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Body buried in backyard: Memorial for Christchurch homicide victim to be held this week
The man allegedly murdered by his partner at his Christchurch home and buried in the backyard just after Christmas will be farewelled this week. Martin Orme Berry, 55, was allegedly murdered on December 29 at his home on Main North…
Northland courts: Alleged Puketona Rd police shooter named
The first of three men to appear in a Northland court accused of shooting at a police officer in the Bay of Islands can now be named. Alexander Robert Coe, 38, faced seven charges including kidnapping and using a firearm against…
DoC investigating video of jet ski driving through dolphin pod
The Department of Conservation is investigating concerns over a jet ski driving through a pod of dolphins after a video of the incident emerged on Instagram.The video, which was posted on Instagram by Auckland real estate mogul…
Local Focus: Mokoia Island weaponry wānanga reconnects Māori men
About 150 men of all ages came together to learn the ancient practice of taiaha and weaponry at a wānanga held this month on Mokoia Island in Rotorua.The annual event began more than 40 years ago and was established by rangatira…
Double homicide investigation launched in Taranaki after two people found dead
A double homicide investigation is under way in Taranaki after two people were found dead in the early hours of this morning. Police said they were called to a property in Hāwera about 2.50am. “One person was arrested at…
Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week
Drug testing is likely at next month’s University of Otago Orientation Week events.The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) confirmed it was in discussions with drug testing organisation Know Your Stuff to have testing available…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Two Covid passengers in Fiji had transited through Auckland
By RNZ Two women who flew from Auckland to Fiji and later tested positive for Covid-19 had only transited through New Zealand, the Ministry of Health says.Fiji health authorities said the women, aged 49 and 58, arrived in Fiji…
Housing crisis: Emergency accommodation grants up by 50 per cent
From RNZ Demand for emergency accommodation has escalated this past year with the number of emergency housing grants increasing by half.Data showed nearly 10,000 people were given an Emergency Housing Special Needs Grant between…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Public health expert calls for pre-flight hotel quarantine, shift MIQ out of Auckland
A top public health expert is calling for tougher measures to keep New Zealand Covid free, including a five-day hotel quarantine before travellers board international flights. Otago University public health professor Nick Wilson…