New Zealand National Stuff
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:56:04 GMTSki and snowboard injuries cost ACC nearly $140m over five years
Fewer accidents happened on the slopes in 2020 but those who took a tumble really did a number on themselves, with rehab costs topping $30m.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:10:15 GMTRally commemorates 1981 Springbok tour, but anti-apartheid struggle continues
Forty years ago, protesters stormed the turf at Hamilton's Rugby Park. It was an act that reverberated around the world.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:43:31 GMTPlague of geese puts Raglan shellfish off menu, but whose job is it to stop them?
Five thousand Canada geese are ravaging Raglan Harbour, prompting calls for action - the trouble is it's no one's job to manage them.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:25:36 GMTRelief for marooned Waihopai Valley residents
Great collaboration by locals resulted in supplies reaching the Waihopai Valley community stranded after their only bridge was washed away.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:42:59 GMTNZ Privacy Commissioner tipped for top British posting
John Edwards has lashed out at Facebook and Twitter. He could soon wield a mightier sword.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMTSkilled migrants are leaving in droves, frustrated by lengthy residency delays
With the borders shut and immigration issues piling up, some of our most-skilled migrant are considering calling it quits.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:06:32 GMTWeather warning: Flood-hit areas in firing line as stormy front set to cover the country
A wet and windy front is set to cover the country, with flooding and slips possible in some regions.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 01:44:32 GMTNo new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand, but long queues for testing in New Plymouth after virus found in district's wastewater
Traffic management was in place at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday to deal with an influx of people wanting to get tested for Covid-19.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:10:30 GMTTwo new historical Covid-19 cases found on Christchurch-docked ship
Crew from a fishing boat docked in Christchurch are back on their ship after staying in managed isolation, while those from two other boats remain quarantined onboard.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:01:12 GMTACT's Honest Converstions roadshow gets 'incredible' response in Stratford, says David Seymour
More than 80 people turned out in Stratford to have a conversation with ACT leader David Seymour on Saturday night.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 01:43:22 GMTHang glider injured in crash on the outskirts of Christchurch
A person has suffered moderate injuries after crashing near Taylors Mistake, a bay just out of the city, around 12.30pm.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMTCovid 19: Vulnerable Kiwis still waiting as next vaccine stage begins
With more than 700,000 future bookings in the system for appointments, the government is urging patience.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:51:39 GMTArtist dies two weeks before his exhibition is held in Invercargill
Celebrated landscape artist Jonathan R White died two weeks before his exhibition was to open in Invercargill.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:30:00 GMTBig day at Taranaki Raceway with Taranaki trainer winning the Powerworx Opunake Cup
It was first and second for Taranaki trainer Alan Sharrock for the big race of the day in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:40:39 GMTPolice descend on Taupō property
Officers have been called to an alleged "family harm" incident.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:09:30 GMT'It broke my heart': NSW Premier censures Sydney anti-lockdown protesters, 57 people charged
Fifity-seven people have been charged, including two men for allegedly striking a police horse, following a Covid-19 anti-lockdown protest that shut down Sydney on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 06:48:09 GMTArmed police swarm Wellington's Vogeltown after person found critically injured
Police swarm quiet suburban Wellington street after person found with life-threatening injuries.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:22:15 GMTAuckland councillor shaken by bomb threat after criticising TV show
Efeso Collins received death threats afer criticising reality TV show Police Ten 7, and says it's made him reconsider his future in politics.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:53:26 GMTHeavy machinery ready to solve Ōwhiro Bay wave issue - even without consent
But if a storm threatens before the Ōwhiro Bay work is consented, the council will still send in the machinery to knock it down.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:46:52 GMTCovid-19 in Fiji: 684 new cases, five more deaths
Fiji has reported 684 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am on Saturday.