New Zealand National Stuff
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:37:46 GMT'Fantastic and well-deserved': Owner of farm where Power of the Dog was filmed delighted at Jane Campion's win
The Power of the Dog failed to win the Oscar for best picture but the owner of the farm where it was filmed was delighted for Dame Jane Campion's best director win.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:29:40 GMTCorrections officer 'tried to smuggle drugs' into Rimutaka Prison
The drugs were found hidden in containers at Rimutaka Prison – the jail at centre of a major corruption probe – on Monday.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:33:30 GMTGovernment will deploy Defence Force staff to Europe to gather intelligence on Ukraine war
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says nine soldiers will help gather intelligence on the war in Ukraine.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:40:52 GMTDame Temuranga June Batley-Jackson, an advocate for urban Māori, dies
The founding chief executive of the Manukau Urban Māori Authority is being rememberd as “formidable, fearless, and no nonsense”.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:06:56 GMTMurder-accused denies he meant to kill man when he rammed car into him
CCTV footage shown to a jury captured the moment Garath Collings drove his car into Robin Friend, pulling him beneath the car before colliding with a power box.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:58:21 GMTAuckland houses vandalised with graffiti targeting Russian, Chinese communities
The garages of two newly built houses have been spray-painted with "unacceptable" language.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:40:58 GMTLamborghini, Ferrari, and $1m cash seized after 600kg Auckland meth bust
Police seize four properties and five cars belonging to a patched Mongrel Mob member, alleged to be the kingpin of a major drug ring.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:43:08 GMTBrothers 'descended into pettiness' during legal fight over mother's millions
Judge says brothers 'descended into pettiness' while arguing over their mother's multi-million dollar estate.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:21:03 GMTInflation risk could add $4.6 million to Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Inflation risk revealed as workers prepare to enter cathedral for the first time since the February 2011 earthquake.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:39:06 GMTTesla seller pockets $8625 of taxpayer money thanks to clean car discount
The car was listed three days after delivery despite the feebate scheme saying users must not intend to sell within three months.
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:30:27 GMTEarly alert of 'highly potent' and lethal synthetic drug found in Wellington may have saved lives
It is the first time the synthetic drug has been detected in New Zealand and a fatal dose is the equivalent in size to a few grains of salt.
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:33:12 GMTTopp Twins breast cancer battle: 'Wow, we both feel so loved'
A friend of the iconic entertainers set up a Givealittle page which has raised nearly $40k.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:34:59 GMTTruck driver's falsified logbook revealed after cyclist's death
Investigating a cyclist's death, police found a truck driver had falsified logbooks to cover up long driving hours.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:30:00 GMTBulk liquid trade at Port Taranaki takes a hit, as revenue dips
Trade over the next six months is also looking shaky for the council-owned company.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:06:52 GMTAuckland’s ferry punctuality lowest in seven years
Ferry services in January were on schedule around 88 per cent of the time, with Fullers blaming staff shortages due to Covid-19.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMTPukekura Park low lake level not for long
The lakes at New Plymouth’s renown Pukekura Park might not be picture perfect, but the low levels are not long-lasting.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMTToi Foundation puts out a 'call to action' to community groups
Taranaki’s largest philanthropic trust is calling on community groups to help improve a number of worrying socioeconomic issues.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:11:30 GMTStocks of A positive blood 'critically low', says NZ Blood Service
Two patients who recently needed A positive blood “in quite large quantities” have contributed to stocks falling to almost half the ideal amount, the blood service says.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:05:54 GMTPrice of diesel soars as Russia sanctions put the heat on oil supply
The price of diesel keeps rising as sanctions against Russia put the squeeze on already tight international supplies.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:55:07 GMTChristchurch closing in on Auckland as New Zealand's Covid-19 capital
Canterbury's infection rate is almost three times higher than Auckland's despite Auckland still continuing to record the highest number of new infections, an epidemiologist says.