By Jamie Tahana of RNZ Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says it is disturbed by an occupation by protesters at the Auckland Domain, and wants it brought to a swift end.A small group of anti-mandate protesters have set…
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Covid 19 omicron outbreak: Ashley Bloomfield misled public over testing capacity, says opposition
By Russell Palmer of RNZ Dr Ashley Bloomfield’s apology over testing delays is just the latest example of misleading the public, National says, and ACT’s David Seymour wants the Director-General removed.Speaking at the 1pm update…
Before and after shots show devastation of NSW, Queensland floods
Homes have been swallowed and businesses inundated by raging waters across northern NSW and south east Queensland.
Rapist tried to add victim on Facebook while awaiting trial
A woman’s rapist attempted to add her as a friend on Facebook while waiting on his trial. The woman told the Palmerston North District Court today that her former colleague had ruined her life when he’d raped her while she slept…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Novavax approved in New Zealand
Unvaccinated New Zealanders now have three types of vaccines to choose from with the recent approval of Novavax. Covid-19 Response minister Chris Hipkins announced today Cabinet had confirmed the protein-based vaccine would be available…
Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court
By Emma Hatton of RNZ A hearing to decide what will be heard in Scott Watson’s latest fight against his 1999 convictions has wrapped up in the Court of Appeal.Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart, who…
Auckland skateboarder's death could have been avoided, Coroner rules
The death of a skateboarder who, with his son present, suffered a fatal head injury on a skate ramp could have been avoided if the park’s design incorporated better safety standards and if the man was wearing a helmet, a Coroner has…
Russian artillery 'kills 70 Ukrainian soldiers'
More than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the head of the region wrote on Telegram.
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak
A Covid-19 outbreak within the Royal New Zealand Navy has infected dozens of personnel and left 216 isolating at Auckland’s Narrow Neck facility.As of Monday, a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) spokesperson said, 65 Navy personnel…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: St John Auckland workload up 31 per cent, 150 staff unwell
Covid patients are being urged to self-manage symptoms as much as possible before calling an ambulance, as St John battles a 31 per cent spike in average workload in Auckland. The workload has jumped by 21 per cent from the previous…