New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:24:06 GMTFarmers flock to buy utes before clean car 'feebate' scheme begins
Dealers are bracing for a busy six months before new charges kick in.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:13:25 GMTCovid-19: Staggered roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine to begin from end of July
The Government will stagger the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out by age cohorts. All people aged above 16 will be able to receive the vaccine from October.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:55:42 GMTArthur Allan Thomas trial: Woman wanted an apology, not cash
Woman who says she was sexually abused by Arthur Allan Thomas says she was only ever after an apology and denies being motivated by money.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:13:35 GMTChristchurch woman celebrates becoming a millionaire with fish and chip dinner
It was celebratory champagne – and takeaways – on a Sunday evening when a Lotto winner realised she had scooped the first division prize.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:12:12 GMTLonely life turned long-distance truck driver into 'sugar daddy', jury told
"Full lesbian experience" in Christchurch was less than expected, he said.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:10:00 GMTCatwalk founder Catriona Williams recovering after another spinal injury
The woman who has done more to raise funds and awareness for spinal cord injury research than just about any other New Zealander is now battling another spinal injury.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:55:24 GMTPolice to monitor funeral procession with large presence of gang members expected
Police will be “actively monitoring” a funeral procession that is expected to have a large presence of patched gang members on Friday.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:06:57 GMTDesperately raising funds for ill sister in India
A Timaru woman fears for the wellbeing of her sister in India who has contracted mucormycosis, after surviving Covid-19.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:08:23 GMTTownie on track to become first woman to win iconic farming contest
City-dweller Roshean Woods is aiming to break a 53-year-old glass ceiling by becoming the first woman to win the Young Farmer of the Year competition.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:16:03 GMTWhy do some Covid-19 tests come back with a ‘weak positive’, and why does it matter?
A person on Stewart Island returned a "weak positive" test result. Understanding how the coronavirus tests work shows us why this can happen from time to time.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:21:03 GMTAuckland restaurant worker locked in freezer during armed robbery
A restaurant worker was locked in a freezer while another was threatened with firearm during an aggravated robbery in Auckland, police say.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:30:00 GMTSaving coral reefs a driver for New Plymouth skincare entrepenuer
A Taranaki entrepreneur who grew up in the Pacific Islands has seen the damage done to coral reefs – and his new skincare range for the ourdoorsy aims to prevent more.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:22:16 GMTNational calls on Labour to axe Auckland cycling bridge to fix potholes
National's transport spokesman says the Government should axe its 'vanity' bridge project and fix local roads instead.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:13:05 GMTEagle Brewing rebrands to Five Peaks after ex-owner's offensive Facebook post
The North Canterbury brewery and pub has been rebranded as Five Peaks Brew Co, hoping it will give the beleaguered business a fresh start.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:06:35 GMTNew Zealand's maritime security stressed by rising threats, new Govt strategy says
Escalating geopolitical tensions, sophisticated transnational crime, illegal fishing, and rising seas, has the Government launching a new strategy.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 GMTNew Plymouth 'crucial' to National's re-election hopes, says MP
Opposition shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly ended a short visit to Taranaki on Thursday after talking to range of businesses in New Plymouth.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:38:27 GMTBusiness as usual for Stewart Island after news of weak-positive Covid test
Refunds are being offered for those with Stewart Island travel plans, however people do not appear to be in a hurry to leave after news of a weak-positive Covid test.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:33:21 GMTCovid-19: Everything you need to know about vaccine roll-out for the general public
In the coming months, over 2 million people will be able to roll up their sleeves to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Here's how it will work.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:07:30 GMTOne person taken to hospital in a serious condition after two-vehicle crash north of New Plymouth
A person has been taken to Taranaki Base Hospital with serious injuries after a two car collision north of New Plymouth on Thursday night.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:27:42 GMTFormer Wellington teacher who filmed nearly 100 women in a bathroom released from prison
Nigel Edgecombe had nine months left of his sentence but the Parole Board determined he is no longer an undue risk.