A New Zealand fire truck has arrived onshore in the Cook Islands.Last month, Fire and Emergency New Zealand was able to send one of its vehicles which had been classed as surplus to requirements here.The truck was due to be released…
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Firefighters battle commercial building fire in Penrose, Auckland
Up to 50 firefighters have been battling an early morning fire in an industrial suburb in Auckland today. Fire crews were called to a commercial building on Station Rd, in Penrose, just before 1.30am. DO YOU KNOW MORE? EMAIL…
Former real estate agent Aaron Drever under investigation by Official Assignee
Former real estate agent Aaron Drever is under investigation by the Official Assignee for alleged breaches of the Insolvency Act relating to his role in a liquidated fast food company. The Herald can also reveal that Drever is being…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Throwing more money at Pfizer to jump the queue 'unethical' – Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the Government has done all it can to get as many Pfizer vaccine doses as soon as possible – but throwing more money at the pharmaceutical giant to jump the queue would be “unethical”.In…
DentalSlim Diet Control: Negative feedback on weight-loss device 'hurtful', says researcher
The researcher behind a weight-loss device which has been condemned around the world says his invention has been misunderstood.Lead researcher and University of Otago health sciences pro-vice-chancellor Prof Paul Brunton said yesterday…
Exclusive analysis: Student nurses intake stalls, pleas to 'reverse trend'
The number of people studying nursing hit a near-decade low last year, prompting calls for the Government to get serious about health. It comes at a time when the industry says having locally-trained nurses is more important than…
'Always a Friday': Matariki public holiday dates for next 30 years announced
The Government has released the dates for the Matariki public holiday for the next 30 years. Making Matariki a public holiday was one of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s pre-election promises with the first date announced at Waitangi…
Shakti: Migrant women's charity threatens legal action against whistle-blowers
Migrant women’s charity Shakti is threatening legal action against anonymous whistle-blowers who claim bullying behaviour and exploitative conditions at the organisation.Shakti issued a statement last week saying it has engaged…
Scientists confirm Antarctica's hottest recorded temperature
Scientists have confirmed the hottest-ever temperature recorded in Antarctica – 18.3C – which was captured in one of the fastest-warming regions of the planet.The record reading, evaluated by a 12-person international team including…
A chocolate lovers' paradise: New festival set to delight Wellington
Wellington’s beloved foodie laneway on Eva and Leeds St will be transformed into all things chocolate this weekend. New Zealand’s first-ever craft chocolate festival, Chocstock, is going ahead after the region moved back down to…