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Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:04:44 +1300Covid-19: A summary of NZ developments on 26 January, 2021
Northlanders line up for tests and Ardern announces NZ's a step closer to getting a vaccine. Here's a summary of today's Covid-19 news.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:50:36 +1300
Six60 facing backlash after appearing on Lotto scratchie ticket
A Six60 mega-fan is appalled the band - which has a huge, young fanbase - has lent its image to a scratchie ticket, saying it promotes gambling to vulnerable groups.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:20:49 +1300
Stifling heat across Canterbury sees temperatures soar over 35C
The mercury hit 37.5C at Ashburton Airport, 34.7C on Banks Peninsula and 33.7C in Methven today as Canterbury sweltered through the afternoon.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:54:41 +1300
QR codes at DOC visitor sites being expanded
Trampers can expect to see more QR codes in the great outdoors as the Department of Conservation expands the number of display sites.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:51:53 +1300
DIY campervan explodes without warning at Marlborough campsite
A couple from the United Kingdom has "lost everything" after the vehicle they were living in caught fire at a Marlborough camping site.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:54:42 +1300
Actor Peter Vere-Jones dies aged 82
His career included parts in several Peter Jackson films, such as Bad Taste and the second Hobbit film, as well starring on Shortland Street.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:21:36 +1300
Wellington's latest burst pipe fixed for now
Wellington's wastewater network is expected to be running back to normal this evening, after a burst sewage pipe was given a temporary fix.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:31:11 +1300
Partners and children of some visa holders mistakenly added in extension email
Immigration New Zealand is apologising after sending emails mistakenly informing people their visas had been extended.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:04:22 +1300
Covid-19 update: Two new cases in managed isolation facilities
There are two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, the Ministry of Health says.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:29:09 +1300
Wairoa police armed after spate of incidents
Police in Wairoa are now carrying firearms after multiple incidents in in the East Coast town yesterday.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:31:39 +1300
Hot weather prompts suspension of fire permits in parts of South Island
Fire and Emergency is urging vigilance of fire danger in Canterbury and most of the upper South Island.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:22:04 +1300
Person dies at Piha beach
One person has died at Piha beach after emergency services were called to reports of a drowning.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:09:29 +1300
More than $470k forfeited after Gisborne meth bust
Police have won the forfeiture of more than $470,000 in cash seized from a meth bust in Gisborne.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:44:10 +1300
Recap: Covid-19 updates on Northland's community case for 26 January
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 15 close contacts of the Northland community case have returned negative test results.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:41:44 +1300
What we know about the South African variant of Covid-19
The community case of Covid-19 in Northland has been confirmed as the highly-transmissable South African variant of the coronavirus. Here's what we know about the variant.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:12:39 +1300
Ministry of Education process stifled complaints of abuse - childcare staff
A teacher says the Ministry of Education made it hard for staff to complain about the owner of a Feilding childcare centre who is alleged to have mistreated children for years.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:30:56 +1300
Outbreak of South African Covid-19 variant would need alert level move - modeller
NZ should be ready to move alert levels if there is an outbreak of the new South African variant, a leading modeller of the pandemic says.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:22:53 +1300
Racism in Oranga Tamariki not over yet, says Lady Moxon
Having a Māori acting as head of Oranga Tamariki is not enough to solve racism in the Ministry for Children, says Lady Tureiti Moxon.