New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:31:52 GMTCovid-19 outbreak situation report: what happened today, September 9
There are 13 new community cases, and NZ is expecting a new shipment of Pfizer vaccines from Spain.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:20:03 GMTAuckland property developer revealed as man accused of champagne flute assault
Andrew Montgomerie admits being involved in the incident but denies his conduct was criminal after another man was injured at a Westmere party.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:39:07 GMTAuckland terror attack: Countdown staff still 'shell shocked' after stabbings
There'll be extra security when an Auckland supermarket reopens after an Isis sympathiser, armed with a knife, attacked shoppers in the aisles.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:50:48 GMTHeavy rain and swells for West Coast, strong wind warning for Wellington and parts of South Island
Wet and wild conditions forecast for the West Coast while Canterbury, Southland, Wellington and Wairarapa might need to batten down the hatches.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:02:36 GMTCovid-19: Auckland carer crossed Auckland-Waikato border for 'adventure' and KFC
In an email to colleagues, the Auckland carer said they "decided to go the extra mile" - which included getting a bucket of KFC in Huntly.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:46:59 GMTEnd of the road for Colin Craig's case against former press secretary
After years of legal action and two appeals, Colin Craig has been told he can't challenge a High Court ruling that he sexually harassed his press secretary.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:13:14 GMTCovid-19: 13 new cases in Delta community outbreak, 868 in total
There are 13 new cases in the Delta community outbreak, as day three tests of patients and staff at Middlemore Hospital have come back negative.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:19:45 GMTNZ Post plans outage and ANZ faces ongoing disruption amid cyber attacks
Cyber-security agency Cert NZ says it is 'working very hard with those affected'.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:16:55 GMTPolice name woman found dead in the wake of a Rotorua shed fire
Officers want to hear from anyone who had contact with the woman in the week leading up to the Rotorua fire.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:57:52 GMTSpeed, alcohol and no seatbelts likely factors in fatal crash on Wellington coast
A 17-year-old died and two others were taken to hospital after the car left Shelly Bay Rd and rolled on to rocks on Wednesday night.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:20:12 GMTParoled Travis Burns 'lost the plot' in brutal murder of young mum
A convicted murderer turned police informant has been released from prison but only after a confession.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:10:27 GMTAuckland terrorist's bail not opposed by police
The man responsible for the terror attack at New Lynn Countdown was out on bail, after being charged with attacking two Corrections officers inside prison and telling them he would "get them".
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:42:14 GMTCampion's Power, Thomasin's Night, Miss Conception's Raiders to feature at TIFF
Benedict Cumberbatch headlines an Otago-shot western, Edgar Wright's latest features a Kiwi star and a co-production with Canada has plenty of buzz.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:32:42 GMTMask wearing the new norm as parents get back into school drop-off routine
Parents and students are still adjusting to the Level 2 rule of mask wearing but some students are giving it the thumbs up. “I think it would be cool if [wearing masks] was mandatory, but I can understand some people just don't like wearing masks.â...
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:04:13 GMTCouncil agrees to look for new site for its stinky compost plant
After years of complaints the city council is on the hunt for a new site for a problem that made Christchurch's Bromley arguably the smelliest suburb in New Zealand.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:38:57 GMT'Nobody knew what was going on': Hundreds of travellers disrupted by airport bomb scare
Flights were delayed after security found a possible 'improvised explosive device' while scanning luggage at Christchurch Airport. What the item was remains unclear.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:32:31 GMTCovid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta outbreak - September 9
The list of 131 locations of interest includes multiple essential services such as pharmacies, supermarkets and dairies.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:22:26 GMTPolice release footage of masked men who robbed service station attendant at gunpoint
Two men are on the run after stealing cash and cigarettes from a Canterbury petrol station at gunpoint.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:56:17 GMTArts, events sectors call for urgent lifelines from Government
A stark warning has been delivered to the Government by arts industry heads: provide us lifelines, or we may close forever.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:39:32 GMTGetting the Covid-19 vaccine may cost me my family
OPINION: I'm getting the vaccine for the greater good, but I may no longer be welcome in my family home.