New Zealand National Stuff
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:31:31 GMTCovid-19: Everything we know about the Northland community case
From where she contracted the virus to what strain she has. Here’s everything we know so far about the case.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:50:40 GMTWorker who drew swastika days after terror attack was not unfairly dismissed - ERA
A Christchurch worker who drew a swastika on his company overalls just days after the March 15 terror attack has lost his appeal for unfair dismissal.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:47:54 GMTCovid-19: Businesses visited by Northland case 'angry' at lack of guidance
Eleven businesses say they weren’t contacted by the Ministry of Health, with some left trying to get through to Healthline for guidance.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:29:46 GMTFiji deaths: Trial of Christchurch man accused of murdering family of five delayed
Mohammed Isoof, of Christchurch, was denied bail for the second time because he didn't disclose important travel history information.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:04:00 GMT68 shakes recorded across Bay of Plenty and Rotorua area
GeoNet recorded a swarm of 68 shakes in the Bay of Plenty, with the largest a 4.5 and 4.9.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:51:09 GMTCovid-19: Six new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation
There are six new cases of the virus, the day after it was announced a woman had tested positive after leaving managed isolation.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:10:33 GMTTraffic clearing after car fire on Kaimai Range
It initially blocked SH29, but the vehicle has been removed and traffic is now flowing, police say.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:51:45 GMTCovid-19: 30 businesses visited by Northland woman who tested positive for coronavirus
Two more businesses - Carpet Court and Farmers, both in Whangārei – have been added to the list of places visited by the Northland community case.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:45:34 GMTSouth Auckland’s demand for state housing continues to outstrip supply
Demand for state housing in Auckland's south continues to grow more rapidly than new houses are being created.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 23:14:33 GMTMan charged with arson after fire ripped through central Christchurch home
A 40-year-old man has been charged with arson after a fire ripped through a 105-year-old Christchurch home over the weekend.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:47:46 GMTCovid-19: 'Be patient' those in long queues at Northland testing stations told
Only those displaying Covid-19 symptoms or who visited places where the new case went should get tested, director general says amid long queues.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:10:30 GMTCentral Wellingtonians asked to only flush loo if 'essential', after pipe bursts
Wellington commuters are being warned of potential traffic delays on Tuesday morning after a pipe burst, sending sewage spewing into the street.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:53:09 GMTCovid-19: Seven-hour wait for some at Northland coronavirus testing stations
Some people in Northland had to wait more than seven hours to get Covid-19 tests today, describing the process as "chaos".
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:51:49 GMTLucky find of whale ambergris may spark beach treasure hunt
A golf ball-sized lump of what is thought to be prized ambergris could be a Dunedin beachgoer's ticket to getting on the property ladder.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:27:56 GMTBuilding ablaze in Waikato town of Ngatea
Four fire engines have been sent to battle flames at a function centre on Monday evening.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:01:40 GMTBeach patrollers fresh from textbook mass rescue ready for hot week
A dramatic rescue during which 27 people were pulled from a rip in 10 minutes at a Christchurch beach has their rescuers primed for two scorching days.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:40:18 GMTCovid-19: Cook Islanders concerned about effect of new community case on travel bubble
The ministry says it's monitoring developments on the Northland case as concern about how the Pacific travel bubble could be affected by it grows.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:30:02 GMTClose shaves as fires threaten homes at far ends of Christchurch
After a day of fire emergencies during which dozens of residents were evacuated and homes narrowly avoided the flames, the city is bracing for boiling Tuesday.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:12:14 GMTCovid-19: Australia suspends one-way travel bubble with New Zealand after new case
David Pickard, who was meant to be flying to Brisbane, was stopped before he went through customs as he transferred from his Dunedin flight.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:59:17 GMTRecap: Australia's health minister announces a 72-hour suspension of flights from New Zealand
PM says it's Australia's decision "as to how they manage their borders", after flights from New Zealand are suspended for 72 hours following Covid-19 case.