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…
Top Napier restaurant Pacifica closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant
Rameka said they had been considering opening a smaller restaurant for years in his hometown, and the time…
Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after parents’ murders
The brothers are among America’s most celebrated prisoners after starring in one of the first televised murder trials.…
Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell speeds more than 100 times in work car
Horrell has backed his driving, because of both the distance he covers and nature of the roads. “I…
Fletcher Building makes $419m loss, tough market conditions blamed
Revenue fell 9% to $7b. Andrew Reding, group CEO and MD of Fletcher Building. Earnings before interest and…
Qantas hit with $99m penalty over mass sacking during pandemic
The court ordered that the union receive A$50m of that amount, with the matter to return to court…
Jeweller Michael Hill International appoints Jonathan Waecker as new CEO
“I look forward to working with the board, the executive team, our people across the business and our…
Motueka bakery worker awarded $16,000 after unfair dismissal
At a recent Employment Relations Authority hearing, she said she received a phone call from Larissa Balkhausen after…
Thai royal update: Princess Bajrakitiyabha battles severe infection
Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. Known in Thailand as “Princess…
Kiwis moving to Australia: Incomes, house prices and interest rates compared
It means houses in major Aussie cities cost about 6.5 times the typical salary compared with eight times…
‘Clients’ bombard ACC’s MyApp system with $1.5m in fake travel claims
ACC identified the key players, four of whom appeared in Hamilton District Court today for sentencing. Jacqueline Whaanga,…