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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:53:37 +1200Sir Tim Shadbolt: 'I can probably do another three or four terms'
New Zealand's longest serving mayor addresses speculation over his health, ability to lead and, for the first time, touches on the incident that led to his licence being suspended.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:27:27 +1200Seven-week waitlist for medical detox described as 'sinful'
A waitlist of nearly two months is blocking patients struggling with substance abuse from getting a bed at Auckland metro's main public inpatient detox unit.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:38:31 +1200Auckland habour cycle and pedestrian bridge facing criticism from both sides
A cycling advocate says building an entirely new Auckland harbour bridge is unnecessary and a trucking leader reckons a new harbour crossing for vehicles should be first.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:01:10 +1200Mother imprisoned after inflicting horrific injuries on her two-month-old baby
A detective says the injuries on the defenceless baby were horrific and she suffered broken bones throughout her body.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:05:42 +1200Government to invest $20m in run-down Māori boarding schools
Government ministers say they're "stunned" and "saddened" by the state of Māori boarding schools in Aotearoa.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:16:48 +1200Four dead, several injured in crash near Ashburton
A "moment's carelessness" led to a fatal crash which killed four people near Ashburton this morning, police say.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:11:11 +1200Locals frustrated as Whangārei highway plans halted
The brakes have once again been slammed on plans for a four-lane highway near Whangārei - and local leaders are shocked and disappointed.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:18:09 +1200Wood says transport upgrades 'rebalanced' for climate change
Transport Minister Michael Wood says changes to planned roading upgrades have been 'rebalanced' in light of the Climate Change Commission's advice.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:34:03 +1200Two more men arrested in Dilworth historical abuse investigation
Police have arrested two more men in relation to alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:07:44 +1200Supreme Court reviews extradition decision of murder-accused NZ resident to China
The Supreme Court has told the government it needs to seek further assurances that a New Zealand resident who has been fighting extradition to China for 10 years would receive a fair trial before it surrenders him.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:33:24 +1200Covid-19 update: One new case in MIQ today, none in community
There is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation and quarantine facilities reported today.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:11:12 +1200Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for a week
Mayors of Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts say the extended state of emergency will aid in the recovery of Canterbury's worst-hit flood areas.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:32:01 +1200Kākāpō breeding predicted for 2021-2022 summer
Kākāpō last bred in early 2019 when a record 73 chicks hatched, but Department of Conservation is predicting they may breed again this summer.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:43:06 +1200Small number of honours nominations come from spouses
A small number of nominations for Queen's Birthday Honours come from very supportive spouses, figures show.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:29:10 +1200Watch: New Zealand - The Best Place to Give Birth?
Short documentary - Our midwifery system is admired the world over - so why are so many midwives facing burnout?
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:28:54 +1200From hotel to NZ's main quarantine facility - Jet Park quarantine managers give first interview
The managers of Auckland's Jet Park Hotel say turning their business into the country's main quarantine facility was nothing short of terrifying.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:48:08 +1200Waka Kotahi urges caution on Canterbury's flood-affected roads
There will be rough surfaces on many flood-hit roads in Canterbury and motorists will need to take extra care this weekend, Waka Kotahi says.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:29:50 +1200Transport Minister confirms govt wants to build new bridge in Auckland for cyclists and walkers
Transport Minister Michael Wood confirms the government wants to build a new separate bridge for cyclists and walkers alongside the Auckland Harbour Bridge.