Whale Watch Kaikōura fined $245k for safety breaches after crew injuries
There had been changes in her personality; her confidence was low and she struggled to talk to people.…
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…
New Zealand Defence Force Soldier sentenced to two years’ detention after admitting spying attempt
The soldier, who has name suppression, also offered to get a covert device into NZ Army headquarters. Some…
Norwegian royal Marius Hoiby faces 10 years in prison for rape charges
The four rapes allegedly took place in 2018, 2023 and 2024, the last one after the police investigation…
Minister Judith Collins apologises for ‘mixing the message’ over secondary school teachers’ pay
A Parliament press release sent about the same time correctly stated a secondary school teacher with that experience…
World of Wearable Art: Designer’s 2025 entry a tribute to endometriosis health battle
Now based in Tauranga with her husband and two children, Highfield says a turning point came when she…
Hundreds of vehicles imported with altered odometers, police and customs allege
After a search of a home and a business last year, Customs said it had identified 133 used…
My donor and me: What it was like meeting my sperm donor after years of wondering
“One day, if you want to meet him, you can. Now, who wants McDonald’s?” At eight I couldn’t…
Police, community hold funeral for baby Anahera found at recycling plant
“Obviously we look at the DNA profile, and we look at familial DNA to try and identify family,…
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…
Supreme Court declines family’s bid for man’s release after 20 years in secure care
Efforts to free the man from compulsory care have been heard in multiple courts, including the Supreme Court.…
Hawke’s Bay wool queen sells business Wright Wool to WoolWorks
“After 48 years, I feel like it’s time for new blood. “I really believe that the young ones…