By RNZ An Ōpōtiki teacher said their principal had her home burgled while they were out helping their students evacuate during the tsunami alerts.About 150 children at St Joseph’s Catholic School had to be relocated…
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Motorcyclist injured in Pukehina crash, part of State Highway 2 closed
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after falling off their bike on State Highway 2 in Pukehina.The crash happened about 3pm, police said in a statement.A section of SH2 between Waitahanui Lane and Otamarakau Valley Rd…
Herald afternoon quiz: March 6
Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for the morning quiz tomorrow. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.
Botched murder-suicide: Parole denied to 'complex' Dunedin prisoner
A Dunedin man responsible for a botched murder-suicide has more work to do in prison before he can be safely released, the Parole Board says.Blair Wiremu Tamihana, 45, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and was jailed for three…
Earthquake swarm: Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off coast of North Island, largest since Friday's 7.1
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of the North Island, the biggest since Friday morning’s magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck at 2.27am.Today’s 6.1 earthquake struck at 1.16pm 140km east of Te Araroa at a depth…
Christchurch woman kicked out of rental property for 'significant' rubbish, removing smoke alarms
A Christchurch woman has had her tenancy terminated after she refused to let the landlord carry out an inspection, gathered so much debris it obstructed doorways, and removed smoke alarms. Anna Gabrielle Scholefield was served…
Irish schoolgirl's letter from New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
A 12-year-old Irish schoolgirl is buzzing after she received a personal letter from New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.The young schoolgirl was given a school project during Ireland’s first lockdown in 2020 which asked her…
NZ earthquakes and tsunami warning: How Ōpōtiki mayor helped evacuate district in less than an hour
When a tsunami warning threat comes through on your phone telling you to evacuate, most people would be concerned about their own personal evacuation plan.Ōpōtiki mayor Lyn Riesterer had a little more on her plate – how…
Stranded couple plan to sail home to Australia
An Australian couple stranded in Central America due to the pandemic are planning to sail home.
Jake Shepherd and Tamara Ilic are stuck in Panama after months of cancelled flights and thousands of dollars wasted.
"Apart from the flights we've contacted DFAT, we've contacted the Embassy in different countries, and the only thing we've received back is one automated email which wasn't helpful so that's why we started looking into alternative ways to get home," Ms Ilic told Today.
They have decided to try and get back to Brisbane by boat, embarking on a four-month voyage across the Pacific Ocean.
The couple came across some online groups where people can contact captains who need crew and work in exchange for the travel.
They have never sailed before, but are confident the captain has extensive experience and will teach them everything they need to know.
"Jake's a little scared of sharks," Ms Ilic said.
"I've got a healthy fear of sharks, I'd like to say – they're dangerous," Mr Shepherd shot back.
Ms Ilic said they are excited to get home and have an adventure on the way, while Mr Shepherd said at least they're safe from one other danger – the coronavirus.
The pair plan to embark on the long journey on board a 42-foot boat soon.
Missing 12-year-old Gisborne boy Caleb Takoko found safe and well
A 12-year-old Gisborne boy has been reunited with his family after going missing overnight. Police launched an appeal for sightings of Caleb Takoko, 12, last night after he left his home on Aberdeen St about 5pm that evening.He…