Employment Relations Authority orders school to temporarily reinstate deputy principal accused of misusing funds
The deputy principal then lodged a claim of unjustified dismissal with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), which this…
Camry-loving Christchurch 4-year-old gets dream birthday thanks to Toyota surprise
“We talked about party themes with his dad, and he was completely adamant. “It had to be a…
Businesswoman Sneha Patel exploited workers, failed to pay $50k in wages, entitlements
Over eight months in 2018, she hired the victims, who either had temporary work visas or no visa…
What Gisborne’s politicians say the RMA reforms could mean for the region
While the region’s National MP said the changes would make real differences to the community, two Labour MPs…
High-flying super yacht designer Charles Robinson in tax evasion case
The court heard Robinson’s records showed money owed to other companies was paid in preference to tax owed…
Alice Robinson wins first super-G World Cup event in St Moritz
“I always felt like I was holding back in Super G a bit [before], but not a part…
Man seeking half of family home bought by ex granted 15% share in Family Court ruling
The Family Court has ruled that granting a man an equal share of the family home owned by…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Black Fern Maia Joseph wants to complete her medical degree while still chasing her rugby dream
“We are still in the process of working out what next year will look like with the Otago…
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…
Heatwave on East Coast as MetService issues alerts for Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne
Moving further south and the dry conditions continue despite early cloudy conditions from Taranaki through Whanganui and down…
Diabetes: Tauranga man breaks spine during seizure while asleep
“I had such a violent seizure that it snapped four [vertebrae] of my spine. “I bit through my…