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Pets & Pats: Auckland dog daycare fined $103k for repeated RMA breaches

The long-running saga started in Dairy Flat but operations have since moved to Kumeū. A Pets & Pats van...

Nov 7 · 2 min read >

Tribunal orders compensation for tenants of damaged Nelson slump‑zone house

Tenants Lisa-Maree and Dominic Hurdle signed a lease for the property on Nelson’s Port Hills in March last year...

Nov 6 · 3 min read >

James Denyer sworn in for second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor

“I want to thank all those who once again put their faith in me to lead and deliver for...

Nov 5 · 2 min read >

On The Up: Rotorua Central Mall FreshChoice supermarket opens, with up to 50 new jobs

The supermarket is on the site of the old Smiths City store, which closed in January, and now the...

Nov 4 · 1 min read >

Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation

It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained to...

Nov 3 · 1 min read >

Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse

Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard Hona...

Nov 2 · 3 min read >

Raglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boat

The Raglan Search & Rescue squad was also made aware of the emergency. Raglan surf lifeguards responded in an...

Nov 1 · 24 sec read >

Over 100 police officers investigated after 30,000 breath tests falsified

The memo said after evaluating data in August 2025, the Intelligence and Performance team within the National Road Policing...

Oct 31 · 2 min read >

Dementia in Northland: Far North programmes focus on Māori and proven to help

Dudley admits the number can be arbitrary, as some people who suspect they might have a cognition problem might...

Oct 30 · 3 min read >
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