Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election count
Five new councillors out of 20 would join the region’s governing body, alongside returning mayor Wayne Brown, who…
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…
Thousands of homes face flood and erosion threat, Our Marine Environment 2025 finds
Among its findings are that New Zealand’s oceans are warming faster than the global average, marine heatwaves are…
Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report finds
Walk Free’s Global Slavery Index estimated 8000 people in New Zealand were living in modern slavery, comparatively low…
Fifth suspect arrested over Buenos Aires gang torture and killings
On Friday, National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced the arrest of a fifth suspect, bringing the total to…
Kitchen Things customers told to pay thousands more for appliances after collapse
“Unfortunately, we cannot complete the original transaction as intended and amounts paid already cannot be refunded or credited,”…
Live: Trump will address tens of thousands attending Charlie Kirk memorial
An image of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk displayed ahead of a memorial service at State Farm…
On The Up: Rotorua teen praised by thousands after act of kindness helping shoppers
The 55-year-old, who said she lives with extensive nerve damage that often causes her to fall, said Colin’s…
Rotorua power outages after weekend winds leave thousands without supply
MetService meteorologist John Law said the strongest gust recorded in Rotorua over the weekend was 80km/h. Tauranga had…
Storm damage leaves 1695 homes without power across North Island
A photo taken of damage to a section of line north of Whangamatā. Photo / Powerco “Thank you…
Whangārei couple scammed out of savings as police issue fraud warning
Police were alerted about the elaborate scheme on Monday. Pilmer urged the community to be vigilant. He asked…
Roger O’Byrne’s digger incident costs thousands, appeal dismissed – neighbour suffers ongoing anxiety
O’Byrne, 75, was charged with wilful damage and convicted after a trial in September 2024. He was told…