New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:11:03 GMTLive: Melbourne travel bubble paused for seven more days, all returnees to self-isolate, get a Covid-19 test
Dean Collins, who lives in Melbourne with his Kiwi wife Alice and daughters, has had plans to see family in the Bay of Plenty thwarted by the travel bubble suspension.
Thu, 27 May 2021 03:54:29 GMTPolice investigating $50k of damage to crane at Waiheke marina, site of protected penguins
Developers say damage to the crane could have put “numerous lives at risk”.
Thu, 27 May 2021 05:09:52 GMTMan's wife denied him shower hours before he died in his own waste, court hears
The witness wept as she described opening the bedroom door to find her nephew sitting on a chair without cushions, unable to speak.
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:28:31 GMTHamilton enviromentalist Bunny Mortimer dies
Bunny Mortimer has died after battling bowel cancer, but her legacy lives on for the public through the Taitua Arboretum.
Thu, 27 May 2021 03:30:07 GMTMike King to return his membership of the New Zealand Order of Merit
The mental health advocate says too little has changed to improve access to mental health services for children and teenagers.
Thu, 27 May 2021 03:47:34 GMTPrincipal of exclusive St Peter's School in Cambridge resigns after weeks absent from position
Dale Burden had been absent from the Cambridge school for weeks as the board investigated allegations of bullying.
Thu, 27 May 2021 03:45:47 GMTCyber security firm says 'even chance' it could break Waikato DHB ransomware
Nelson based Emsisoft has helped Ireland deal with attack for free and is hoping to talk to DHB in case it can assist.
Thu, 27 May 2021 02:36:43 GMTRepeated calls to police over noise dispute in weeks before fatal stabbing
By the time Tristan Locke stabbed Mark Cowling to death on September 6, police had been repeatedly called about the brewing conflict.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:56 GMTCar catches fire on Wellington SH1 off-ramp
A car was left damaged and blocking the Tinakori Rd off ramp after an apparent road rage incident on Thursday.
Thu, 27 May 2021 05:33:09 GMTMāngere moving car death: Person who could 'assist investigation' sought by police
The appeal comes almost a month after a 28-year-old fell from a moving car in south Auckland.
Wed, 26 May 2021 23:42:29 GMT'We thought they were our best friends': Australian current affairs show puts spotlight on NZ relationship with China
"Is New Zealand turning into New Xi-land?" Australia's 60 Minutes current affairs show asks as it accuses New Zealand of ditching "us for a fast Chinese buck".
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:43:23 GMTMassive cycleways funding boost as city council signs off on record spend
Councillors make late decision to spend extra $106 million on cycleways as part of record 10-year capital investment that includes $2.7 billion to fix water pipes.
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:40:38 GMTFatal crash between stock truck and car south of Hamilton
An investigation continues into the fatal crash between stock truck and car near Pirongia.
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:39:28 GMTCovid-19: Melbourne travel bubble pause extended, and self-isolation order affecting about 5000 people may impact Australia PM's planned NZ trip
Scott Morrison was planning to come to NZ this weekend, but he was in the greater Melbourne area on May 20, meaning he might have to isolate if he still travels here.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:56:05 GMT'I feel awful': Student crashing with friends in Melbourne caught up in Covid-19 lockdown ahead of university exam in Auckland
Jessie Mulholland planned to be in Melbourne for just six days before her post-graduate university exam in Auckland, but now, like many, she's stuck.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:51:28 GMTCovid-19 border closure: Millions spent on attracting migrants
The Government spent $900,000 to repatriate migrants who could not afford plane tickets to fly back to their home countries, Budget documents show.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:26:00 GMTCovid-19: 5000 arrivals from Melbourne ordered to self-isolate, get a test
All travellers who have flown from Melbourne since May 20 have been caught up by an official order, while the Victoria travel bubble has been halted for another week.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:19:12 GMTIncreased Salmonella enteritidis testing after poultry farms return positive result
Poultry farms are undergoing increased testing for Salmonella enteritidis after the bacterium was detected at an Auckland supplier.
Thu, 27 May 2021 06:42:46 GMTLabour still well ahead in latest poll, despite losing ground to National
The latest 1 News-Colmar Brunton poll continues to see Labour on top, though there were some small gains for National.
Thu, 27 May 2021 06:35:39 GMTRio Tinto to pick up $6 million ouvea premix clean-up bill
Rio Tinto will pay the $6 million bill for the return of ouvea premix, stored throughout Southland, to Tiwai Point.