Invercargill’s Richardson Group: From sawmilling to $2 billion empire
HWR Group’s redevelopment of Invercargill’s central city has transformed the block between Esk, Dee, Don and Kelvin Sts,…
Queensland earthquake: 5.6 magnitude tremor felt in Brisbane
The outage was first reported at 9.49am, the exact time of the quake, but the cause was still…
‘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,…
Stray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photos
“Obviously, someone had hurt her before,” said Simon, adding that she was not wearing a collar. Simon posted…
Melbourne double murder: Claims accused walked into bottle shop ‘soaked in blood’
Staff could reportedly be heard in CCTV footage saying Judd was “soaked in blood”. “He asked for napkins…
Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
“Covering all classes will be a challenge on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12. “If you have…
Recidivist shoplifter Debra Jupp lambasted by judge over latest retail thefts
She mainly targeted Farmers stores in Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland, along with Woolworths, Pak’nSave and Chemist Warehouse stores,…
Former The Repair Shop host Jay Blades appears in court charged with rape
He is due to next appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on September 10, reported the BBC. Jay Blades…
Gisborne party deaths: Jury finds Libya Tamihere guilty of murder and grievous body harm
Another man was charged in relation to the incident, but he died earlier this year. What followed was…
Man in court accused over drugged-driving death of toddler Sakura Hall at Mamaku
A charging document supplied to the Rotorua Daily Post said it is alleged that a blood specimen, taken…
Nearly 150 people report crimes by ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al-Fayed to UK police
“We continue to support all victims and we urge anyone with information, whether they were directly affected by…
Neighbour’s horror at Melbourne double murder
An argument over dogs may have caused friction between Gunn and his alleged murderer. Neighbours had reportedly noted…