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A dining policy discriminated against the man's marital status - or so he claimed.
Regional routes marginal in some areas says airline boss
The airline says it has been subsidising routes since 2020.
Interislander cancels more passenger sailings due to lifeboat fault
The fault was found during scheduled maintenance.
Fourth national title beckons on Hulls' windy road to Paris
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Rāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe bursts
Untreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.
Black Caps report card: Best and the rest from Aussie series
After losing two tests to Australia, we grade the performances of the New Zealand players.
Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids
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'Unsafe and unworkable': Kiwi ECE teachers lured to Australia
One teacher considering the move says the ECE sector in New Zealand is in 'crisis'.
Wellington Water fails to meet performance targets
It aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.
'Naive players': Hurricanes clarify haka after Winston Peters criticism
The haka allegedly has a meaning that people might not think of right away.
Devastated father charged over child’s driveway death: ‘already a life sentence’
A father charged over his son's driveway death will be sentenced in May.
Melbourne hex continues for Phoenix men
The result ended a 10-game unbeaten streak that stretched back to December last year.
Blues gamble doesn't pay off as Hurricanes stay unbeaten
The visitors lost Zarn Sullivan and AJ Lam to head knocks inside 15 minutes.
Hurricanes stay unbeaten with win over Blues
The Hurricanes have beaten the Blues to remain unbeaten.
Hurricanes Poua edge Matatū in Wellington
Hurricanes Poua ran in six tries to beat the Southerners.
Jet skiers descend on Lake Karāpiro for national champs
About 40 competitors from across New Zealand will take part in the event.
'Throwing darts at the wall': Kardashian-backed skincare company escalates trademark dispute
Manuka Doctor claims Manuka Medic is too similar and customers will get confused.
Man arrested after crypto robberies in New World car parks
Police say the robberies, which happened in broad daylight, are upsetting for the victims.
US diplomat abandons speech - what she would have said
Protests inside and outside the building derail US Aukus official's speech.
Two injured in Wellington central apartment explosion
Fire and emergency are attending the fire on Church St.
Repair collective Cahoots getting creative with transport in hilly Wellington
Jade Musther is crowd-funding a unique build for her repair and construction business.
'Help Swan Lake take flight': RNZB restoring 30-year-old costumes
The costumes are worse for wear including tears, rust stains, and feathers gone wild.
Editorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stage
Urgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.
The past, present and future of Premier House: What you need to know
Despite its $37m valuation Premier House doesn't meet healthy homes standards.
Transport Minister refuses to commit to walking and cycling path in new Mt Vic tunnel
Brown stated during election campaign that there would be one.
Corporate welfare? Financial state of Reading International revealed
Multinational cinema operator a long way from giant.
Public sector boss pays for own flights to discuss cuts with staff
Oranga Tamariki's boss is dipping into his own pocket due to spending restrictions.
Do firms have honest dealings with politicians? Openly launches disclosure platform
Former tobacco company staffer says lobbying must be ethical.
Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector
Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.
Chemical leak reports in Central Wellington force resident evacuations
Police have evacuated people from a roughly 200m perimeter around the area.
'Zombie building': Reading refused to provide assessment for damaged cinema
Councillor concerned ratepayers could end up stuck with a zombie building.