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…
BNZ cuts mortgage rates to draw level with rival ANZ
Its two-year fixed mortgage rate moves down from 4.95% to 4.89%. The rates are available to new and…
Retired Auckland teacher Ian McKinney sentenced for over illegal toilet recordings
But ultimately, the judge agreed that a non-custodial sentence was the best outcome for the charge, which carries…
Kiwi expat reveals the ‘dark place’ his $200k job in Western Australian mines left him
When he started Fifo, the lifestyle was hard – but not yet soul-crushing. At his peak, Lachie was…
New road user charge calculator: How much could you pay?
Road user charges are a fundamentally different charging model: a per-kilometre charge. This is the system the Government…