New Zealand National Stuff
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:43:26 GMTBurglary then lockdown: Double whammy for restaurant owner
A restaurant owner was about to open a second branch when NZ was plunged back into lockdown. The same thing happened when he opened his first restaurant last year.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:14:54 GMTCovid-19: Police receive nearly 700 reports of lockdown breaches
Of the reports, 322 were about a gathering, 320 about a business and 42 about an individual, and seven people have been charged.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:22:27 GMTTrampers on Stewart Island unaware of nationwide lockdown
There are trampers on Stewart Island tracks who are unaware of the nationwide lockdown, the island’s police officer says.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:41:31 GMTCovid 19: Kaivolution up for the challenge to rescue and redistribute food during alert level 4
With restaurants and cafes closed services are picking up unwanted food to redistribute it to crisis centres, students and families.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:30:07 GMTAfghanistan: Green MP calls to expand evacuation efforts amid harrowing tales
The family of south Auckland woman Nasima has "lost hope" hiding in Kabul. The Defence Force should pick them up too, Golriz Ghahraman says.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:47:01 GMTConspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika denies police charges after anti-lockdown protest
Billy Te Kahika and Vinny Eastwood are charged with organising and attending a gathering which is in breach of the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:46:16 GMTWellington police nab 111 drivers speeding on first day of lockdown, including teenager going 160kmh
Teenager caught driving at 160kmh on Kāpiti Coast on first day of lockdown.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:41:54 GMTCovid-19: Some hospitality workers asked to work during lockdown in apparent breach of restrictions
While some are asked to come in to work, others say they've been told to take annual leave during lockdown. Neither is legal.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:46:11 GMTFive new Covid-19 cases linked to Avondale College, school closed until end of August
Exams have been postponed and a pop-up testing centre is being set up as more Covid-19 cases are diagnosed.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:42:00 GMTAlcohol delivery service reports orders 'through the roof ' in lockdown
Takeaway food cannot be delivered under level 4 restrictions, but alcohol can - and one company says demand for its service has surged across New Zealand.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:50:18 GMTCovid-19: More than 1000 contacts likely linked to Auckland outbreak, 11 new cases
Health officials are searching for the "missing link" between a returnee from NSW and the latest cases, but can't rule out other possibilities.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:50:54 GMTCovid-19: Students at two separate schools in Auckand have tested positive for virus
All staff and students at the schools are considered close contacts, according to emails sent to parents.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:49:03 GMTCovid-19 live: Students at Auckland's Northcote and Lynfield Colleges test positive
Pupil at Auckland's Northcote College was at school for two days while infectious with Covid-19, parents told, while a student at Lynfield College has also tested positive.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:40:53 GMTNapier waterway has 53 times more zinc than one of the world's most polluted
Napier waterway has 53 times more zinc than one of world's most polluted.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:29:59 GMTCovid-19: Dairy owners seeking more police support and vaccination priority
Dairy and service station owners are asking for more police support and priority for Covid-19 vaccinations as they are again deemed essential businesses.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:13:41 GMTFood banks 'overwhelmed' as Covid-19 lockdown starts, expecting need to grow
One food bank had to cut off registration hours after opening because demand for food parcels was so high.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:01:09 GMTCovid-19: Auckland malls and playgrounds on list of more than 140 locations of interest
Dress Smart mall, a children's playground and a west Auckland community centre are all new locations of interest.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:57:45 GMTOne bear stands out as the teddies return for second level 4 lockdown
Ted is just as busy as all of us during New Zealand's second level 4 lockdown.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:55:00 GMTLockdown viewing: The greatest TV shows of all-time (& where you can watch them)
From the lives and loves of the Crawleys and Fishers, to a second-hand bookstore comedy and a Baltmore-set drama, this is TV worth getting lost in.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:55:00 GMTLockdown viewing: 10 terrific family films to stream on Netflix right now
From another magical nanny to a music-loving kikajou and a one-legged surfer, these are all tales to enthral and delight at this difficult time.