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Sun, 30 May 2021 19:49:08 +1200Live Canterbury flooding updates: Region-wide state of emergency announced
A region-wide state of emergency has been declared as rain continues to pound Canterbury amid fears thousands of homes may need to be evacuated.
Sun, 30 May 2021 20:40:53 +1200
Canterbury flooding: Thousands in Ashburton prepare to evacuate
Heavy rain continues to fall in Canterbury, raising fears of further evacuations and flooding, particularly in Ashburton where half of the town's residents are preparing to leave their homes.
Sun, 30 May 2021 18:11:31 +1200
4.2 quake hits Hawke's Bay
An earthquake has jolted part of the Hawke's Bay this evening.
Sun, 30 May 2021 15:36:47 +1200
Nurse wins more than $30k compensation after Covid-19 redundancy
An ear nurse who was made redundant after the country went into alert level 4 has won more than $30,000 in compensation and lost wages.
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:39:08 +1200
Cyclists close lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Two northbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have reopened after they were closed by hundreds of cycling protesters this morning.
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:43:59 +1200
Feedback sought on new name for central Wellington
The NZ Geographic Board wants to hear what people think about a proposal to assign the name Paekākā to a central part of Wellington.
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:13:12 +1200
Covid-19 update: Two new cases in managed isolation
There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities since Friday, with no new cases in the community.
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:09:50 +1200
Missing Waiheke man's dinghy found
Police have located the dinghy belonging to missing Waiheke man Erno Bedo.
Sun, 30 May 2021 11:59:10 +1200
'We need it to stop raining' - mid-Canterbury farmers
A mid-Canterbury farmer is relieved a state of emergency has been declared, saying there are a lot of serious issues to play out over the course of the day.
Sun, 30 May 2021 15:36:49 +1200
Public consultation underway for changing Maxwell township's name back to Pākaraka
A name change for a small township on the outskirts of Whanganui is another step closer.
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:23:53 +1200
Mahuta rejects Napier council's request for more time to consider Māori wards
The Minister for Local Government has rejected the Napier City Council's request to have more time for considering Māori wards.
Sun, 30 May 2021 06:55:57 +1200
Rewards an effective measure to solve cold cases
The police have offered $650,000 in financial rewards in an attempt to solve crimes during the past eight years.
Sat, 29 May 2021 17:16:56 +1200
Second man arrested over death threats to National MP
A man has been arrested over death threats made to National MP Simeon Brown.
Sat, 29 May 2021 20:28:42 +1200
Police seek sightings of missing Waiheke Islander
The police are appealing for sightings of a 73-year-old Waiheke Island man who disappeared almost a week ago.
Sat, 29 May 2021 13:42:34 +1200
Migrant employers will need accreditation under new work visa rules
Employers with migrant staff will need to complete a job check before they or their workers can apply for a visa, in the biggest change to work visas in a generation.
Sat, 29 May 2021 21:58:05 +1200
Heavy rain sets in across upper South Island
Heavy rain is pounding Canterbury - with people warned to prepare for flooding as stormy weather sweeps the country.
Sat, 29 May 2021 16:52:30 +1200
Search for fishermen missing near Fiji called off
The search for five fishermen who jumped from their boat near Fiji after an alleged beheading has ended.
Sat, 29 May 2021 15:45:31 +1200
Storage rule change extends fridge time for Covid-19 vaccine
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been given the official tick to allow it to be used after longer storage times at normal fridge temperature.