New Zealand National Stuff
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:43:23 GMTSent to work at age 6, beaten and starved: One boy's experience of 'volunteering' at Gloriavale
Hosea Courage was 6 years old when he was sent to work collecting moss with a fork. If he didn't work fast enough, he was beaten and starved.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:04:41 GMTCovid-19 NZ: Jacinda Ardern says mandates will wind down after Omicron peak
Jacinda Ardern said Covid cases were likely to peak in mid to late-March, followed by a rapid decline in numbers.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:17:24 GMTTwo teens expelled after assault on Muslim student had offended violently before
Two girls connected with an unprovoked assault on a Muslim high school student have reportedly been expelled, and their link to other offending has been revealed.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:13:34 GMTSeddon residents with a 'bit of a fright' as 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes
The back shed had a good shake, but the TV was still standing, "so everything's OK".
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:55:53 GMTManhattan developer turned Canterbury winemaker facing $1.5 million in fraud charges
North Canterbury vineyard owner Colin Rath is facing 39 charges of dishonestly using GST returns for financial gain totalling $1.5 million.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:05:47 GMTPolitical figure named in trial of prominent businessman continues to seek suppression
A political figure repeatedly named in the trial of a prominent businessman is continuing to try and keep their identity secret.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:27:02 GMTSewage tipped down drains triggers no-swim warnings for Wellington Harbour
A no-swim warning has been issued for parts of Wellington Harbour as officials investigate the tipping of raw sewage into stormwater drains in the anti-mandate occupation area.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:39:50 GMTCovid-19: 2365 new community cases, two people have died
There are 116 people in hospital with Covid-19, in Northland, Auckland, Tauranga, Waikato and Tairāwhiti.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:55:30 GMTParties request coroner recuse herself from inquiry into March 15 terror attack
Just a day before a coronial scope hearing into the March 15 terror attack is set to begin, applications have been filed to request the coroner recuse herself from the inquiry.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:48:39 GMTNational calls for a phasing out of vaccine requirements, as protests continue
As the occupation of Parliament’s grounds continues, National Party leader Christopher Luxon says vaccine requirements need to be dialled back.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:10:50 GMTFear of backlash scuttles 19% pay rise for Auckland Council chief executive
Auckland Council says chief executive's new $630k salary demonstrates 'fiscal restraint' as its budget is impacted by Covid-19.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:28:32 GMT'Real challenge' to manage staff numbers as more schools report Covid-19 cases
A shortage of teachers may begin to emerge as the number of Covid-19 cases within schools continues to grow.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMTCapital businesses say Government's support package not quite enough to counter Covid losses
The Government’s new support package for businesses is a little light and very late, say members of Wellington’s business owners.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:37:46 GMTCovid-19: Omicron sub-variant BA.2 accounts for about a third of sequenced cases in NZ
The quick spread of a sub-variant of Omicron, called BA.2, means it now accounts for roughly a third of all sequenced cases in NZ.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:20:20 GMTOccupiers give Government a filthy PR boost as Labour and National agree on vaccine mandate strategy
ANALYSIS: Barriers were put up, while mandates will likely come down in the next few months. So where does that leave protesters?
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:07:20 GMTWellington mayor confirms he has met with Parliament occupation 'influencers'
Andy Foster has confirmed he met with two 'influencers' of the occupation in an effort to change some behaviour.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:20 GMTCovid-19 at three Christchurch schools, university, with 42 new community cases across Canterbury region
Students from several Christchurch colleges have tested positive for Covid-19 as 35 new community cases in the Canterbury District Health Board area were reported on Friday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:55:55 GMTAuckland traffic live: Southbound delays on SH1 near Randwick Park after crash
Congestion is building up on the Southern Motorway between Takanini and Manurewa following a crash.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:52:16 GMTSim card fraudster fails to have conviction overturned
A man who stole $23,000 in a Sim card scam has failed to have his conviction overturned and risks being deported back to India.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:51:15 GMTCovid-19: Southern cases reach 484, 21 in Invercargill
The Ministry of Health has reported 86 new cases in Southland and Otago, and one of Dunedin's community pools will close after five staff became infected.