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Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:56:56 +1300Power outage hits Auckland City Hospital
A patient told RNZ the lights in the emergency department were out for 15 to 20 minutes.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:23:52 +1300
Former members renew bid to have charity status of Gloriavale trust revoked
The charities regulator has again been asked to investigate the trust behind the reclusive Gloriavale Christian Community.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:28:25 +1300
Time stands still tonight: daylight saving
Daylight saving time ends tonight, and Fire and Emergency is reminding people to check the smoke alarms in their houses.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:35:10 +1300
Covid-19: More men than women died in Omicron outbreak
Nearly two-thirds of the people who have died in New Zealand's Omicron outbreak are men, and experts say the science is inconclusive as to why.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:33:43 +1300
Meng Foon reflects on life as the Race Relations Commissioner
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon reflects on two and a half years in the role, and the job he'd like next.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:59:13 +1300
Eighth candidate announces bid for Auckland mayoralty
There has a been a late entry to the Auckland mayoral race.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:09:02 +1300
Covid-19 update: 23 new deaths, 11,560 community cases, 678 in hospital
There are 11,560 new community cases of Covid-19 and 23 additional deaths to report today.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:50:27 +1300
Invercargill water restrictions may ramp up if rain doesn't arrive
The council has already banned unattended hosing and sprinklers under the first stage of restrictions to protect the city's sole water supply, the Ōreti River.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:52:17 +1300
Two dead after crash near Kaeo
Two people have died after a crash near Kaeo today, with three others seriously injured.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:33:45 +1300
Damaged Tokomaru Bay bridge reopens
The flood-damaged bridge at Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne has been repaired and was reopened today, reconnecting the area with the wider community.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:39:25 +1300
Person dies in driveway incident
A person has died after an incident in a driveway in Auckland today.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:44:49 +1300
Auckland to host New Zealand's first Tyrannosaurus rex
A visitor from 66 million years ago - the first Tyrannosaurus rex to be displayed in Aotearoa - will be on show at Tāmaki Paenga Hira this month.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:18:22 +1300
Five-month delay to set up eligibility criteria for new funding for crime victims
It took the government more than five months to approve the final eligibility criteria for money set aside for crime victims out of Budget 2021.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:14:59 +1300
Work begins to move rocks from Waiheke penguin site
Protesters have gathered around a marina construction site on Waiheke, where developers are removing rocks from part of a wall that is home to little blue penguins.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:35:12 +1300
Police appeal for sightings of missing Taupō man's bike
Police searching for Taupō man Michael Yewen, who was last seen two months ago, are asking for sightings of his bike.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:41:20 +1300
Tonga volcano: NIWA scientists to map eruption's impact on seabed
NIWA scientists are undertaking a mission to discover the undersea impacts of the recent Tongan volcanic eruption.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:31:27 +1300
Controversial government tourism fund saved jobs, propped up business, recipient says
The $290m Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme was formed to provide rapid support for NZ's significant tourism assets, but it's come under scrutiny with concerns about transparency.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:15:49 +1300
America's Cup defence in Barcelona: 'This should not have happened'
The Royal NZ Yacht Squadron has failed the country by letting the regatta go to Spain, Sir Michael Fay says.