Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
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Townhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parking
Residents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.
PM says Michael Wood had 'blind spot' over shares
Michael Wood has released a brief statement but hasn't yet spoken to media.
Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
‘Teenagers and tools don’t mix’: Mother’s advice after angle grinder explodes in son’s hands
Being a teenager and not paying attention is to blame, said Tracey Bint
Man chased doctor with crossbow
Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.
Tramper rescued after being found injured on a Lower Hutt track
The Whakanui Track is marked as an advanced track on DOC’s website.
10kg of meth and $500,000 in cash seized
Police have arrested a man in relation to a large-scale methamphetamine supply business.
Fire and Emergency accused of 'putting our communities at risk'
Communities are at risk says mayor.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Dog killed in motorbike hit-and-run in off-leash zone
Ruby's owner said the rider didn't stop after hitting her dog.
‘Mum drinks too much and that’s when I got hurt’: Girl, 5, hurt in assault
Doctors observed bruising and a "significant hematoma" on her forehead.
Hutt mayor sorry slip concerns and complaints were not prioritised
Campbell Barry says residents did 'everything right' by reporting the leak.
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client money
The builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.
165 properties without safe water after Wellington slip
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
Access cut off to 20 homes after large slip
About 165 households in the area are without water.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash in Lower Hutt between bus, car
The bus driver died in hospital after the crash in Taitā.
Police car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crash
The crash occurred at 7.15am today.
Rotorua’s paralympic champion Lisa Adams turns up heat at Sola Power event
Paralympic champion Lisa Adams dominates Sola Power Throwers Meet
Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
The man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.
Child pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescue
The child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.
Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Travel company may owe customers at least $2.5 million - liquidators
The failed company has left hundreds of angry customers in its wake.
Police probing Lower Hutt homicide reveals victim died from fatal stab wounds
Police are asking locals in the area to check their front yards for weapons.
New conviction for politician's attacker following Parliament riot
The man has a previous conviction for punching Green Party co-leader James Shaw.
'Extreme stretch' for travel firm to refuse refunds because of Covid - Consumer NZ
Hundreds of customers fear they've lost the thousands they paid for their holidays.