New Zealand Top Stories
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:36:52 GMTCovid-19: Two community cases in Tonga, country to enter lockdown: reports
The Pacific island nation, recovering from a recent volcanic eruption and tsunami, will move into lockdown.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:24:24 GMTThree people killed in two serious crashes in Waikato
Two people died following a multi-car crash at Eureka on Tuesday afternoon, and another died after a car and truck car crashed in Waitoa.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:20:36 GMTPerson trapped after truck and trailer overturn on major pass linking Canterbury and West Coast
Emergency services are working to free a person trapped when a truck and trailer overturned on the Lewis Pass.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:51:15 GMTPerson in critical condition following water-related incident in Wellington
A person is in hospital in a critical condition, following a water-related event, thought to be in an Oriental Parade building.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:45:37 GMTAll Whites' match against Uzbekistan cancelled after positive Covid-19 tests
'A number' of positive Covid-19 test results in the New Zealand touring party has led to the cancellation of their match against Uzbekistan.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:36:46 GMTPolice appeal for information or dashcam footage after second suspicious fire at university building
The building, once part-occupied by the Chinese-funded Confucius Institute, is being treated as suspicious.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:34:10 GMTPolice appeal to public for information on missing Masterton man
There are grave concerns for 52-year-old Antony Farrell's safety, who was last seen in Masterton in the early hours of Monday morning.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:33:28 GMTCovid-19: Fly at your own risk, and make sure you have a self-isolation plan
Be prepared for a locked down 10-day stay at your destination if you decide to travel around the motu as Omicron begins to spread.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:32:18 GMTWildlife hospital inundated with ducks affected by toxic spill after factory fire
A catastrophic fire that led to a toxic spill is now affecting wildlife in neighbouring rivers with one wildlife hospital inundated with ducks covered in oil.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:21:15 GMTCharlotte Bellis 'so excited' to take up MIQ spot offered by the Government
The New Zealand journalist says she will keep challenging the Government on its border policy.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:13:45 GMTData reveals the top ten areas for collisions in New Zealand
New data from State Insurance highlights which areas in New Zealand recorded the most collisions over a 12-month period.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:08:14 GMTKiwis set to learn more about how NZ will 'reconnect' with the rest of the world
New Zealanders are set to learn how Aotearoa will “reconnect” with the rest of the world, with the PM expected to give an update on Thursday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:05:28 GMTKodi and Jayden Nikorima to team up for Māori All Stars against Indigenous All Stars
One plays for the Kiwis, the other is eligible for the Kangaroos but Palmerston North-born bothers will reunite as Māori All Stars.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:02:05 GMTAs a Christchurch street is blighted by starlings, how do you get rid of the winged pests?
As a Christchurch street is blighted by starlings, how do you get rid of the winged pests?
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:50:00 GMTRagdoll: Why TVNZ's new dark drama is the best British crime series since Luther
REVIEW: With sometimes unbearable tension, gallows humour and a jaw-dropping twist in the first episode, you'll be binge-watching before you know it.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:47:56 GMTClassy Young innings sets up CD win over Auckland
William Young scored his sixth list A one-day hundred in the win over Auckland.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:45:00 GMTAmazon's Reacher, TVNZ's Bel-Air, Netflix's Inventing Anna among February's must see TV
The beloved '90s Will Smith sitcom gets a fresh, dramatic makeover, while Jack Reacher, Mrs Maisel and CSI's Gil Grissom are back.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:42:31 GMTCommemorative wall of plaques taken down by Christchurch RSA
The plaques, commemorating people who served in wartime, could be relocated by the Christchurch RSA.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:25:30 GMTFamily forced to isolate in small cabin allowed to return home after U-turn
A grieving family who were told by health authorities they had to isolate in a small cabin, has been told they can return home after a U-turn by authorities.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:25:14 GMTFar North firefighters still battling to contain Karikari blaze
A vegetation fire on the Karikari Peninsula in the Far North has spread across 70 hectares of Department of Conservation and farm land.