New Zealand National Stuff
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTFormer staff members describe 'toxic' culture at Dingwall Trust, which cares for vulnerable children
Former employees say abuse allegation was swept under the carpet.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:41:51 GMTMan arrested after fleeing, crashing into police car in Auckland's Ponsonby
Police were called to reports of an assault on Ponsonby Rd. The alleged offender fled, crashing into a police car, and was later arrested.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:44:30 GMTCrew member at Port Taranaki had historical case of Covid-19
Investigations into a crew member on a ship berthed in Taranaki who returned a weak positive covid test have shown the infection is historical.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTMigrant mum and kids face uncertain future in Auckland after death of husband
After watching her husband die of cancer, Risalyn Malijan and her two teenage children are unsure if they can stay in New Zealand.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 02:03:49 GMTMassive order of cheese rolls prepared by Sacred Heart Primary School
It will take more than one tonne of cheese, 60 kilograms of chopped onions, and more than 3000 loaves of bread, to fulfil orders for a South Canterbury school's cheeseroll fundraiser.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:49:39 GMTHomemade bike breaks down at land speed record attempt: 'I scared myself stupid'
It took hundreds of people and thousands of hours to build, but only a few seconds to break a homemade motorbike chasing a land speed record.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTSkilled migrant struggle: 'I haven’t seen my daughter for over 400 days'
It's the biggest residency backlog in New Zealand history.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:43:17 GMTEnvironment Canterbury rangers to fine, name and shame regional park dumpers
Anyone caught dumping rubbish in one of Canterbury’s regional parks can now be stung for $750, and will be named on the regional council’s website.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:37:45 GMTACC estimates 90 per cent of injury claims are preventable
ACC wants Kiwis to take a moment to think before jumping off a waterfall or balancing on a dresser to kill a mosquito.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:38:58 GMTWhat is the Government doing to encourage EV uptake?
The Government is expected to lower the cost of buying an electric car and free public charging stations are an added sweetener.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTConman says he 'feels unable to be honest', but escapes jail recall
A conman jailed for fraud and stealing $300,000 from a woman he met on Tinder was on a different dating app weeks after he was paroled.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:23:53 GMTPrince Philip: Kiingitanga pays tribute at a ceremony at Te Papa o Rotu marae
The Māori King has sent condolences to the Queen, who was the first monarch to meet with the Kiingitanga.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:42:16 GMTWellington City Council failing on cyclist safety, audit finds
Wellington City Council has been scolded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for a poor track record of cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:17:13 GMTCovid-19: Another Grand Millennium MIQ worker tests positive
There are four locations of interest in Auckland after a second worker at the Grand Millennium tested positive for Covid-19.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMTConsent given for six-storey building in heart of New Plymouth CBD
An independent commissioner has given the green light to a planned six-storey office and apartment building in central New Plymouth.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:18:51 GMTSouthlanders remember the Duke of Edinburgh's visits
The Duke of Edinburgh is remembered as a gentleman who was keen to talk to people when he visited Southland.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:18:03 GMTWind not enough to put keen Canterbury concertgoers off
Kiwis from across the country flocked to the Selwyn Sounds music festival over the weekend, which had already been delayed once by Covid.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:43:56 GMTCondolence book for Prince Philip set up in Christchurch
Cantabrians will be able to write their own personal messages in a condolence book set up following the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:38:59 GMTBusiness owners who team up to set prices now face prison under cartel law
New law, in effect on Thursday, will increase the penalties for price fixing, market allocation and bid rigging.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:20:10 GMTWeekend weather 'noticeably warmer' than April average across the country
Much of NZ is enjoying warmer than average temperatures for this time of the year. But it's about to turn for one part of the country.