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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:19:08 +1200National would ban gang patches, give police new powers
The National Party is proposing four steps to give police new powers to tackle the gang problem.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:38:24 +1200Western areas urged to brace for severe thunderstorms
Western parts of the country have been urged to brace for severe thunderstorms tomorrow, with forecasts predicting heavy rain, hail and potentially a few tornadoes.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 19:54:49 +1200Yellow-eyed penguin's foraging habits give pointers to protection measures
New research tracking yellow-eyed penguins behaviour on Stewart Island could help prevent them from becoming extinct.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 19:35:39 +1200Drone footage shows huge task of cleaning up burnt-out Bromley wastewater plant
Spectacular shots of work to remove the rot from inside the filters of Christchurch's burnt-out wastewater treatment plant have been released, demonstrating the mammoth task ahead.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:36:39 +1200Covid-19 update: Eight further deaths, 5130 new community cases
There have been 5130 new Covid-19 cases in the community and eight further deaths reported today, the Ministry of Health has said.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:15:51 +1200Teacher recruitment: Finders' fees, relocation grants among top incentives, review finds
An independent review shows efforts to recruit thousands of teachers have cost an average of nearly $10,000 per teacher.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:43:04 +1200Two men arrested over non-fatal New Brighton shooting
Christchurch police have arrested two men over a firearms incident that left a man with non-life threatening injuries on Monday.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:56:54 +1200Six arrested on organised crime charges after police seize illegal drugs, assets
Waikato police have arrested six men on drug charges after a search operation targeting organised crime seized large amounts of illegal drugs and assets.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:56:54 +1200Investigating Crown Law's role in Alan Hall conviction may take months, lawyer says
A top lawyer is predicting an investigation into Crown Law's role in a substantial miscarriage of justice could take months and look at the actions of 10 or more lawyers.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:38:45 +1200Man arrested at Auckland airport for smuggling meth
Customs has made its first seizure of drugs found on an airline passenger, since the border reopened.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:19:09 +1200Sam's Take: Hustle
This week Sam looks at Adam Sandler's latest foray into a dramatic role - Netflix's Hustle.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:53:34 +1200Study shows link between woodsmoke pollution and acute respiratory infections
A study has shown a link between woodsmoke pollution and acute respiratory infections.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:56:55 +1200Queenstown staff shortages continue with at least 600 vacancies in town
A shortage of workers is continuing to cause concern for Queenstown businesses.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:21:20 +1200Warning of high avalanche risk after fresh snowfalls
Recent snowfall has brought with it an increased avalanche risk throughout the South Island.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:08:27 +1200Wild weather and storms expected until Monday
Unsettled weather is expected to continue until at least Monday, as a wet, windy, and wintry weekend lies ahead for the lower North Island and most of the South.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:56:56 +1200Christchurch stadium: Complaints about lack of progress 'totally justified'
Crusaders' bosses have distanced themselves from their coaching teams' criticism of Christchurch officials around the planned stadium.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:28:24 +1200One dead in Whanganui crash
A person has died after a two-vehicle crash southeast of Whanganui on Friday night.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:48:48 +1200Police respond to firearms incident in Māngere
A 65-year-old man has been arrested after shots were reportedly fired at a vehicle in Māngere, South Auckland on Friday night.