New Zealand Top Stories
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:55:02 GMTCouncil investigating bugs found in Kiwis' pasta
Auckland Council are investigating why Kiwis keep finding bugs in their San Remo pasta while NZ Food Safety are ready to step in, if needed.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:50:47 GMTCentral Pulse go top of the ANZ Premiership ladder with 51-43 win over Mainland Tactix
Led by another big game from Kelly Jury, the visitors made hard work of it but did enough to overtake the Mystics atop the table.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:40:00 GMTBreakfast host given warning at Al Jazeera for 'inappropriate behaviour' prior to TVNZ job
Departed Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria was given a formal warning at Al Jazeera after complaints he acted inappropriately with a female colleague.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:34:28 GMTChina's diplomatic push secures deals in Pacific, but not the major prize
China has signed a series of deals with Pacific Island nations, but has not succeeded in securing the region-spanning economic and security agreement it wanted.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:33:13 GMTCheat sheet: How the Government plans to bust the supermarket rort
It's a brave new world for shoppers - the Government is finally doing something to break the supermarket duopoly.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:30:00 GMTCelebration Church founding family has about $9m of properties
The family behind the Celebration Church has a sizeable property portfolio including lifestyle blocks and sections in sought-after suburbs.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:28:15 GMTWorries about landlords' reaction stymie investigations into thousands of potentially damp or mouldy homes
The health intiative identified 25,000 poor quality rentals. Only 41 were ever investigated – tenants were too fearful of their landlords to give the go-ahead.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTHome made of hemp helps Wānaka woman on her sustainability journey
Hemp protein, hemp oil and hemps seeds – the cannabis plant is well known for its health benefits, but you can build a sustainable home with it too.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTTaranaki transport committee supports review of road user charges
System should not be used to fund climate change and emissions reduction, says submision.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:46:14 GMTObi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor's return offers Disney+, Star Wars fans new hope
REVIEW: Yes, it’s another story connecting Skywalker-nonology dots, but while a Jedi might not crave excitement, audiences do - and this delivers.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:45:00 GMTHannibal: Why you should devour this sublime series now it is arriving on TVNZ
REVIEW: This features three seasons of sumptuous-looking food porn, a fabulous cast and enough high drama to ensure you’ll be bingeing until you burst.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:31:18 GMTChristchurch ED pleads with public not to come unless urgent, as winter illness bites
Winter flu is driving higher numbers at ED, but health authorities are asking people to seek help online, at the pharmacy or at after hours clinics first.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTManawatū musicians to make sweet music with youth orchestra
A group of young Manawatū musicians are hoping to earn a spot at the front of the national youth orchestra.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTDesigner home answers some tricky health needs
New house, new phase of life – it’s all in the planning, as this Pt Wells couple explain
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTWhy the pine tree might land the Government in court
Is a backflip on giving revenue for permanent pine trees a breach of Treaty law, or a recognition of it? Ministers may find out the answer in court.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTMore tax for country's 14 billionaires 'inevitable'
New Zealand's billionaires have a collective wealth of $36.8 billion. Tax expert Terry Baucher says we need to change the way we tax them.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:21:53 GMTRare red-footed booby hitches a ride for five days on yacht off coast of NZ
A group of round-the-world sailors got a rare addition to their crew while off the coast of Cape Reinga.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:09:12 GMTHeavy rain warning in place until midnight as storm moves south
Floodwaters brought on by the rain temporarily trapped children and teachers at an early learning centre in Whitianga.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:04:25 GMTYou could live in the 'floating' dream home Sir John Kirwan built for his family
The rugby legend is downsizing and moving on to another little project, but he'll still be a neighbour 'in the bays'.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 GMTHow Auckland footballer Reg Boyne cracked England's top league 109 years ago
How little known Aucklander Reg Boyne cracked England's top league well before modern day household names.