New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:21:26 GMTWellington baby's cause of death may not be known for months, coroner to investigate
The death is still being treated as unexplained by police and has been referred to the coroner.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:43:21 GMTSerious crash on Auckland's northwestern motorway causes 'significant delays'
The crash left a person in a critical condition, and forced the partial closure of westbound lanes of the northwestern motorway.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:04:43 GMTLabour looks set to torpedo Simon Bridges' tax bracket bill
A member's bill that would raise tax brackets every year in line with wage inflation looks unlikely to pass.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:27:16 GMTWoman refusing food at MIQ facility drinks smoothies to stave off hunger
Priszallia Hawkins is staging a "fast against medical tyranny" after she was told she could not leave managed isolation in 14 days without a Covid-19 test.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:40:31 GMTCovid-19: Pacific Peoples Minister gets jab, calls on Pasifika to follow suit
Aupito William Sio has a phobia of needles, but says getting the vaccine was a "piece of cake".
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:43:35 GMTMongrel Mob boss described loss of authority at the time young Mobster was killed
A Mongrel Mob chapter president charged with murdering a junior Mobster told police that members were not listening to his orders.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:46:54 GMTCovid-19: Temporary ban on arrivals from India to curb case numbers in MIQ
All travellers from India, including New Zealand citizens, will not be able to enter the country until April 28.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:32:31 GMTDriver shot at by angry resident tells racers to 'be safe out there'
He had a .22 bullet shot into his car by a man frustrated with loud street racers, but this driver says nothing justifies nearly killing someone.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:13:04 GMTMan died after being pulled from water at Ōhope beach
A man in his 40s died after being pulled from the water at the Bay of Plenty beach
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:35:23 GMTAuckland's Western Springs College on alert after intruder tried to enter class
Students have been advised to walk home in groups following the incident.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:36:32 GMTNo more lions at Wellington Zoo after sister lionesses euthanised due to old age
Wellington Zoo’s last remaining lions, sisters Djane and Zahra, were euthanised today after age-related health decline.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:07:31 GMTAlf Vincent, New Zealand's longest serving prisoner who was freed in February, dies at 83
Alf Vincent was freed in February after spending 52 years in prison, with his lawyer saying "a vestige of humanity was restored" for him in the end.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:46:12 GMTTrans-Tasman bubble: Australians 'pent-up' for travel- NZ told to expect visitors
Australians and New Zealanders are like cousins and plenty of the former intend heading over the Tasman to catch up with family and sample the country's many attractions, a travel expert says.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMTHundreds gather at Oakura BP station to farwell its much-loved owner
The Taranaki village of Oakura came to a halt on Thursday as hundreds gathered on a petrol station forecourt to farewell a town identity.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:26:46 GMTRacist graffiti at Auckland Kāinga Ora social housing development 'grossly unfair'
The state housing provider said it was "sad attitudes like this persist in small pockets", and said police had been notified.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:17:37 GMTAuckland traffic live: SH16 Westbound lanes closed after serious crash
Westbound lanes are closed from the Great North Rd off-ramp to the Great North Rd on-ramp.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:06:49 GMTNew Zealand Today: Why Three's hilarious heartland showcase deserved resurrection
REVIEW: Sharper than TVNZ’s post-news offering (Hilary Barry aside), this is the "project" Three should really be sinking more money into.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:04:51 GMTCovid-19: India unfairly targeted by New Zealand's temporary ban on arrivals, community leader says
Mandeep Bela says families are already separated and hurting from strict border controls.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMTSH45 tailgater pleads guilty to assault after punching other driver
A man tailgated another driver towards Oakura and then punched him on the side of the road, the New Plymouth District Court was told.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:55:32 GMTChristchurch cafe cancels booking by controversial campaigner Billy Te Kahika
The failed political candidate known for pushing conspiracy theories wanted to a stage a meeting of "freedom fighters", but was shut down when word spread.