New Zealand National Stuff
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:29:28 GMT'Families need to be reunited': Vigil highlights heartache over residency delays
The last time Balwinder Singh saw his baby girl she was a month old. He's just one of many migrants facing immigration heartache in New Zealand.
Wed, 12 May 2021 05:02:12 GMT$8m plan to go further into Pike River mine to be reviewed
Minister Andrew Little has asked Pike River Agency experts to review a new plan to recover the mine's fan, which may reveal the cause of the disaster.
Wed, 12 May 2021 00:07:09 GMTMan who admitted breaching lockdown restrictions gets conviction quashed
Fraser Maddigan drove from Christchurch to Queenstown during the level 4 lockdown but says he was made to look “as bad as the mosque shooter”.
Wed, 12 May 2021 06:43:13 GMTGang boss convicted after jury rejects patched member's attempt to take the fall
A member of the Tribesmen gang tried to take the fall for the drugs at the centre of gang president Elder Browne’s trial but the jury was not convinced.
Wed, 12 May 2021 03:52:29 GMTAuckland restaurant Sidart sold as chance to "pay it forward"
A desire to “pay it forward” has prompted the the sale of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated restaurants.
Wed, 12 May 2021 05:16:28 GMTCatholic Church investigating claims children were prostituted to Church officials
The Church is calling on anyone with information on the matter to come forward after allegations involving a Lower Hutt boys' home.
Wed, 12 May 2021 04:39:29 GMTElectricity regulator gives ID Power customers a week to choose a new supplier
Find another supplier by next Wednesday or we will do it for you, regulator tells customers following 'default'.
Wed, 12 May 2021 04:49:35 GMTCouncil halts long-term planning for Wānaka Airport, accepts High Court decision
Queenstown Airport's 100-year lease over Wānaka Airport has been scrapped, but it will continue to manage the site.
Wed, 12 May 2021 05:17:42 GMTMan told partner she was lucky he did not kill her, New Plymouth court hears
He told her she was lucky he did not kill her since she made him so angry.
Wed, 12 May 2021 03:47:50 GMTMissing: Phone home Kevin, your family has money for you
A long-lost brother has a share of $320,000, if only he can be found.
Wed, 12 May 2021 03:41:56 GMTJonah Lomu's 'niece' appeals Ninety Mile Beach drug haul conviction and jail term
Selaima Fakaosilea claims she was not involved before the 500kg of meth was imported into New Zealand.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:52:58 GMTCovid-19: Scaling the Everest of global coronavirus vaccination will help keep everyone safe
Vaccinations are a key part of delivering health care and no one should miss out on life-saving vaccines regardless of where they live in the world, or how remote, says Kiwi mountaineer Peter Hillary.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:03 GMTDriver who fell asleep at the wheel allowed to appeal conviction on sleep apnoea claims
A man with undiagnosed sleep apnoea is allowed to appeal a dangerous driving conviction after he fell asleep while driving home, causing a head-on collision in Auckland.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 GMTNew Plymouth Gully Ground's reputation endures as cross-town 1st XV rivals go to battle
Few rugby venues in the country engender a gladiatorial atmosphere as the Gully Ground at New Plymouth Boys’ High School.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:45:55 GMTGore's council asked for social impact review of gambling
The increase in spending on gambling in the Gore district ''isn't coming from anything legal'' the Hokonui Rununga says.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:24:56 GMTPharmac funding 'affects all New Zealanders'
A group is taking a petition to Parliament asking for Pharmac's funding to be doubled.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:08:52 GMTLegal challenge against call for second Samoan election not delayed
The chief justice in Samoa has rejected an attempt to delay a challenge to the legality of a second election. A decision on the election is expected on Friday.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:02:45 GMTFederated Farmers say Invercargill City Council rating changes 'simply unfair'
Questions around rating changes, Rugby Park, Anderson House, and a cricket ground all featured on day two of Invercargill's long-term plan hearing.
Wed, 12 May 2021 06:46:25 GMTUnion says public sector wage freeze could impact surgery waiting lists
The Government’s planned wage freeze for public sector workers could hinder a DHB trying to clear its surgery backlog, a union claims.
Wed, 12 May 2021 06:40:41 GMTSouthern DHB Covid-19 vaccination notification system to be replaced
Some Covid-19 vaccination appointments are being missed in Southland because of the Southern District Health Board’s current booking system.