New Zealand Top Stories
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:56:27 GMTNine councillors back removing private vehicles from Wellington's central city by 2025
Cycle advocate Alex Dyer is applauding the move, while the Chamber of Commerce is hesitant to put hopes into another yet transport plan.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:56:23 GMTRare clash of tropical tempests expected off Australia's coast ‘like two planets going close to each other’
Tropical cyclone Seroja will close in on a low in the Indian Ocean, in a rare weather phenomenon described as "like two planets going close to each other".
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:46:12 GMTTrans-Tasman bubble: Australians 'pent-up' for travel- NZ told to expect visitors
Australians and New Zealanders are like cousins and plenty of the former intend heading over the Tasman to catch up with family and sample the country's many attractions, a travel expert says.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:43:21 GMTSerious crash on Auckland's northwestern motorway causes 'significant delays'
The crash left a person in a critical condition, and forced the partial closure of westbound lanes of the northwestern motorway.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMTGrand Designs UK: Seriously spooky build and creeping debt
Subterranean build in a London graveyard freaks out builders, but we're more spooked by the $8.8 million cost.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMTHundreds gather at Oakura BP station to farwell its much-loved owner
The Taranaki village of Oakura came to a halt on Thursday as hundreds gathered on a petrol station forecourt to farewell a town identity.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:26:46 GMTRacist graffiti at Auckland Kāinga Ora social housing development 'grossly unfair'
The state housing provider said it was "sad attitudes like this persist in small pockets", and said police had been notified.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:21:26 GMTWellington baby's cause of death may not be known for months, coroner to investigate
The death is still being treated as unexplained by police and has been referred to the coroner.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:17:37 GMTAuckland traffic live: SH16 Westbound lanes closed after serious crash
Westbound lanes are closed from the Great North Rd off-ramp to the Great North Rd on-ramp.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:06:49 GMTNew Zealand Today: Why Three's hilarious heartland showcase deserved resurrection
REVIEW: Sharper than TVNZ’s post-news offering (Hilary Barry aside), this is the "project" Three should really be sinking more money into.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:04:51 GMTCovid-19: India unfairly targeted by New Zealand's temporary ban on arrivals, community leader says
Mandeep Bela says families are already separated and hurting from strict border controls.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:02:08 GMTAaron Rodgers holds Shailene Woodley close while enjoying Disney World together
Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley enjoyed a fun-filled Easter weekend in Orlando, Fla., as they were spotted packing on the PDA at Disney World.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMTSH45 tailgater pleads guilty to assault after punching other driver
A man tailgated another driver towards Oakura and then punched him on the side of the road, the New Plymouth District Court was told.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:55:32 GMTChristchurch cafe cancels booking by controversial campaigner Billy Te Kahika
The failed political candidate known for pushing conspiracy theories wanted to a stage a meeting of "freedom fighters", but was shut down when word spread.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:55:16 GMTJoão Franco just achieved the yachting milestone he's been waiting for: 'FINALLY!!!'
It's a good day to be João Franco.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:50:07 GMTKiwi burger joint expanding to Palmerston North a family affair
Boris Reiber started ReBurger as a food truck; four years later his sister is opening its sixth restaurant in Palmerston North.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:47:52 GMTSweat, sheep and shear class returns to the King Country
After a forced-year off because of Covid-19, the best of the country's shearing community reunites in Te Kuiti.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:32:13 GMTBid for Christchurch council complaint on ECan rate rise labelled 'hypocrisy'
Councillors have accused colleagues of headline grabbing and rudeness in asking Environment Canterbury to cut spending to keep rates down.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:17:03 GMTCovid-19: Government plans to hire army of coronavirus vaccinators
DHBs are hiring thousands of people ahead of the biggest vaccination campaign in our history.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:10:57 GMTCovid-19: Flu vaccine delays add pressure as GPs ramp up for Pfizer vaccine
Those aged under-65s face a month-long delay for flu jab due to manufacturing issues.