Employee 'shocked and blindsided' by dismissal awarded $27k
The woman was dismissed just weeks after complaining of discrimination and bullying.
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$4.2m drug bust: Bogus companies, leased premises, stolen power and 19 offenders
Details of the sophisticated Rotorua-based operation can now be revealed.
Cancer heartbreak: 'Colours faded, the sun wasn't bright, the moon wasn't magical'
When Katrina McLean's husband Tom died of cancer aged 32, her world turned a dull sepia
The $10,000 you never knew you had
A call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two Aucklanders arrested after fleeing to Taupō; lockdown warning as sun shines
The pair allegedly used false documents to get through the border.
Three Aucklanders arrested after a trip to the snow
Three Auckland men have been charged and are due to appear in court.
Teen killed on road at Manunui named by police
Tama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Fires destroy three North Island homes
No one was injured in the three house fires overnight.
Timaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victims
The Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.
Council realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tide
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
Another Rotorua store targeted as Bay of Plenty records increase in car thefts, ram-raids
Rotorua's FreshChoice is the latest victim in a string of property damage incidents.
Woman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'
Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.
Rotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health service
Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.
Police call in reinforcements to emergency incident in Taupō
Police responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
RSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygen
Five to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution
Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.
Guns for meth: How drug dealer used frontman to buy cache of firearms
Meth dealer got a discount for bulk buying, sold 'cut down' handguns on the black market.
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Came for the lake and got nothing but rain? Maggie Wicks discovers how to warm up in Taupō.
Came for the lake and got nothing but rain? Here's how to warm up in Taupo.
New data: Napier-Taupō Rd would take up to 11 minutes longer to travel if 80km/h limit added
Travel time increase if SH5 speed proposal lowered is now up to 11 minutes.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Series of small earthquakes shake Taupō overnight
A series of small earthquakes shook Taupo early this morning.
In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand
Where to warm up in warm water this winter.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Three people await fate over tyre-stockpiling case
Two people have been sentenced in relation to a tyre dumping prosecution case.
Dramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken leg
Volunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.
Where I'd rather be: Enjoyment springs eternal in Taupō
Taupō offers hot water to swim in, and plenty of great food.