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Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:13:19 +1300Whakatāne reclaims sunniest title: 'Come enjoy our sunshine with us' - mayor
Whakatāne recorded the highest sunshine hours in the country in January, February, May and December 2020.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:06:03 +1300
Immigration tribunal lets man stay in New Zealand after 'vengeful complaint' by ex-partner
A tribunal has let an Indian man stay in New Zealand after he was almost deported for allegedly hitting his ex-partner.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:00:40 +1300
Average house price hit $788k in December
House prices grew at a record rate for the second month in a row.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:39:25 +1300
NZ-grown papaya tested as possible dengue treatment
New Zealand-grown papaya is being studied to find out if an extract from its leaves could be an effective treatment for dengue fever.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:33:59 +1300
Coastal properties in hot demand despite threat of sea-level rise
A valuation company says coastal properties remain popular as buyers fail to heed dire forecasts sounding the alarm about the effects of climate change.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:05:53 +1300
Christmas and New Year road deaths up on last year
Road deaths over the holiday period have climbed to the highest number in four years, with half of the victims not wearing seatbelts.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:24:43 +1300
Man charged after death in Christchurch
A man has been charged with murder in relation to a death in a Christchurch suburb.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:23:16 +1300
Vigilance urged for Aucklanders heading out on the water this summer
Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding people, especially Asian communities, to stay vigilant around waters during the summer holidays.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:12:08 +1300
Ministry of Health spent $37m on PPE that was defective or had quality concerns
The ministry's annual report shows a total of $108m was spent on PPE for frontline staff in response to the spread of Covid-19.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:04:19 +1300
Where is safe to swim?
Auckland Council's Safeswim website showed a 'high risk' of illness from swimming at dozens of beaches in the region over the weekend.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:39:00 +1300
Air NZ re-routes some US flights through Honolulu to lessen risk to aircrew
Air New Zealand aircrew will soon overnight in Honolulu, rather than Los Angeles or San Francisco, where the risk of Covid-19 is lower.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:14:11 +1300
Social media blamed for crowds visiting dangerous Omanawa Falls
The dangers of visiting the scenic Omanawa Falls in western Bay of Plenty have been tragically exposed again after the death of a man.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:16:50 +1300
Canterbury police to stay armed until weapons linked to gang incident found
Officers in Canterbury are expected to stay armed until they have tracked down all weapons linked to violence involving gang members.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:19:28 +1300
Covid-19: six new cases in managed isolation and quarantine
Six new cases of Covid-19 have been reported today in managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:50:37 +1300
Homicide investigation underway in Linwood after death
Police are searching for Nathan Te Hana in relation to the death of a 57-year-old in Christchurch over the weekend.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:53:36 +1300
Waikeria prison inmates' protest was inevitable - justice advocates
Justice advocates say Waikeria Prison should have been mothballed long ago and only systemic change can improve conditions for Māori.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:51:50 +1300
Covid-19: Health experts keeping an eye on new strain developments
Public health experts are closely watching the arrival of a new highly contagious strain of Covid-19 in New Zealand's managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:15:25 +1300
Waitaki District flooding: Clean-up underway
Farmers in the Waitaki District, which was inundated with heavy rain at the weekend, remain in clean-up mode today.