By Katie Todd of RNZ Almost 2000 managed isolation rooms sit empty each day, while New Zealanders trying to get home say they are struggling with an ongoing lack of vouchers.Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)…
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Tamatea Māori history on display to educate public and ground rangatahi
By RNZ Crafted displays are being installed in Tamatea this week, to bring the historical stories of the rohe to life.The project, Ngā Ara Tipuna, aims to educate people about the history of tangata whenua in Central Hawke’s…
One person seriously hurt in Grey Lynn, Auckland car crash
A person has been seriously hurt in a two-car crash in inner Auckland.The crash took place about 9.45am today on Surrey Cr in Grey Lynn, police said. DO YOU KNOW MORE? EMAIL US Ambulance teams attended and rushed one person…
'Denigrating and demeaning': Māori haka appropriated in Spain for LGBT pride day
A Māori haka appropriated by the Spanish Ministry of Equality to celebrate LGBT pride has been labelled “denigrating and demeaning”. A video posted to YouTube earlier this week shows the Ministry of Equality in Spain celebrating…
Housing crisis: Whangārei pair living in park trespassed as homelessness skyrockets
By Sam Olley of RNZ Whangārei rough sleepers are facing trespass notices amid a rapid rise in homelessness.This week, RNZ revealed new figures showing the city’s homeless population had increased from 21 people in 2018…
Stunt workers' fury over Lord of the Rings injuries
At least three stunt workers on Amazon Studios’ $1 billion The Lord of the Rings television production being filmed in Auckland have been seriously injured — with one resulting in a $500,000 payment.Several sources on the set of…
Diamond mystery owner revealed: Who bought the $1 million Star of New Zealand?
Dubbed the country’s “first $1 million diamond” its whereabouts has been a mystery – until now, reports Kim Knight. Diamonds are forever – but diamond mysteries are, eventually, solved.For 15 years, the whereabouts of New Zealand’s…
Christchurch Girls' High School sexual harassment survey rape claims: Parents react
Parents of a girl at Christchurch Girls’ High School have applauded the school’s bravery while challenging boys’ schools to lead the change in sexual behaviour.Three female students at CGHS have laid complaints with police over…
Lion King musical helps Spark Arena chart path through Covid downturn
Aucklanders are flocking to the record-breaking, all-singing, all-dancing Lion King production – and in turn helping the operators of Covid-affected Spark Arena rewrite their business playbook.Already the world’s highest-grossing…
Herald morning quiz: July 3
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