UK fashion manufacturers margins recover, but overall picture is mixed – report
Published December 9, 2025 Sales growth and efficiency gains have helped UK fashion manufacturers “recover their margins and…
Small meteotsunami in Napier, East Coast and Lake Taupō
A meteotsunami, short for meteorological tsunami, is a series of long waves caused by sudden changes in air…
‘National is screwing small business’ and here’s what needs to change – Whananaki General Store owner Dallas Gurney
We haven’t gone broke but it would’ve been touch and go if we hadn’t pumped our own money…
Waipori Falls residents fear for safety after gunshot and pet’s disappearance
While other residents did not report hearing the shot, Daniel Williamson said the incident raised concern in the…
ACT ‘beginning to see change’ two years on from the introduction of drug decriminalisation laws
Tuesday marks two years since the ACT became the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small amounts of illicit…
Premature baby Sophie Neho defies odds as Dargaville-based parents vow not to give up
“If we didn’t get the second opinion, Sophie would not be here,” Jackson said. Sophie Neho pictured soon…
13-year-old has major surgery after eating 100 magnets bought on Temu
“While product safety laws exist in New Zealand that prohibit the sale of high-powered magnets, there is significant…
GrabOne liquidation: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impact
“We get a lot of customers through GrabOne, so it [the liquidation] will affect our business into the…
Tributes flow for Rakaia worker Teariki Akaroa and granddaughter after fatal fire
Plant manager Dallas Woodford said: “This news has come as a tremendous shock to everyone at Anzco Foods…
Auckland traffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck, blocks lane on Upper Harbour Motorway
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) earlier said an “incident” on Upper Harbour Bridge shortly after 7am had blocked…
Injured rugby player Jayden Broome to be transferred to Dunedin Hospital, showing signs of progress
Family friend Brendon “Moe” Murray said the move back south was welcome news for Broome’s loved ones. “Some…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…