If you have lived and worked in NZ and reach retirement why should there be any conditions on travelling if that’s what you want to do? Sure, they need to keep tabs in case you pass away and guard ...

A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Raewyn Dailey from Napier Antiques said the thieves ...

New Zealand Police. State Highway 2 near Petone is open for traffic both ways after a single-vehicle crash around 5.17am. Police continues to investigate the cra ...

A report into facial recognition systems used on shoppers shows teenagers are the worst offenders for threatening supermarket staff. Foodstuffs South Island is trialling facial recognition in three ...

Bargain hunters have started their Boxing Day shopping early to avoid crowds and traffic. Auckland woman Lara finished her shopping at Sylvia Park shortly after the mall opened at 9am. “I only went to ...

Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices. 26 December 2025 Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing ...

“If one of your Boxing Day purchases is faulty, the retailer must put things right. You don’t need the original packaging to return the product.” If shoppers did get into difficulty and could not get ...

During construction, the Melling Line would remain open, with Metlink rail services terminating at Western Hutt Station. Public transport alternatives would be available where necessary. The council’s ...

Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Commander Megan Stiffler says it is a positive development that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has called off its one-hour strike at midday ...

Volunteers, off duty career firefighters, 111 emergency call centre dispatchers, VSOs, trainers, Risk Reduction staff, and those working in health and safety can all kick back and relax today as the ...

NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people and businesses in cities and towns to remain extra careful when members of the New ...

“It’s become a bit of a tradition for Kiwi to list their unwanted Christmas pressies on Trade Me. This year, our survey found that one in four Kiwi (25%) are planning to list any duds they get. We’re ...