A New Zealander who described himself as a committed Australian, despite his “substantial criminal record”, has failed to convince Australian authorities he should be allowed to stay in the country. Tupou Taise’Atonio Patua Fehoko’s…
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Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: What phase 3 of response plan will look like
As case numbers continue to rise, a move into phase 3 of the Government’s Omicron response plan is expected soon – perhaps as early as tomorrow.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told reporters on Tuesday that New Zealand was expected…
Gang member jailed after double shooting incident in Kaiapoi
501 deportee Mokonuiarangi Tuatahi Chong has been sentenced to a two-year six-month jail term after he dropped a man off at hospital after a gang shooting in Kaiapoi in January 2021.Christchurch District Court Judge Michael Crosbie…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Shanan Halbert apologises after wasting Covid test capacity
Labour’s Northcote MP Shanan Halbert has apologised for not following the latest Covid-19 testing guidance by getting tested when asymptomatic, something New Zealanders have been advised not to do as overwhelmed testing centres struggle…
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Health officials confirm 'at least two' positive test results among protesters
Health officials have been made aware of “at least two” positive Covid-19 results among protesters on Parliament grounds. A Ministry of Health spokesperson confirmed to the Herald those who have tested positive have been instructed…
Woman recovering in hospital surrounded by maskless visitors associated with protest
A woman recovering in Wellington Regional Hospital was brought to tears after spending hours in the same room as anti-mandate protesters who refused to wear masks.The woman who did not want to be named was in hospital at the end…
Pair's lucky escape from submerged car in Westhaven harbour
Two people have escaped from a submerged car in Auckland’s Westhaven.Police confirmed to the Herald they are in attendance at an incident where a vehicle has gone into the harbour off Westhaven Drive.”The two occupants in the…
Fact or fiction: Winston Peters says masks 'worthless' after going maskless at protest
Former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has defended his decision to wear no mask among a throng of protesters outside Parliament at the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak. Speaking at the time and in subsequent interviews, Peters…
Eight people injured, one critically, in Auckland motorway crash
A serious crash on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway left eight people injured and the highway closed for hours this afternoon. A St John spokesperson said one patient was in critical condition, two were in moderate condition and…
Protester claims police punched him and gouged his eye
A protester claims police gouged his eye in an incident earlier this week, but police say they have only used force proportionate and relevant to the circumstances.The incident has been recorded on video footage. It followed an…