Controversial Waimea dam more than double projected cost

Grocery giants Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours are facing legal action from the Commerce Commission for alleged cartel conduct, including blocking a supplier from direct trading with a customer. The commission plans to file civil proceedings, citing breaches of the Commerce Act and the Grocery Industry Competition Act linked to agreements with a national grocery supplier. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Food companies Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours are in trouble for not...

A sexual predator, Raveen Saily, groomed and raped a 13-year-old girl in Rotorua while on bail for similar offenses in Tauranga, highlighting concerns about court wait times. Saily was previously sentenced to over nine years in prison for raping a 16-year-old girl in public changing rooms, with ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Justice to address trial delays. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man who hurt a girl by pretending to be...

A tragic worksite accident occurred in Remuera when a concrete truck driver was fatally run over by his own vehicle, with police confirming his death shortly after 1pm. A pool builder was the first to assist at the scene, while witnesses, including a worker named Ants, stated there was little that could be done to save the victim. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man who drives a big truck for work got...

Hori Gage, a member of the Mongrel Mob, was shot and killed in front of his family while waiting for his mother to jump-start his car, in what the Crown has labeled an "execution" following a gang rivalry. Black Power members Robert Richards and Royden Haenga are currently on trial for his murder, allegedly seeking retribution for an earlier assault on a rival gang leader. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hori Gage was...

High on magic mushrooms and with a child in his lap, Freeman Lee Ruhe crashed his vehicle into a neighbor's garage, which subsequently collapsed on the car. The 28-year-old admitted to police that he had taken the mushrooms and has since faced sentencing in Hamilton District Court for this incident and for using a stolen bank card to make purchases. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young man, who was under the influence...

The fallout from Ray Chung's explicit email about Tory Whanau has led to condemnation from the Prime Minister, who called it "vile and unacceptable." The Wellington City Council's Crown observer is involved, and a potential code of conduct breach is being investigated, while Whanau has labeled the email as "creepy" and denied the rumors within it. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Ray Chung sent a mean email about Tory Whanau, making her feel...