New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:50:24 GMTRiddle me this: criminal accused of committing robbery while behind bars
Terence Riddle is accused of comitting aggravated robbery in July 2020, but his defence say his alibi is iron-clad: he was behind bars.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:12:36 GMTThree-year-old child seriously injured after being struck by car in Hamilton
The accident happened on Discovery Drive in Hamilton, at 6.30pm.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:46:53 GMTCovid-19: Habits to adopt to make scanning the Covid Tracer app quick and easy
For those who may forget to scan or see it as a bit of a hassle, here are some handy hacks.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMTTruckie of 40 years farewelled on the back of his truck
A horn sounded as a truck carrying Inglewood stalwart Trevor Biesiek’s coffin rounded the corner to the funeral home.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:53:11 GMTMen deny historical sexual offending, can keep their names secret for now
The pair, who are charged with having sexual connection with a young person under 16, have pleaded not guilty and will face trial by jury.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:23:48 GMTWaihī shark attack victim's family thanks community for their support
The family of Kaelah Marlow have thanked the Waihī Beach community for the “overwhelming support”.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:14:05 GMTNew rules causing 'chaos' at intersection have increased staff anxiety, owners of a nearby business say
Owners of a business with a front row seat to the traffic havoc in Hamilton are now worried about their staff coming to and from work.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:05:32 GMTUniversities welcome announcement that 1000 international students will return
In April 300 students will arrive, with the other 700 following as MIQ availability allows.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:27:41 GMTPolice searching for missing person in the Waikato River
Police were called at 5.15pm to reports of someone missing in the Waikato River.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:27:40 GMTAuckland business school fined $36,000 for stealing money from students
An international college intentionally failed to deposit students' tuition fees, then used other students' balances to conceal the missing funds.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:21:21 GMTSuspended Twitter accounts: Concern over Simon Bridges' reaction
The Council for Civil Liberties is challenging a claim by former National Party leader Simon Bridges that people should have total freedom of expression on Twitter.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:17:48 GMTWoman allegedly stabbed her partner before burying him in makeshift grave
Kitchen hand Rena Maloney allegedly stabbed her partner late last year, then buried him in the backyard of the Christchurch home they shared.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:32:25 GMTPerson dies in single-vehicle crash near Omarama
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on the Twizel-Omarama Road, State Highway 8, near Omarama.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:50:02 GMTCovid-19: Iwi Chairs forum urges cap on incoming travel, faster vaccine rollout
The National iwi chairs forum has put forward six recommendations to the government which they say are a priority for mitigating the risk of Covid-19 for Māori and general public.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:45:04 GMTCovid-19: Mysterious cluster in Brisbane a warning to stop using hotels for managed isolation, experts say
Ventilation may be behind a mysterious Covid-19 cluster at a Brisbane hotel, and experts here are arguing for there to be purpose-built facilities instead.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:36:49 GMT'At 6pm, life stops': Europe uses curfews to fight virus
While Kiwis enjoy liberal freedoms on this side of the world, police on patrol demand valid reasons from people seen out and about during curfew hours in Europe- making life outside of the weekends all work and no play.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:52:24 GMTWhy fishermen believe shark numbers are increasing in New Zealand waters
Underwater videographer and spearfisher captured video of himself surrounded by sharks.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:44:45 GMTCovid-19: Third UK lockdown came as 'no surprise', says expat
OPINION: I've found the changes, alterations, and lack of clarity from the UK prime minister bewildering.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:36:17 GMTPet-killing dogs on the loose in Christchurch suburb
Two aggressive dogs have yet to be seized despite reportedly killing a number of pets in a Christchurch suburb.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:33:33 GMTJobs for Nature funding of $34m announced to employ conservation workers on private land
Funding of $34 million as part of Government's Jobs for Nature fund will create more than 400 jobs, boosting biodiversity and the local job market.