COVID LATEST* ‘I worry that it’s too risky’ – expert and modeller on easing restrictions in Auckland* Auckland, Northland businesses show high debt stress * Jacinda Ardern to travel to […]
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: School’s back as experts call for open windows, masks; Finance Minister’s rosy economic outlook
Thousands of kids poured through the school gates into classrooms around the country this morning, with many older students reportedly wearing masks as per the Government’s recommendations. While home schooling […]
Man loads fire crew into dinghy to save his burning yacht in Panmure marina
An Auckland yachtie desperately trying to save his pride and joy jumped in his dinghy and started ferrying firefighters towards his burning yacht. The man’s yacht caught fire just after […]
Hot air balloon crashes into house near Arrowtown
Eleven people have been injured in a hot air balloon crash near Arrowtown. Emergency services were called to the crash, on Morven Ferry Rd, at about 10am. A police spokeswoman […]
St Peter’s Cambridge principal Dale Burden resigns amidst bullying investigation
The principal of St Peter’s School in Cambridge has resigned amid an investigation into bullying at the school prompted by a number of complaints to Worksafe. A school spokeswoman this […]
St Peter’s School: WorkSafe notified of staff wellbeing concerns
WorkSafe is looking into “concerns about staff wellbeing” at Waikato’s prestigious private St Peter’s school. It comes amid the absence of husband and wife executive principal Dale Burden and deputy […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Ministry of Health update – all Perth to NZ flights grounded; four new MIQ cases, no new community cases
All Perth to New Zealand flights have been grounded as officials wait to hear if Western Australia will go into full lockdown. Meanwhile, there are four new MIQ cases – […]
One dead after car crashes into river at Warkworth
One person has died after a car crashed into a river at Warkworth. Emergency services were trying to determine whether anyone was inside a car that went into the water. […]
Man who lured women into RV on Colfax in Lakewood is found guilty of sex crimes
A man who lured multiple women into his RV, offering a warm spot or a place to sleep, has been found guilty of sex crimes by a Jefferson County jury. […]
Study into transmission of coronavirus in schools
A major research project to track coronavirus infections in schools and help head teachers prevent disruption is being piloted in Bristol. The study aims to understand exactly how pupils transmit […]