New Zealand Top Stories
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:59:26 GMTImpressive second half powers England to game two win over Silver Ferns
Commonwealth Games gold medallists overpower sloppy Silver Ferns in second half of game two to force winner-takes-all game three.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:57:48 GMTFire at Whanganui's Spice Guru
Firefighters from Whanganui battled the blaze for an hour, prompting a police cordon that cut off the Taupō Quay end of Victoria Avenue to traffic.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:49:22 GMTCovid-19: Waikato DHB winds back its restrictions after numerous tests come back negative
Waikato DHB services will start up again on Thursday, after widespread Covid-19 testing produced hundreds of negative results.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:46:44 GMTNew broom goes through Feilding childcare centre
The manager of a new Feilding childcare centre is keen to show it is nothing like its predecessor, which had its licence removed.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:39:33 GMTWoman rescued after going overboard from Wellington commuter ferry
A woman who went overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour has been rescued.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:34:19 GMT'We could do better': Symphony Orchestra on diversity, access, engagement
The orchestra says work needs to happen to improve its staffing make-up, in particular by employing more women and people from diverse backgrounds.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:26:24 GMTCovid-19: Several A&P shows fall victim to alert level uncertainty
Numerous popular A&P shows, considered by many to be a Kiwi institution, have been cancelled due to Covid-19 alert level uncertainty.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:24:34 GMTCovid-19: New Zealand's vaccine rollout explained in 13 charts, as Government talks up 90 per cent target
As the Government starts to talk up a 90 per cent target, Stuff looks at how long it would take New Zealand to get there — and how we compare internationally.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:13:58 GMT'A minute to scan each item': Supermarket agony as tech glitch hits South Island Foodstuffs stores
New World and Pak 'n Save shoppers in the South Island endure agonising stints at the checkout after tech glitch hits tills for several hours.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:10:00 GMTCovid-19: New vaccine data shows first doses have doubled in Auckland and Wellington since Delta outbreak
Since Delta arrived in the community, twice as many people in two of our main centres have rolled up their sleeves.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:55:43 GMTAuckland woman, 28, found dead after going missing during walk
The body of Lena Harrap has been found on Auckland's Ōwairaka/Mt Albert, shortly after police said they had fears for her safety.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:30:00 GMTRide the Eagle: New Girl's old boys' surprisingly heartfelt slacker comedy
REVIEW: Jake Johnson and Trent O’Donnell’s script is filled with memorable moments - a story of love and loss that never feels too glib or schmaltzy.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:24:50 GMTThe Forever Purge: Popular horror franchise's return Trumped by smarter rivals
REVIEW: Neither a coherent political allegory nor a rip-roaring action horror, this pales in comparison to the likes of Witch Hunt or New Order.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:24:44 GMTGang member arrested after police raid at Mongrel Mob property
The police armed offenders squad was on the scene as two different properties, one linked to the Mongrel Mob, was raided.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:15:00 GMTSilver Ferns v England live - second test, Taini Jamison Trophy
The Silver Ferns led at halftime but the second half was all England's as they set up series decider.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:11:17 GMTTwo arrested after Armed Offenders Squad attend incident in south Invercargill
Two people have been arrested after the Armed Offenders Squad were called to south Invercargill.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:21 GMTCovid-19: Counties Manukau DHB restarts elective surgeries after five-week pause
Elective surgeries were canned in alert level 4 as the south Auckland DHB grappled with an outbreak of Covid-19.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:58:22 GMTSouthern councils may work together in bid to retain ownership of water assets: Councillor
Southern councils may end up working together in a bid to retain ownership of their water-related assets, a councillor says.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:50:11 GMTGovernment's water reforms 'not right for Christchurch', mayor says
In her strongest statement yet, Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has recommended that the city opt out of the Government’s water reforms.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:30:51 GMTAmerica's Cup: Team NZ closes door on Mark Dunphy plan and releases email
Team New Zealand releases contact details between Home Defence and NY Yacht Club, cuts ties with man behind the campaign.