New Zealand National Stuff
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:24:26 GMTAuckland terror attack: Recovering victims thank helpers for 'courage and bravery'
Those recovering thank shoppers and rescue services who helped them, as an eighth victim who was tackled by the terrorist is identified.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:15 GMT'How are we meant to pay bills?': Kiwibank disruption continues
Kiwibank continues to battle "intermittent" problems, while MetService is trying to get back online.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:55:40 GMTAUT announces research into next generation of medicinal cannabis
A partnership with Helius Therapeutics has been announced, with the two parties hoping “a new generation” of medicinal products will hit the shelves.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:41:35 GMTTruck left dangling over bank after driver leaps to safety before crash
A nearby resident heard the truck being assisted with manoeuvring in a hilly Wellington suburb, then shouts of “stop stop stop”, before an “almighty” crash.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:38:28 GMTRecord-breaking number of submissions on law proposing to ban conversion therapy
The justice select committee has received more than 100,000 submissions on a bill that would outlaw conversion therapy – almost three times the number received on any other New Zealand legislation.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:30:00 GMTCovid-19 outbreak situation report: what happened today, September 14
There are 15 new cases in the community today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the “fall” in case numbers was “encouraging”.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:35:09 GMTCovid 19: Minister of Education Chris Hipkins considers bringing school holidays forward
Minister of Education seeks advice on whether school holidays should be shifted after long stint at home for Auckland parents under Covid alert level 4.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:00:40 GMTRescued tramper credits dog for helping him through two-night ordeal in Tararua Range
Caleb Smith, stranded in “horrendous” weather without a sleeping bag, huddled with trusty blue heeler Olive under a tarpaulin to survive.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:25:25 GMTCovid-19: Thalidomide survivor urges disabled Kiwis to get vaccinated amid low uptake
Barry de Geest was initially hesitant to get the vaccine but now hopes doing so will inspire other disabled people.
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:50:59 GMTWānaka lockdown breach: Judge grants interim order on pre-charge basis
A District Court judge granted interim suppression for the couple who allegedly breached lockdown to fly from Auckland to Wānaka before being charged to apply to the High Court.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:21:33 GMTTerrifying night for St Andrews family as they flee for their lives during storm
Tracey Hedges feared her family may not make it through the night as massive winds roared around their South Canterbury property.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:34:50 GMTAkaroa French Festival postponed until 2022 due to Covid-19
The popular festival has been postponed for the first time since launching in 1998.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:30:05 GMTCovid-19: $33k donated to Dr Siouxsie Wiles' research after 'hypocrite' jibe
Wiles said she was "blown away" by the generosity of 566 people who donated to her Auckland University research fund over the weekend.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:15:43 GMTShifting school holidays due to Covid lockdown would cause disruption, businesses say
Holiday attractions and accommodation providers say shifting the next school holidays would be hugely disruptive when things are already difficult.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMTCovid-19 alert level 2 brings new version of council meeting to Stratford
It was a council meeting like Stratford's never before seen with social distancing, mask wearing and the beauty of technology coming into play.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:40:27 GMTHave you seen Andrea Hopkinson?
The 39-year-old woman has been missing from her Christchurch home since mid-August.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:33:59 GMTSupporters of push to rename New Zealand as Aotearoa prepared for backlash
Changing the name of the country and many cities and towns will be controversial, one Wellington City councillor warns, but she believes it's a fight worth having.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:24:35 GMTHeavy rain causes disruptions in wider Manawatū
Heavy rain has hit the region, with numerous reports of flooding and river catchment levels under stress.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:11:40 GMTWānaka lockdown breach couple named, apologise for 'irresponsible and inexcusable' actions
William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley say they "let everyone down", while his mother – a judge – says she's "appalled" by their actions.
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:55:58 GMTCovid-19: Two more 11-year-olds given Pfizer vaccine despite no Medsafe approval
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children over the age of 12, but there are now four confirmed incidents of 11-year-olds getting their jabs.