New Zealand National Stuff
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:57:31 GMTNo access to mental health records and no mental health nurse when man visited Waikato Hospital days before death
After a mental health incident, 24-year-old Liam Phillips called the mental health crisis team before heading to ED, but he was not seen by a doctor and left hours later.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:52:21 GMTAuckland police shooting: 'We've been shot at' - Matthew Hunt's call for help before death
Police radio communications captured Constable Matthew Hunt's last words, while footage from the scene shows the accused fleeing.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:22:12 GMTIndecent 'prank' leads to suppression applications
And their victim wants his automatic suppression lifted so he can speak publicly.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:52:15 GMTVenomous snake found dead in box of bananas at Canterbury supermarket
The ornate cat-eyed snake, measuring 20.7cm in length, was spotted when Rangiora New World staff were unpacking fruit imported from Ecuador.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:46:47 GMTNational proposes law to stop public money going to 'gangs' after condemning Mongrel Mob anti-meth effort
The party wants to legislate against public funding groups with ties to criminal gangs, after condemning a Mongrel Mob drug rehabilitation programme.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:01:42 GMTLeaked NZME email confirms radio host Martin Devlin's return to Newstalk ZB
NZME says Martin Devlin has been cleared of more formal complaints about his workplace behaviour and will soon return to his radio show.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:06:57 GMTWatercare set to take an additional 50 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River
A new $145m water treatment plant in Tūākau will from tomorrow provide Auckland with up to 50 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:15:15 GMTSkilled labour shortage 'a problem we've got to address', Finance Minister Grant Robertson says
The shortage is a symptom of New Zealand's border restrictions and a growing economy, Grant Robertson says.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:13:27 GMTKiller tried to fight driving charge despite facing life sentence for murder
Tristan Locke is likely to be jailed for life for fatally stabbing his neighbour, but still wanted to defend a low-level charge that may have cost him his licence.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:48:45 GMTJury finds Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
After initially thinking 77-year-old Ōpōtiki man Brian Hilton died following a fall five years ago, new information saw police reopen the investigation into his death.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:22:31 GMTMan subjected to electro-shock treatment at Lake Alice has injury claims rejected by ACC
Malcolm Richards was subjected to electro-shock therapy, sometimes as punishment
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:46:47 GMTBaby orca to be given milk-replacement formula as search for pod continues
The world’s most experienced veterinarians in the field have been consulted, and milk replacement formula is being prepared for the young orca which is not yet fully weaned.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:42:51 GMTFeeding habits, inquisitiveness put orca at risk of stranding, boat strikes
There have been over 50 orca strandings since DOC started keeping records - one of the highest rates in the world.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:31:31 GMTChristchurch wildlife park to become quarantine facility for at-risk white rhinos
Orana Park has broken ground on a new $1.4m white rhinoceros conservation centre, part of global efforts to save the species from extinction.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:28:20 GMTFresh Porirua East investment could see up to 2000 new homes built
Govt spends $136m to replace water infrastructure, as the Minister assures residents they won't be priced out of the area when the new homes are done.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:13:28 GMTCovid-19: Confirmation of 15 Covid-19 cases on Viking Bay, docked in Wellington
Health officials have confirmed 15 crew aboard the Viking Bay in Wellington have Covid-19.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:11:31 GMTHow to see the conjunction of Venus and Mars in tonight's evening sky
Get your cameras ready for an out of this world treat as Venus and Mars come together, just by the Moon.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:02:50 GMTTwo south Auckland vaccination centres ran dry of vaccines
The Highbrook and Tamaki vaccination centres both ran out of vaccines for a few hours, leaving patients waiting or being turned away.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMTCouncil committee recommends pressing on with $570k headland walkway
New Plymouth District Councillors have recommended pushing ahead with a $5700-a-metre pathway around the outside of a hillock which includes a historic pā.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:25:38 GMTGroundbreaking builds draw Prime Minister to Palmerston North
A sod turn and the opening of social housing units has drawn the Prime Minister to the Manawatū.