New Zealand National Stuff
Sat, 14 May 2022 01:43:38 GMTNational and Act could form government if election held, new poll reveals
A poll commissioned by the Taxpayers' Union finds National and Act would have enough seats to form a Government if the election was held now.
Sat, 14 May 2022 00:23:53 GMT'We are so sad': Parents of missing French teen Eloi Rolland search for answers in NZ
More than two years after their son went missing in Auckland, Thierry and Catherine Rolland have finally been able to come to New Zealand.
Fri, 13 May 2022 21:40:00 GMTStarting again: The families who are forced to flee their homeland
There is no water in their city, and no future, but there is hope for a Ukrainian family who fled their homeland for a new start in Canterbury.
Sat, 14 May 2022 03:44:28 GMTAuckland teen thought to have broken world record for most Lego train carriages
Auckland teen Alex Blong spent more than 100 hours building 101 train carriages out of Lego, to break a world record at Britomart station.
Sat, 14 May 2022 02:56:11 GMTPM Jacinda Ardern has Covid-19, ahead of US trip
The prime minister has tested positive for Covid after her partner Clarke Gayford, caught it a week ago.
Sat, 14 May 2022 02:04:15 GMTUnknown gold miner, and his boots, finally laid to rest after 140 years
He was middle-aged, suffering from scurvy and had his orginal grave robbed. The archaeologist who found him 40 years ago says he was "our friend".
Sat, 14 May 2022 01:32:45 GMTMan who murdered his ex-partner in courthouse declined parole
Man who stabbed his ex-partner to death in a courthouse foyer remains untreated due to belief a medication mix-up was behind his actions.
Fri, 13 May 2022 21:05:28 GMTTwo murdered children, two daycares who knew of abuse - but no law to report it
In two cases teachers and daycare staff were aware of horrific abuse that killed children, but the law means they didn't have to tell anyone.
Fri, 13 May 2022 22:59:17 GMTWhat will happen to fuel prices once the tax cut expires next month?
The temporary fuel tax cut expires next month. With the global oil market still volatile, there are calls for the tax break to be extended.
Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTThe pensioner, the sinking house and the council running scared of setting a precedent if it helps
It was supposed to be her forever home. Her sanctuary as she got older. Instead pensioner Barbara Harwidge’s New Plymouth house is a prison of cracking walls and sinking floors.
Sat, 14 May 2022 00:14:09 GMTMan found dead at isolated campsite 'respected and valued' healthcare worker
Tributes have flowed from many who knew the British-born man who was found dead at a remote Taranaki campground a week ago.
Fri, 13 May 2022 23:54:14 GMT'We do exist': Frustrated family's plea to be heard
A frustrated Invercargill family say their daughter is suffering because they can't get a hold of her service provider.
Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTLife under Ruapehu as risk of eruption increases
Ruapehu’s crater lake is warming, alert level two is in place and for those living in the shadow of the mountain - well, life goes on.
Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTMotorists flouting Christchurch bus lane rules cop $2.6m in fines
More than 16,000 penalties have been issued to people caught driving in the lanes since the offence was introduced four years ago.
Fri, 13 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTWest Papua students 'emotionally unstable' over scholarship loss
A group of students from West Papua in Indonesia are fearful about their futures in New Zealand after their scholarships were cut off.
Fri, 13 May 2022 05:08:35 GMTLegal experts divided on finger cutting trial not-guilty verdict
A pair successfully argued they acted in self-defence when cutting the finger off a teenage intruder. But, experts are divided on the verdict.
Sat, 14 May 2022 08:01:50 GMTCovid-19: Updated Vaccine Pass available soon as current ones due to expire shortly
People can get an updated My Vaccine Pass from May 24, which will include booster doses if applicable, and will expire six months after issue.
Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:00 GMTHip hop group Nesian Mystik supports Efeso Collins' bid for Auckland mayor
The renowned Pacific music group is letting Collins use their hit For the People as the anthem for his campaign.
Sat, 14 May 2022 05:35:58 GMTOver half of MPs registered as beneficiaries of trusts
Law professor Mark Henaghan is critical of the number of MPs involved with trusts, saying they can be used to reduce an individual's tax bill.
Sat, 14 May 2022 04:16:56 GMTLabour MP Phil Twyford catches Covid-19, cancels Timor-Leste visit
The Labour MP was due to travel to Timor-Leste for its independence anniversary and inauguration of the country's next president.