By RNZ The Human Rights Commission says the government must establish a specific compensation package for those affected by the Christchurch terror attack.Many in the community say they are struggling with the ongoing trauma…
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Covid-19 coronavirus: More transparency around MIQ exemptions needed – Professor Michael Baker
A public health expert wants the Government to be more transparent about release exemptions for managed isolation cases.This follows a complaint after an MIQ guest was given permission to visit a patient at Christchurch Hospital…
One dead after car and truck collide in Dargaville
A person is dead after a truck crash in Dargaville this morning.Emergency services were called to the collision between a car and truck on Jervois St, near the outskirts of the town at 5.45am. Police confirmed a person died at…
Google prepares to pay New Zealand media for content on new news service
Google is gearing up to launch its new news curation service in New Zealand where publications, such as the NZ Herald, will be paid to provide stories to its platform. But details, such as how much Google will be paying news sites…
Irish Kiwis celebrate St Patrick's day for distant families in lockdown
With Covid-19 forcing most of the world to socially distance, New Zealand will be host to one of the only St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world.Irish Ambassador Peter Ryan said this year will be historically significant in…
'Jason is well known': Napier man's Chatham Islands letter returned to him four times
Napier man Art Hooper figured everyone would know everyone on the Chatham Islands when he sent his friend Jason a letter without an address on it.But NZ Post wasn’t as confident. It sent it back to him four times.Hooper, who writes…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Increase in virus-related scams as vaccine rollout ramps up
Our Government cyber security agency is seeing an increase in Covid-19 related scams as the vaccine rollout ramps up. CERT NZ (Computer Emergency Response Team) has seen a number of them targeting New Zealanders over the past month…
A Capital Letter: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Senior Wellington journalist Georgina Campbell’s fortnightly column looks closely at issues in the capital.OPINION The idea of introducing water meters in Wellington is a “die in a ditch” matter for one Green Party city councillor,…
Modest Hamilton bungalow sells for surprising $1.01m – 120 per cent above RV
An original three-bedroom bungalow in Hamilton has sold under the hammer for a whopping $1.016m – a street record leaving even its selling agent speechless.Hamilton real estate firms say the Hamilton market is red hot is due to…
Tsunami Ready app released to help prepare Wellington for severe event
If a large earthquake hit near Wellington, a tsunami could reach the central city within just 10 minutes, modelling shows.The concerning figure makes it all the more important for locals to know their fastest route to safety – something…