Sometimes, it can feel that all you do is walk into an appointment and are sent on your way with a hefty bill and no clear answers.
A 25k fee for what looked to be less than a day's work? An Auckland couple building their dream home found the cost of connecting their electricity "outrageous".
Stefan Colakovski has announced he will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
"This is a team of veterans. We chose them very carefully, and they are a very experienced crew to go into this situation," said Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy national commander Brendan Nally.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took to Instagram to share the new title.
The Hurricanes have suffered an injury blow with fullback Ruben Love sidelined for the start of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The company's latest Rental Price Index was released this morning and showed listings were at their highest level since 2019.
Emergency services responded to a crash involving three vehicles on Karaka Rd at about 5.20pm yesterday.
New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP) fell 1% in the September quarter – and the figure for the quarter before that has been revised downwards as well.
Two others had already been charged with murder following the death of 56-year-old Robert Nattie Albert in a building in Muaūpoko Park on October 17.
Three companies have been sentenced after separate incidents involving a worker being killed and another suffering serious injury while working near powerlines.
The crash was reported just after 10.10am and occurred on State Highway 25 at Orongo.
MetService said those hoping for a window of "ideal travelling weather" would be waiting until at least Monday.
Around 300g of methamphetamine, three firearms, and $50,000 in cash were among the items seized by police.
The toss was initially delayed but match officials made the call at 1.30pm to abandon the Rose Bowl opener.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has announced that two more gangs are being added to the Gangs Act list, taking the total to 37.
The products include children’s toys, baby rattles, bikes, hot water bottles, sunscreen and baby walkers.
Customers' vehicles were also damaged in the blaze on Omahu Rd.
A $25,000 electricity connection fee surprise, latest GDP figures revealed, and a helpful guide to get the most out of your health appointments.
NZTA said State Highway 6 north of Kingston would "highly likely remain closed for several hours".
Police located an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle, a lever actioned rifle, a pistol with a silencer attached, 2kg of crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and cash.
The winners for the 62nd Halberg Awards will be announced on February 18 next year at Spark Arena in Auckland.
Coach Jamie Joseph has cranked up the on field intensity at the Highlanders' preseason training.
Police said they were called to the crash on State Highway 1 south of the Hurunui River bridge at around 7.15pm.
