New Zealand National Stuff
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:08:30 GMTWhen a slip half-buried a Tesla and shoved a ute into traffic, it ruined the owner's birthday party
A carful of rocks and dirt was not the birthday present Jo had in mind. But that’s what she got after a slip came down on top of her glass-roofed Tesla on Saturday night.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:24:27 GMTNelson floods: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives to address civil defence workers
Jacinda Ardern met with civil defence workers and will tour the region on Monday to look at flood damage.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:26:51 GMTCyclist critically hurt in central Christchurch
The cyclist has been taken to Christchurch Hospital following the central city crash.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 22:54:57 GMTAfter three friends died young, 'we couldn't wait for retirement' to sell up and hit the road
When their daugher turned 21, this family sold their lifestyle block, bought a caravan and hit the road.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 02:24:52 GMTGolden Bay breathing a sigh of relief after rain inundates region
Support and amazing tales of animal survival have emerged from the waterlogged region, with locals feeling "really lucky" it wasn't worse.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMTPolice say they've stopped breaching the OIA - an OIA request shows they haven't
When reprimanded over their political 'no surprises' policy, police said they had changed how they deal with official information requests. But they haven’t.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 21:07:30 GMTThe big little life, and lasting legacy of, Jay Mac Ritchie
Jay Mac Ritchie achieved a lot in his six weeks. Now, through his parents, he's continuing to make a difference.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMT‘The court can't stop him’: How a woman’s abusive ex-husband filed 100 court claims against her, and counting
By law, Veronica’s ex-husband is not allowed to contact her. That hasn’t stopped him using the courts to ruin her life. Kirsty Johnston reports.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 02:20:08 GMT'It's a widespread disaster': Supply concerns as Marlborough communities cut off
Water taxi damaged by debris as Civil Defence tries to check in on isolated residents.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 01:15:13 GMTCovid-19: 2100 new cases and 436 people in hospital with the virus
The Ministry of Health says 436 people are in hospital with the virus, and seven of those are in intensive care.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:00:00 GMTAlan Hall's wrongful conviction compensation could be largest in NZ history
The man who spent 36 years fighting his murder conviction has lodged his claim for compensation. Mike White reports.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:31:09 GMTShell-shocked Nelson homeowners told they are highest priority by Civil Defence
“One of the most important needs is helping you back into your homes and to your normal lives.”
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMTTaranaki family clean up their 'little stretch of paradise' after last week's terrible weather
A group of good Samaritans spotted cleaning up a Taranaki beach have been identified – and the father of four said it was something they had been doing for years.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT30,000 warning letters sent to Auckland drivers caught in low emissions zone
Most vehicles are banned from a one-block area of Queen St, but thousands have been pinged after ignoring or not seeing the signs.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:24:08 GMTWhat the water gave us: Nelson and Tasman start cleaning up the mess
There were cups of tea for returning evacuees while people and organisations take stock of the damage and start the long, slow slog of cleaning up the mess - and a new heavy rain watch for the western Tasman region.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:12:02 GMT'We knew before we opened the door': Nelson community come together amid the devastation
From a "fantastic" firefighter rescue, to the devastation of losing a home: residents of a Nelson street devastated in a deluge share their stories.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTRaglan airfield land to be returned to Māori owners after almost 90 years
The 36-hectare block was Māori freehold land until an Air Force Officer decided it should host an emergency airfield in World War II.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTFirst woman to win award for apprentice excellence in glazing
The award recognises the work of Charmaine Farquhar; a Palmerston North glazier who's career has gone from strength to strength in four short years.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMTNelson colleges move to online learning amid 'active emergency situation'
High schools in Nelson switch to online learning due to affected staff, and to support emergency efforts.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMTSlashing school roll 'attacks the heart of a community', board chairperson says
The Christchurch school's board say it will challenge the Ministry of Education's decision to limit student numbers to 400.