Haeata Community Campus mouldy lunch probe finds school most likely mixed up food, not supplier
“We know the issue caused a lot of concern among parents and students at the school, so we…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
New Zealand couple stuck with $7.7k Miami bar tab bill after handing over credit card
After the pair were unable to get an itemised bill from the club, they applied for a chargeback…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Auckland school caretaker Ashton Kipa loses appeal over LSD supply to girl, child porn
“Yes all good, make sure you don’t save me as Ash in case your mum sees,” Kipa replied.…
Road user charge calculator: How much could you pay?
The 70c per litre fuel tax is also subject to GST so switching to road user charges will…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
The childcare centre is located at MIT’s North campus in Ōtara and is open to MIT staff, students,…
UK woman wrongly declared dead by paramedics, inquest hears
An inquest into the incident was heard at the Crook Coroner’s Court this week. Durham Constabulary rep John…
Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
Haeata school disputes suggestion mouldy lunches were old ones accidentally re-served
“We have considered all possible causes,” he said. “We think it is more than likely that the affected…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal a media ‘frequent flyer’, questions if food supplier is responsible
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…