual position, but still had a key for the business and the code…
Russian adoptee’s PTSD claim denied by ACC over residency rules
Is he entitled to compensation? ACC declined his claim for mental injury cover, stating the physical injury had…
UFC Vegas 108 weigh-in results: 2 fighters miss by over 3 pounds
Rafael Estevam and Tresean Gore missed weight badly for UFC Vegas 108. At Friday’s official weigh-ins for Saturday’s…