Major warrant of fitness changes coming; Two confirmed dead after water-related incident in Bay of Plenty; 'Significant' out-of-control fire at major Australian oil refinery.
Major warrant of fitness changes coming in November
A large chunk of vehicles will be inspected less frequently at the mechanics, with a major shake-up of New Zealand's Warrant of Fitness system coming into force later this year.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said some of the changes, which would see less frequent inspections for some vehicles, will kick in on November 1.
Two confirmed dead after water-related incident in Bay of Plenty
Two people have died after a water-related incident near the Waikato township of Kawerau today.
Police acting eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander Phil Gillbanks said the incident occurred in the Tarawera River near Boyce Park.
'Significant' out-of-control fire at major Australian oil refinery
Petrol production has been affected as firefighters continue to battle a significant, out-of-control fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries.
Crews were dispatched to the site in Corio, about 60km southwest of Melbourne, shortly after 11pm on Wednesday (local time) following reports of explosions and flames.
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ONE LINGERING QUESTION
Dame Jacinda Ardern has reflected on the “unacceptable” question she was asked on New Zealand TV almost a decade on.
Speaking to the London-based Giant Ideas podcast, Dame Jacinda was questioned about the moment, which took place on The AM Show in 2017 before she became prime minister.
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