Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
“He maintains he is innocent,” he said. Cook said Watson intended to make an application for leave to…
Over 1000 welcome Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid boat in Tunisia
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Palmerston North Cafe Cuba’s $1.5m tax bill; local business snaps up its assets
According to the liquidators’ first report, Cafe Cuba owes creditors more than $1.6m. The majority is owed to…
Housing strategy for Napier and Hastings finalised after more than two years
Being included in the strategy does not mean automatic consent for a site to be developed, as it…
AIMS Games rolling out the red carpet for 14,000 kids
Since its inception in 2004, AIMS Games has grown from 760 competitors representing 17 schools and four sporting…
Unplanned power cut hits 903 homes in Pyes Pa, Tauranga
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Holocaust Centre condemns John Tamihere saying Govt ‘worse than Nazi Germany’
He noted a growing frequency of Nazi comparisons in political debate, which he feared would undermine legitimate allegations…
Media Insider: Stuff journalists strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer, stand-off in collective contract talks
“We will not be pushed over by Sinead Boucher,” said union delegate David Long, adding they were dedicated…
Australian couple flood Chinese hotel room after spa bath mishap
“It had flooded the rooms downstairs and cascaded down the building,” he said. Staff quickly arrived and informed…
Pongakawa School principal Craig Haggo steps down for health reasons
“I have also followed the advice of my doctor who feels long term it is best for me…
Methamphetamine worth $37 million seized, seven face criminal charges
Those arrested have been charged with the importation of methamphetamine and participation in an organised criminal group. “The…
Comedy legend Ginette McDonald on ‘jabbering’, learning from the young guns, and Lynn of Tawa
“Because it’s quite tiring, my way of keeping going is to talk. I jabber away, and then that…