New Zealand National Stuff
Sun, 01 May 2022 06:38:50 GMT'Carry on doing this': Rush to have a nosey through Christchurch's best buildings
Intrigued discussion hummed through New Zealand's oldest cell block as Cantabrians explored some of Christchurch's most interesting buildings.
Sun, 01 May 2022 07:55:25 GMTPerson seriously injured in Lewis Pass crash
Police responded to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 7 in the Lewis Pass just before 5.30pm on Sunday.
Sun, 01 May 2022 06:00:00 GMTWellington's Shelly Bay occupation officially over after 525 days
Controvery over the sale of iwi land to a developer grew into a long-running and divisive protest. The site is now clear, but the fight continues.
Sun, 01 May 2022 04:36:38 GMTNational names Sam Uffindell as Tauranga candidate following Simon Bridges' resignation
Following Simon Bridge's resignation, 38-year-old Sam Uffindell has been selected as National's candidate in the upcoming Tauranga by-election.
Sun, 01 May 2022 01:45:04 GMTCovid-19: BA.4 Omicron sub-variant detected in New Zealand as 5656 new cases reported on Sunday
A recent arrival in NZ tested positive for BA.4 the Ministry of Health said, as it announced 5656 new Covid community cases and six deaths.
Sun, 01 May 2022 04:00:00 GMTEnthusiasm as New Zealand borders relaxed to allow visitors from 60 countries, with a dose of trepidation
Travellers are bringing vibrancy, but they're also bringing high rates of Covid infections, epidemiologist says.
Sun, 01 May 2022 05:37:19 GMT'No magic wand': Four-year funding plan to tackle 'complex' school truancy
In its first pre-budget reveal, the Government has committed $88 million to help schools reduce absenteeism and get students back into learning.
Sun, 01 May 2022 04:24:25 GMTMāori even more overrepresented in prisons, despite $98m strategy
The prison population is at its lowest in 14 years, but the rate at which Māori are overrepresented has continued to increase.
Sun, 01 May 2022 06:33:38 GMTFour people - three adults and a baby - killed in Bay of Plenty car crash
Four people - three adults and a baby - are dead after a crash on Tāneatua Road.
Sun, 01 May 2022 01:06:43 GMT'Young, drunk and on testosterone': Mass street brawl in suburban Wellington
A social media-advertised party at hall in Newtown got fully out of control, with those involved described as “young, drunk and on testosterone”.
Sun, 01 May 2022 00:31:15 GMTHundreds of free pies fuel million kilometres for delivery driver
The Toyota Hi Ace has done the "hard yards", Tony Gillan says, after travelling one million kilometres in 10 years.
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:28:51 GMT'It’s horrific': Dog allegedly killed by man on New Plymouth street
Police are involved after neighbours allegedly witnessed an older man kneeling on family pet.
Sun, 01 May 2022 08:10:00 GMTNew Plymouth statue rededicated in memory of settlers who arrived 150 years ago
Polish settlers who arrived in New Zealand 150 years ago were remembered at the rededication of a statue their grandchildren gave to the Catholic church in New Plymouth.
Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:29 GMTArrest warrant issued for man wanted over central Wellington shooting
Police are seeking Mana Lawson, who they believe is armed, over a gang shooting that left two people in hospital with serious injuries.
Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTDutch bike ride in New Plymouth was not just for the Dutchies
The winner of best decorated bike at the Dutch Week Orange Bike Ride in New Plymouth on Saturday was not actually from Holland at all.
Sun, 01 May 2022 06:03:03 GMTFire crews respond to 'multiple calls' about Gore house fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls of a house fire on Elsie St, Gore on Sunday from 4.48pm onwards.
Sun, 01 May 2022 06:00:31 GMTPolice speed camera operator assaulted in Invercargill
A police speed camera operator has been injured in an assault in Invercargill on Friday night.
Sun, 01 May 2022 05:36:03 GMTSerious crash closes Weber Rd near Dannevirke
Weber Rd near Dannevirke is closed as emergency services attend a serious crash.
Sun, 01 May 2022 05:10:03 GMTBill to bring industry-wide fairness 'pretty exciting' for workers
Some public sectors, like health and education, have a fair pay model already, but the new bill will affect the private sector.
Sun, 01 May 2022 03:50:54 GMTStabbing at Gleniti Golf Club in Timaru
Police are examining the scene of a stabbing at the Gleniti Golf Club on Saturday evening.