Hardware chain Mitre 10 has apologised after a staff member’s posts on social media threatened to mow down cyclists.Screenshots of the staff member’s comments began circulating on social media, showing the worker liking a comment…
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Nurses vote ahead of potential strike action
By RNZ A decision on whether nurses will go on strike nationwide on Wednesday will be made this afternoon.Nurses had already confirmed they would stop work in mid-May, which the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union said…
Foxton Beach couple named by police after Levin fatal crash
Police have named a Foxton couple to have died after their motorcycle and a car collided near Levin.Karen Ann Slobbe, 59, and Franciscus [Frank] Jacobus Slobbe, 60, of Foxton Beach, died in the crash on State Highway 1, between…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Fiji crisis – 147 cases in two days, patient dies
Fiji has recorded almost 150 cases of Covid in just two days, with one positive patient dying in hospital.The island nation, with a population of 900,000 people, recorded 64 new cases last night – on top of the record 83 new cases…
Queen's Birthday Honours: The Verlaines' Graeme Downes made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit
A veteran rock band frontman and music academic has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.Dr Graeme Downes, from Ōtaki, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music and music…
Sally Jackson 'truly humbled' with royal honour
Sally Jackson, a person who has played a key role in helping children with additional needs thrive, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.Jackson, from Waikanae, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of…
Queen's Birthday: Margaret Baker recognised for services to Special Olympics
A long-standing Hawke’s Bay sports coach recognised for her involvement in the Special Olympics has paid tribute to her inspiration behind her 37-year career – her deceased Down syndrome brother.Margaret Baker has been made a member…
Queen's Birthday Honours: Dame Hinewehi Mohi – for services to Māori, music and television
New Zealand music industry icon and Te Reo champion Hinewehi Mohi has been recognised for her dedication to her music and culture. Click here to read the full list of Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021 The Waipukurau-born singer and…
Queen's Birthday Honours: Eight new Knights and Dames lead the best of 2021's appointments
OUR NEW DAMES AND KNIGHTS* Dame Carolyn Waugh Burns for services to ecological research* Dame Judith Anne Kilpatrick for services to nursing education* Dame Hinewehi Mohi for services to Māori, music and television* Dame…
HeartKids: The charity that helps children with heart conditions needs your help
Mona Aziz was 20 weeks pregnant when she found out her unborn son had a heart condition that would require him to undergo surgery once he was born.The news came as a shock for the solo-mother who was still grieving her husband…