Businesswoman Sneha Patel exploited workers, failed to pay $50k in wages, entitlements
Over eight months in 2018, she hired the victims, who either had temporary work visas or no visa…
Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Maya Moore turns back on court as she’s jailed for nine years for Wairarapa arsons
Moore didn’t attend her trial despite repeated efforts by the judge to get her to do so, and…
Young Southland mum faces incurable cancer months after own mum’s diagnosis
“They brought me into a room and told me that they were pretty sure it was cancer, but…
Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray on why she’s keeping her kids off phones and backing a ban
“I still found myself at 42 getting trapped into the dopamine hit that comes with social media.” It…
Former broadcaster Polly Gillespie eyes political run for next year’s election
She agreed that only left National and Labour as possibilities. “They’re sort of central-ish rightish”, Gillespie said of…
Dolly Parton says ‘I’m not dying’ as she addresses health concerns
“I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of,” she said. “So…
Japan conservative Sanae Takaichi expected to take office as first female PM
In an effort to claw them back, Takaichi has taken a tough stance on immigration and foreign tourists…
Lucky Clarke, 74, throttled, punched, child after thinking she’s grabbed his cellphone
“What became evident [at trial] was that you had a very old world view of discipline,” the judge…
Miley Cyrus reveals she saved outfits and letters from Liam Hemsworth romance
Cyrus made the comments while discussing her fashion archive, which she’s been organising into what she calls a…
Labour MP Megan Woods not contesting electorate seat in 2026 election
Labour MP Megan Woods will not contest Wigram in 2026. Photo / Mark Mitchell Senior Labour MP Megan…