NZDF to present findings of inquiry into fatal incidents today
The Defence Force will today present the findings of a Court of Inquiry into two incidents which resulted in the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan last year. On August 4, Lance...
View ArticleAll Blacks Hansen defends Dagg
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Israel Dagg's ability at taking the high ball makes him a crucial component for his side. Dagg was solid but unspectacular in the All Blacks' scratchy 23-13 win over...
View ArticleWellington City Council tracks phantom dumper
Photo / File / Thinkstock The Wellington City Council and a water company are tracking a "phantom dumper" who has been disposing potentially dangerous material into Karori's drainage system. Toxic...
View ArticleBayliss murder case Sweeney sentenced to community work
Jade Bayliss. Photo / Supplied The friend and flatmate of teen killer Jeremy McLaughlin who helped him try and get away with the burglary and arson of murder victim Jade Bayliss' house has been...
View ArticleNZDF to release reports into deaths of five Kiwis on duty
The Defence Force is set to release the findings of a court of inquiry into the deaths of five New Zealand troops in two seperate incidents in Afghanistan. Lance Corporals Pralli Durrer and Rory Malone...
View ArticlePOLL RESULT Should Dunne have to hand over his emails
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View ArticlePyne Gould says FY profit about $30m after asset sales
Pyne Gould, the asset management firm controlled by George Kerr, says it will return to profit this year on gains from assets sales after an impairment-driven loss in 2012. Profit will be about $30...
View ArticleAK transitional facility sentenced over biosecurity breaches
An Auckland transitional facility and one of its staff members have been sentenced in the Manukau District Court for biosecurity breaches. Green Freight Ltd and staff member Peter Pham were yesterday...
View ArticleGarden Bird Survey On Again in HB
Garden Bird Survey On Again in HB The annual NZ Garden Bird Survey is on again and is being encouraged in Hawke's Bay as a useful way to assess the benefits of Hawke's Bay Regional Council's possum...
View ArticleMinerals exploration will boost Northland economy
Minerals exploration will boost Northland economy New minerals exploration permits awarded today will help create jobs and lift the Northland economy, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges...
View ArticleNew Bill to Put ‘Māori’ As First Option
New Bill to Put 'Maori' As First Option The Maori Party is following up on its campaign to increase Maori political participation by entering a private member's bill into the ballot to amend the...
View ArticleKiwis urged to speak up on change to internet structure
People who have a .nz website or e-mail address should learn about a proposal to change New Zealand's Domain Name System (DNS).The Domain Name Commission Limited's (DNCL) proposal, which is now in its...
View ArticleEulogy scripted to praise cop who planted Crewe evidence
The eulogy by one of the country's police officers for a controversial detective was scripted to offer praise for his integrity - despite the former colleague being found to have planted evidence....
View ArticleSame All Blacks team seeking improvement
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wasn't even tempted to make changes to his team for the second Test against France in Christchurch, believing consistency is only pathway to early-season improvement.The...
View ArticleCommunity sentence for accomplice in Jade Bayliss case
The man who helped murderer Jeremy McLaughlin hide evidence has been sentenced to community work. Jolon Sweeney, 41, has been sentenced to 200 hours community work for assisting McLaughlin to dump...
View ArticleSchool cracks down on drug-taking students
Source: Close Up A group of Mount Albert Grammar school students suspended for using marijuana have been ordered to undergo random drug testing if they want to stay at the school. The decision was made...
View ArticleNorthland mining permits awarded
Goldmining giant to explore more of Waihi Three companies have been awarded exploration permits to mine in Northland, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has announced. New Zealand Petroleum...
View ArticleDavid Ross charged over alleged Ponzi scheme
Receivers may sell Ross assets to cover costs Failed fund manager David Ross of Ross Asset Management has been charged with running a $400 million Ponzi scheme by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The...
View ArticleNapier siege hero who risked life to help officer dies
Donald Garry Fraser, who risked his life to save a wounded police officer during the 2009 Napier siege, has died while cycling during a visit to North Carolina. Mr Fraser, known as Garry, was awarded a...
View ArticleCoroner recovering from serious heart surgery
Well-known Coroner Gordon Matenga is recovering from serious heart surgery after collapsing while refereeing a rugby game. The 50-year-old Hamilton coroner is said to be recovering well after his shock...
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