Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion a ‘joke’
“Our mates, they weren’t told we were getting expelled. They were told by the press release. This is…
Bay of Plenty teen denies raping schoolgirl, says he went into her room so she could ‘paint his face’
She said it would happen in her room, under a trampoline, or behind some bushes on the Bay…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital radiology upgrade to deliver 10,000 extra scans a year
So far, the first stage of the $35.8 million upgrade has delivered an additional 808sq m of floor…
Tongariro National Park fire: Firefighters recall ‘Armageddon’ blaze
Four National Park volunteer firefighters responded quickly but the blaze was already bigger than a football pitch and…
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spread
Windust believed Biosecurity New Zealand’s response to the Auckland incursion has been inadequate. He criticised delays after two…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
‘1140th in the queue’ – Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown, regulator still pushing for $59m penalty
Earlier, New Zealand’s Commerce Commission sent the firm a letter, warning of potential Fair Trading Act breaches. From…
Kim Dotcom shares health update, reveals 50kg weight loss after major stroke
“My balance needs to get better. Feel like a drunk. I have never been drunk in my life.…
Rotorua Police make arrests after tangi for ex-gang leader Jeffrey Gear
Ngawhika said in a media release this evening that police were “disappointed that a small number of people…
Death at Hastings juice factory was a fall from height, WorkSafe says
“Workers falling from height are one of the top causes of harm in the sector,” it said in…
Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails, Labour’s Ayesha Verrall says
Information provided under the Official Information Act revealed 3280 fulltime equivalents (FTE) worked on contact tracing during the…
Kiwi mum faces long recovery after firebomb attack in Western Australia
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help her pay her rent, utilities and food for her…