New Zealand National Stuff
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:59:12 GMTThe towns where house prices are defying the downturn - for now
House prices in a handful of areas are bucking the market’s downward trend - for now, Quotable Values (QV) says.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:05:15 GMTQuadruple-death crash killer Dylan Cossey caught driving again
Dylan Cossey was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter following a street racing smash in 2016. He's been back behind the wheel despite a ban.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:57:46 GMTPolice release photos to track down Parliament protesters under investigation
Fifteen images have been shared amid a wide scale investigation involving 15 terabytes of photographs and videos relating to the occupation.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:36:09 GMTKim Dotcom 'determined' to establish innocence after Megaupload pair plead guilty
Kim Dotcom wasn’t aware his Megaupload co-accused would plead guilty to a number of charges on Wednesday morning, his lawyer says.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:12:49 GMTMan who shone laser at rescue helicopter on life-saving mission says he thought it was a drone
The pilot managed to pinpoint the address of the property the laser came from after it was shone into the cockpit for up to 15 seconds.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:58:33 GMTHouse on fire in Murchison 'totally gone' in five minutes
A house is on fire in Murchison, south of Nelson, with an onlooker saying it seemed to be "totally gone" in five minutes.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:27:35 GMTMan who died in Auckland workplace incident was 'crushed by timber', witness says
The truck driver was unloading a 500kg pallet of plywood when the load collapsed on him, a witness says.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:32:49 GMTBig freeze: -11C in Ōmārama nothing on week of -20 temps, residents say
Residents of Ōmārama say waking to -11C is pretty normal in winter, but truckies are looking for warm pies, and frozen gas will put a stop to one resident's baking today.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:16:24 GMTPair charged with murder over 'hero' death in home invasion
A 40-year-old man and 40-year old woman have been charged with the murder of 51-year-old Mitchell Te Kani in Tauranga.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 23:04:36 GMTInland Revenue applies to put two more companies linked to Nikki Connors into liquidation
Inland Revenue has made applications to put a furniture pack business and property management business linked to Nikki Connors into liquidation.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:52:39 GMTInland Revenue takes action on real estate agents claiming clothes, grooming expenses to reduce tax bills
Inland Revenue says it's noticed behaviour change since it turned its attention to finding real estate agents dodging tax.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:30:00 GMTIs the golden age of the staycation coming to an end?
Kiwis can now see the rest of the world again - but what does that mean for the humble staycation?
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:30:03 GMTMan who falsely claimed sex worker Lisa Lewis had HIV/AIDS 'hid behind computer screen'
Lisa Lewis says it's unfair his identity is under wraps, when she suffered emotionally and financially from his "slanderous and heartless" claims.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:43:06 GMTSPCA investigating $7000 dog's death after kennel stay
Cash was foaming at the mouth and struggling to breathe the day his owner retrieved him after a two-week stay. Hours later 1-year-old dog was dead.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:18:48 GMTMatariki displays light up Auckland CBD with art and colour
The display, called Matariki ki te Manawa, sees Queen St filled with light scupltures by Māori artists.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:09:25 GMTSacred Heart the winners in inaugural Chiefs Manawa Girls First XV Competition
Sacred Heart will likely meet Hamilton Girls’ High School in the final, after one more round-robin match next week.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:00:27 GMTChristchurch dance crew to compete in the world hip hop champs
The Reality Dance Crew will represent NZ at the world champs in Phoenix, Arizona, going up against more than 4000 dancers from 50 countries.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMTTalks ramp up around Kaiwera Downs wind farm near Gore
A wind farm project near Gore, that’s been in the pipeline for close to 15 years, is understood to be closing in on becoming a reality.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:25:00 GMTYouth mental health worsening despite home lives improving, report shows
One in five students have thought seriously about attempting suicide and 23% experience "significant depressive symptoms".
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:24:44 GMT'There is hope': Former All Black Carl Hayman opens up on living with dementia
He's experienced dark times with his own early onset dementia, but Carl Hayman is offering hope to others living with the condition.