New Zealand National Stuff
Sat, 28 May 2022 04:17:42 GMT'Pretty distraught': Neighbours' horror as woman dies in New Plymouth house fire
Yelling heard along street as a New Plymouth home went up in flames, with residents forced to flee.
Sat, 28 May 2022 07:47:01 GMTTrapped person freed after car crashes into parked truck north of Wellington
A person has been freed from car after it crashed into a parked truck in Titahi Bay, Porirura.
Sat, 28 May 2022 08:13:30 GMTFirefighters battling slash pile fire in Glenduan area, near Nelson
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire started at midday Saturday and crews were still working to contain it.
Fri, 27 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTLife changing Trikafta drug on Govt radar Deputy PM tells Taranaki families affected by cystic fibrosis
As a Taranaki 27-year-old asked the deputy prime minister why a “life-changing” drug was still not funded, she apologised for her heavy breathing – she only has 38 per cent of her lung function.
Sat, 28 May 2022 02:26:01 GMTWireless electricity for the masses could become a reality thanks to Kiwi startup
Power beaming sounds like science fiction - but one day it may be as common as receiving a text.
Fri, 27 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT'A living hell': Residents' relief as construction waste site finally closes
As dump closes, residents speak of years of misery living next to the council-run site.
Sat, 28 May 2022 02:00:00 GMTWhat lies beneath? How an archaeologist cracked the puzzle of The Squircle
A ditch that was neither square nor circle. A dig that revealed bottles, matchboxes, a mouth harp, and more. What happened here?
Sat, 28 May 2022 02:03:48 GMTCovid-19: 6369 community cases and 13 deaths reported on Saturday
The Ministry of Health says there are 362 people with Covid-19 in hospital, including six in intensive care
Fri, 27 May 2022 23:03:56 GMTAuckland building companies targeted in spate of Gib burglaries
A spate of burglaries at building sites is targeting Gib as builders struggle amid the shortage.
Fri, 27 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT12% of properties for sale on Trade Me listed by unlicensed salespeople
Buying through a non-REA licensed salesperson could lead to poor advice, struggles to get finance, and loss of deposits, a law firm director says.
Fri, 27 May 2022 17:00:00 GMTLandowners left with mountain of rubbish after waste operator goes bust
He bet everything on an unlikely waste-to-energy plant being built in Waimate. He lost - and landlords will have to pick up the pieces.
Sat, 28 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTWatch: Fly through Auckland's Karanga a Hape train station construction site
Karanga a Hape is one of the new stations being built as part of Auckland's City Rail Link network.
Sat, 28 May 2022 06:48:39 GMTElderly person found dead in retirement village pool
Coroner to investigate cause of death after elderly person was found dead in the swimming pool at a retirement village.
Sat, 28 May 2022 06:22:53 GMTMan arrested and charged with murder in Mount Albert stabbing
Tom Coombes, 25, was stabbed to death earlier this week while he was out for a walk.
Sat, 28 May 2022 05:58:55 GMTBum tattoos and 6am beers: Dunedin's Hyde St party draws thousands
Low temperatures didn't stop hundreds of Otago students from filing onto Hyde St for the annual street party.
Sat, 28 May 2022 03:46:36 GMTMasterChef NZ contestant hits out at show in lengthy online tirade
MasterChef NZ's broadcast network says a raft of allegations made by a contestant are untrue.
Sat, 28 May 2022 03:38:58 GMTBreakfast host Kamahl Santamaria quits TVNZ after 32 days
TVNZ’s new star host Kamahl Santamaria has quit – just 32 days after officially starting as a presenter on Breakfast.
Sat, 28 May 2022 03:00:00 GMTQuiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: May 28, 2022
In French, "alouette" means which bird?
Sat, 28 May 2022 02:51:52 GMTCost-of-living 'tsunami' will sweep National to power, says Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon tells the party faithful his team is reset and ready for government, as Labour is 'out of ideas'.
Sat, 28 May 2022 02:49:11 GMT'Precious' Footrot Flats comics donated to National Library by Murray Ball's family
The work of late cartoonist Murray Ball made him a household name and was enjoyed across the world. Now it will be held in the Cartoon and Comics Archive.