Auckland woman stole $1.4m to buy house after alleged crypto savings vanished
“The theft committed by the employee … has had a profound effect,” the judge said before citing the…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Tauranga Special School principal Barrie Wickens steps down after 23 years
The special school offers therapy, support staff and teaching for students aged 5 to 21 with a diverse…
Chinese ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
However, his case may be adjourned because of a potential misunderstanding over his previous guilty plea, the court…
Hawke’s Bay director Parminder Singh jailed for more than 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
That woman, a Vietnamese national described as half Singh’s age, had been coerced, controlled and manipulated by her…
Ikea reveals New Zealand‑only menu ahead of Sylvia Park opening
Lingonberry Pavlova is a new take on a Kiwi classic. Photo / Ikea The lingonberry pavlova ($4.00) is…
Media Insider: Wellington advertising agency loses six key staff, wins $15.5 million Electoral Commission election contract
Those who have been headhunted from VML Wellington are managing director Fleur Head, head of planning Anna Gunnell,…
Doctor told by HDC to apologise to woman’s family after missed bowel cancer diagnosis
In May 2023, at a follow-up appointment for a neck melanoma that had been excised in February 2021,…
Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Taxpayers fork out $10.7m in redundancy costs for Government agency Callaghan Innovation
“This is an obscene waste of money from a Government which claims to want to spend taxpayer money…
Society Insider: All Black Aaron Smith and wife Teagan Voykovich have separated
“Aaron and Teagan will not be making any further comments regarding their relationship.” Teagan Voykovich and Aaron Smith,…