New Zealand National Stuff
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:01:45 GMTInvestigation launched following Auckland man's death after arrest
The man was arrested at Auckland Hospital and taken into custody, but was later found unresponsive in a cell.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:12:39 GMTManawatū police are hunting for motorist with a firearm
Police pulled a vehicle over in Feilding at 11am on Sunday, and the driver pulled out a firearm, before fleeing.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMTBill simplifying birth certificate sex change gains momentum
The bill will allow gender-diverse New Zealanders to self-identify the gender on their birth certificate, Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti said.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:35:29 GMTPublic help police track down offender after elderly man assaulted in Hastings
Members of the public gave the man in his 70s first aid, called emergency services and followed the alleged offender, a 27-year-old man, in Hastings on Sunday, police said.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMTWhat glitter and a can of coke have to do with Covid-19 in New Zealand
If all the coronavirus that caused New Zealand’s lockdown squeezed together, how big a volume would it be?
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:15:04 GMTCovid-19: Four new cases in managed isolation, two historical cases
Two people being treated for Covid-19 at Middlemore Hospital are in a stable condition.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMTBen Purua went to prison for manslaughter at 16 - farming has changed his life
Family violence, gangs and drugs drove Ben Purua into a life of crime. Working on a prison farm changed everything.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:14:47 GMTWoman died after taking MDMA at rave at Auckland's Bastion Point
Karen Ellett's death was a “disaster”, her father said. "She had so much potential."
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMTWe need more than the minimum on climate action
OPINION: It’s time for the PM to decide if she wants to be remembered for the bare minimum, or for securing a thriving future for us and future generations.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:26:02 GMTPolice officer hospitalised after being assaulted following Paraparaumu bar fight
Police were called to a fight at The Jolly Pub shortly before midnight on Saturday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:49:31 GMTMosque attacks film: Christchurch mayor says crews will not be welcome in city
The mayor of Christchurch says the plans for a movie on the Christchurch mosque attacks are a travesty.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:21:23 GMTŌtaki: One dead, two injured after car drives 400m off road
Two people were also injured after the car drove off the road and over railway lines.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 07:14:17 GMTThe Brokenwood Mysteries: TVNZ made us wait, so has this series past its Prime?
REVIEW: It’s not exactly cutting-edge drama, but it offers warm, homegrown entertainment. So why are we seeing it more than two months behind the US?
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:29:34 GMTAward-winning photographer suffered 'significant injuries' in chopper crash
Rachel Jordan, who was seriously injured in a helicopter crash while travelling with a bridal party, is afraid to fly but does it for the love of the job, her husband says.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:27:07 GMTWoman battling kidney disease for 15 years 'very grateful' for blood donors
After kidneys donated by her mum and sister were rejected, Claire Christie has relied on blood and plasma transfusions to stay alive.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:25:50 GMTKiwis will pay $3000 penalty for polluting utes under new policy, AA says
The penalty under the governement's new Clean Car Discount will apply to the likes of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:52:57 GMTMan and teenager charged after person's death in Northland
A person was found with critical injuries in Whangārei just before midnight on Saturday, but later died in hospital.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:47:29 GMTFamily man, former councillor and police officer farewelled
Long-serving police officer and Nelson city councillor Eric Davy has been remembered as a devoted family man who was passionate about road safety.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:04:19 GMTPower outages on rise in Invercargill while substation upgraded
Power outages in Invercargill are on the rise and south Invercargill residents have been the worst hit, but it's only temporary, PowerNet says.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:56:11 GMTDriver killed after vehicle hits tree on Canterbury highway
A motorist has died after a car travelling on State Highway 77 near Windwhistle hit a tree.