New Zealand Radionz
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:32:54 +1300Covid-19: UK variant raises risk of community transmission - Baker
There is an increased risk of community transmission from the UK strain of Covid-19 that is now arriving in the country, says epidemiologist Michael Baker.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:23:31 +1300Reserve Bank likely hacked by another government - expert
It's likely another government tried to attack the Reserve Bank, a cyber security expert says.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:35:12 +1300Covid-19 update: 31 new imported cases in past three days
There have been 31 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities over the past three days.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:13:08 +1300Road-trippers urged to look out for missing dogs
If you've been on a road-trip this summer it's likely you've seen one of the 300 signs around the country appealing for information about two missing dogs.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:11:02 +1300Police postpone intake of new recruits
The latest intake of recruits into training college has been postponed by police.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:48:20 +1300Reckless driving in police car under investigation
An investigation is underway after a video of a police car driving recklessly emerged on social media.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:21:39 +1300Warmer sea temperatures expected over next week
Beachgoers can rejoice as the nation's sea temperatures are running unusually warm again.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:16:33 +1300Warning of heavy traffic volumes as holidaymakers head home
It's expected to be a busy day on the roads, as many people return home from their summer break.
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:19:29 +1300Otago research on Covid-19 testing adopted overseas
Otago University researchers who published new ways to process Covid-19 tests say their work is already being used in other countries.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:26:39 +1300Pauanui Beach opens after shark sightings
Pauanui Beach has reopened following up to three shark sightings this afternoon.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:24:35 +1300Auckland water bills may need to double to plug fiscal hole
Aucklanders could see their water bills more than double in a decade after Watercare approved rates increases to help plug a fiscal hole punched by the pandemic and the region's long-lasting drought.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:14:18 +1300Serious side effects reported after fake MDMA circulates
Hundreds of New Year festival goers are reporting painful and serious side effects after taking a drug they thought was MDMA.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:29:37 +1300Fatal stabbing victim named as police appeal for car sightings
Residents call for improved safety measures
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:26:40 +1300Water restrictions imposed on the Far North
Holidaymakers visiting the Far North are being urged to conserve water - while the district's supply is stretched.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:07:52 +1300Woman loses $15k in Spark phone scam
Police are urging Dunedin residents to be wary of a telephone scammer who managed to swindle $15,000 out of a 69-year-old local woman.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:07:52 +1300Shark expert calls for caution at beaches following Waihī death
A shark expert is calling on beachgoers to be more cautious following a suspected shark attack at Waihī beach.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:26:41 +1300Gisborne public facilities vandalised over holiday period
Public facilities in Gisborne have been hit by a spate of vandalism and theft over the holiday period.
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:56:26 +1300Some Auckland beaches safe for swimming again
More beaches are now suitable for swimming in Auckland after dozens were deemed unsafe earlier this week.