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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:23:55 +1200Wellington to ban cars from city's main streets
Wellington is moving ahead with plans to ban cars from four main "golden mile" streets - Courtenay Place, Lambton Quay, Manners and Willis Streets.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:08:40 +1200Bones dumped at Russell Museum suspected to be kōiwi
Kōiwi deserve more respect, tangata whenua and archaeologists say after mystery bones believed to be human were dumped at Russell Museum.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:33:00 +1200'No one's listening': Mike King returns medal, says mental health funding wasted
Mental health funding has failed - that's the message from mental health advocate and entertainment personality Mike King.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:48:12 +1200'Utterly appalled': Rotorua councillor wants govt to step in over seven new deputy chiefs
An "utterly appalled'" Rotorua Lakes councillor wants central government intervention over the naming of seven council deputy chief executives.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:59:44 +1200Tributes flow for Sir Ian Hassall, NZ's first Children's Commissioner
Sir Ian died on Monday, age 79. He contributed to the world's first major cot death study, oversaw the medical side of the Plunket Family Units, and established a Child Abuse Prevention Society in 1977.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:55:34 +1200Swimmer Erika Fairweather, 17, picked for Olympics squad
Erika Fairweather, who will likely be New Zealand's youngest Olympian at the Tokyo Olympics 2021 has been officially announced as a member of the team.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:51:23 +1200Utes big ticket items at Fieldays 2021
Thousands of farmers flocked to the first day of Fieldays today, where vehicle dealers were keen to make hay while the sun shines by selling the traditional farm vehicle - the ute.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:14:49 +1200Western Institute of Technology quadruple funding bid for 'just transition'
New Plymouth's mayor has taken issue with the city's MP over comments about its largest tertiary education provider being happy to carry on as is after so far missing out on funding for a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its facilities.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:31:27 +1200Lake Alice ECT abuse: Calls for Dr Selwyn Leeks to face justice
"The pain was like razor blades cutting through my head". Kevin Banks was first sent to Lake Alice in 1973 at age 14. Today, he told the royal commission of Dr Selwyn Leeks' electroconvulsive treatments.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:11:36 +1200Two found dead at Pukekohe house
Emergency services were called to the property on Wednesday afternoon after reports of a sudden death.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:03:57 +1200Countdown store in Auckland damaged by 'non-accidental' fire
Another Countdown store has been damaged by what the company believes is a non-accidental fire.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:31:18 +1200Person critically injured after workplace accident in Christchurch
A WorkSafe spokesperson said they understood the incident may have involved concrete panels.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:53:20 +1200Murder trial over South Auckland shooting set for 2022
Two men charged with murder after a man was shot dead in South Auckland will stand trial next year.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:09:11 +1200Covid-19 update: Two new cases in managed isolation, none in community
The Director-General of Health says there is no intention to make people take up the Covid-19 vaccine but the aim is to vaccinate as many eligible New Zealanders as possible.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:52:53 +1200Leaked report on leaky infrastructure: Cost to fix Wellington water revealed
A leaked report has revealed the huge cost of fixing up water infrastructure to cope with Wellington's growing population - in some suburbs, more than $500,000 for every new dwelling.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:45:05 +1200Hui walkout: Terror comments 'securitisation of Islam', says Muslim leader
A Muslim leader says yesterday's walkout from a counter-terrorism hui had been sparked by comments designed to denigrate Muslims and promote the 'securitisation of Islam'.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:32:30 +1200America's Cup: Team NZ rejects government, Auckland Council's hosting offer
The board of Team New Zealand has rejected the joint Crown - Auckland Council offer to host the next America's Cup regatta, the government has confirmed.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:07:42 +1200Police seize assets worth over $70 million in money laundering investigation
Police have seized over $70 million - mostly cash - linked to an international pyramid scheme in China and Canada.