New Zealand National Stuff
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTCovid-19: Vaccine rolls out to 1.7m Kiwis from this month, but supply doesn't yet match
May marks the beginning of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out for 1.7m Kiwis in group 3, but at present there are fewer than 430,000 doses on ice.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTResidents fear for future as 7500 more homes at risk from rising tides in Northland
Mangawhai residents like Bruce Rogan are concerned at-risk properties may not be able to get insurance, impacting values.
Sat, 01 May 2021 00:32:29 GMTCaught on camera: Auckland drivers using phones to text and call ahead of fine hike
Texting, calling, scrolling and even video calling while driving has been captured ahead of Government's $150 fine hike.
Sat, 01 May 2021 05:04:44 GMTSerious crash in the Karangahake Gorge, stretch of SH2 reopened
Emergency crews were called to a crash involving a car and a motorcyclist in the Karangahake Gorge.
Sat, 01 May 2021 03:29:46 GMTCovid-19: Risk of managed isolation and quarantine failures three times higher in New Zealand than Australia
For every 1000 positive cases identified in New Zealand MIQ, 13.2 failures are likely, a new study has found. In Australia, the risk of failure per 1000 is just 4.1.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:23:03 GMTNZTA invests $8.6 million to crack down on wrong-way motorway drivers
An $8.6 million system to stop drivers entering motorway offramps into the flow of traffic is being developed.
Sat, 01 May 2021 06:30:38 GMTSofitel Hotel shooting: Man and woman arrested, search for gang member continues
Hone Reihana, who is a 27-year-old patched member of the Head Hunter gang, remains at large.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:37:09 GMT'Treasured' Māori carving stolen from north Auckland apartments
A man was captured on CCTV as he removed a Māori carving from a wall before leaving on an e-scooter.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTAre Wellington's new buses being made by forced Uyghur labour? An investigation is under way
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is investigating whether the 98 electric buses it is on the verge of leasing were made with forced labour.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:05:00 GMTSome residents in the shade over Motueka High St proposal
In order to solve Motueka's High St traffic puzzle, a number of mature trees and car parks along the main drag are set to get the chop - and not all residents are happy about it.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTFrightened tenants tell of worsening community housing horrors
When Lynda McKenzie moved into social housing 17 years ago, tenants cared for the homes and neighbours. Now it's more drugs, vandalism and – killings.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMTTonnes of pigeon poo from quake-hit church going to landfill
A decade's worth of pigeon droppings in the damaged Christ Church Cathedral will be dumped after plans to recycle it proved too costly.
Sat, 01 May 2021 08:32:22 GMTCovid-19: Perth hotel quarantine security guard and two housemates test positive for virus
Western Australia's premier says he hopes to avoid another snap lockdown - but that is far from certain.
Sat, 01 May 2021 07:44:53 GMT'I’m doing this because my conscience demands it': Climate activists' plan to combat online haters
Get a job, is a common line fired at protesters. Did you drive there, is another. Now protesters have prepared stock responses for those protesting against their protests.
Sat, 01 May 2021 06:02:51 GMTFire crews battle Kaingaroa Forest blaze
A helicopter has been recruited to help fight the fire which is estimated to cover two hectares.
Sat, 01 May 2021 05:53:12 GMTMyanmar community rally for democracy, draw attention to military coup
Nelsonians of all ages marched along the town's main street, campaigning for democracy in the South East Asian country after the ongoing bloodshed from the military coup.
Sat, 01 May 2021 03:25:51 GMTJudith Collins issues race relations warning, says Labour planning 'two systems by stealth'
The National Party leader has used a major party speech to turn up the heat on race relations.
Sat, 01 May 2021 03:18:54 GMTFine weather for first day of duck-shooting gives birds the upper hand
Duck-shooting season is underway, and fine weather conditions are giving the birds an upper hand.
Sat, 01 May 2021 03:04:02 GMTAuckland Transport to report pothole penis painter to police
Geoff Upson regularly spray-paints around potholes out of “frustration” over the state of roads. He says if he's charged, then "it is what it is".
Sat, 01 May 2021 03:00:00 GMTQuiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: May 1, 2021
True or false? Sharks existed on Earth before trees.