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The week will start calmly, but it will change soon. Most areas will enjoy good weather until Wednesday. However, the MetService warns of wetter and windier conditions later in the week, with low-level snow in the south. On Sunday, MetService recorded around 13,000 lightning strikes before 6am Monday, with about 7,300 happening over land, mainly […]
An investigation found that the Te Oranga Care and Protection Residence in Christchurch was poorly managed and lacked resources when it closed. This closure happened in 2021 after a video showed staff using excessive force on troubled teens. In response to these incidents, Oranga Tamariki CEO Wira Gardiner admitted that the force used against the […]
A group of lawyers is asking for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza. They wrote to Inspector-General Brendan Horsley, warning that New Zealand could be involved in international crimes. Horsley is considering their request and has said he will look at spying related to conflicts this year. […]
New Zealand’s oldest wine auction, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, is set for its 32nd event this weekend. The auction has raised over $4.5 million for Cranford Hospice and aims to raise even more this year. Winemaker Tony Bish, who has been part of the event for over 25 years, said, “When you live in […]
Many people are taking second jobs to pay their bills. From police officers to IT workers, many are feeling the pressure to find extra earnings. Avinash Kaur Dhaliwal works full-time at an IT company in Auckland but became a marriage celebrant to help with extra costs. She said the money helps with everyday expenses like […]
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to build a new harbour crossing between Birkenhead and Point Chevalier, instead of a tunnel under Waitematā Harbour. He criticized the previous Labour government’s plan for a tunnel that could cost more than $45 billion, calling it unaffordable. Brown suggested using a causeway or several bridges from Meola Reef in […]
A mother from Gisborne shared a scary experience when a bullet went through her home, hitting the walls of her children’s bedroom. She posted her story on social media, expressing her fear after the incident occurred late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning on Glasgow Crescent in Kaiti. In her post, the mother described how […]
Greytown’s drinking water system is at risk of failing. The only water source, a bore, is in bad condition. In 2022, Wellington Water reported that the bore was too fragile to upgrade. Now, residents are being asked to choose a solution for Greytown’s water problem, which will cost millions of dollars. South Wairarapa ratepayers who […]
A baby stopped breathing after receiving the wrong medication dose because a pharmacist trainee labeled it incorrectly. A report by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr. Vanessa Cardwell found that a pharmacist did not follow proper health guidelines. In 2023, a four-week-old baby was given the oral steroid Redipred by her doctor to help with […]
KiwiRail must pay $432,500 after its Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 people on board in January 2023. This incident happened on January 28 when the ferry was entering Wellington Harbour and lost propulsion, leading to a mayday call. The crew dropped anchors and gave out life vests, but later restored some power […]
