New Zealand National Stuff
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 01:47:26 GMTMotorcyclist dies in north Auckland crash
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.30pm on Saturday, however the motorcyclist died at the scene.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:07:20 GMTWarning sounded over paedophile's release from post-prison monitoring
Woman offended against wants people to be wary of man; says what he did didn't break her.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:56:42 GMTWoman attacked by dog while out walking in Hamilton
The woman was out walking with her husband and poodle when another dog jumped out the back window of a ute and came bounding towards them, sinking its teeth into her leg.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:50:29 GMTCovid-19: No new cases of virus in community, one in managed isolation
The Ministry of Health said there was one new case of Covid-19 on Saturday, none in the community.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMTMother of mountaineer who disappeared in November has only just learned she is missing
Marni Sheppeard’s mother last heard from her via a postcard, saying “I hope all is well”.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:27:27 GMTMan police shot dead in Papatoetoe absconded from electronic bail on weapons charge
Tangaru-Noere Turia, 34, had been deported from Australia in 2017. He absconded from electronically-monitored bail weeks before he was shot dead by police.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:35:54 GMTCovid-19: Unaccompanied minors as young as 12 in MIQ cause 'child protection concerns' for nurses union
A 12-year-old was “too young” to be alone in isolation, a psychologist says.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMTStudent magazine proposes launching pornographic social media account
A university magazine is considering setting up an OnlyFans account for “horny students” to make cash by sharing explicit photos and videos.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMTGas explosion victim learning to live after a brush with death
Ben D’Ath’s arms tell a story of survival. They’re discoloured from skin grafts and severe burns. He counts himself lucky.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMTAustralian deportee who murdered two women sent back to jail for sexual assault
The man murdered two women in Australia, then went on to sexually abuse two young children for years after being sent back to NZ.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:38:05 GMTChild dead in Bay of Plenty crash south of Rotorua
A child died and four other people were injured in a crash south of Rotorua.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:44:46 GMTCovid-19: Mask warning for Wellington public transport as city heads into Level 2
Wellington locals reminded they must wear masks on public transport as city heads into level 2.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:44:16 GMTLive: Auckland moves to Covid-19 alert level 3 for seven days, rest of NZ to Level 2
Restrictions come into force for seven days from 6am Sunday. There are two new community Covid cases - and several locations where the virus could have spread.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:41:04 GMTCovid-19: All the locations of interest linked to Auckland's new mystery community case
A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:36:25 GMTBusinesses 'exhausted' by alert level changes
'Devastating' to increase alert levels in what should have been a bumper weekend for Auckland.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:31:38 GMTCovid-19: Auckland back to alert level 3 for seven days, rest of NZ in level two
The lockdown will begin at 6am Sunday when a border around Auckland will be re-established.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:22:47 GMTDiver missing at Cape Reinga, search to resume tomorrow
Police to resume search for missing diver, 67, at Cape Reinga tomorrow morning.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:03:14 GMTCovid-19: Big schedule of major events cancelled
The America's Cup final was set to start on Saturday, the Lantern Festival will be off.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:50:09 GMTCovid-19 seven-day lockdown: What travellers need to know
Here is what you need to know for travel in Auckland and around the country.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:50:02 GMTChristchurch Lotto player wins $22.5 million
It's the largest Powerball prize won by a single player in 12 months.