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Archives for 14 March 2018

Cigarette plain packaging comes into force across NZ today

Retailers will then have until June 6 to sell off their already branded stock.

Health •

Jeremy's chocolate sandwich fails pre-schoolers' health tick test, Hilary's baked biscuit squeaks through

The Seven Sharp hosts went head-to-head creating a lunchbox.

Labour Party events under review after another alleged assault

Four teens were allegedly assaulted at a youth camp in Coromandel last month.

Politics •

Watch: Kiwi Paralympian Adam Hall claims bronze after stunning slalom runs in men's Super Combined event

Hall was sitting seventh after the Super G but he found another gear.

Paralympics •

Watch: Kiwi Paralympian struggles to fight back tears in emotional interview after claiming bronze medal eight years in the making

Adam Hall couldn't find the words to describe getting back on the podium again, eight years after Vancouver.

Graphic warning: Tongan Crip gang member shot after lunging at witness with pen in dramatic Utah courtroom fracas

A US marshal fired four times after 25-year-old Siale Angilau lashed out during a racketeering trial in 2014.

North America •

Council designer applauds apartments with no car parks as 'heroic', but businesses unsure

Business owners say it will likely add more cars to the street, impeding parking and increasing congestion.

Transport •

'I'm now aware that one of the victims has contacted police' - Labour's general secretary Andrew Kirton says summer camp assault victim has Party's full support

Four teenagers were allegedly assaulted at a Young Labour summer camp.

Crash on major motorway causes delays for Auckland commuters

NZTA tweeted there were delays for motorists going both directions on the Northwestern.

Auckland •

'Come at me with your power, I'll bring it back!' Joseph Parker taunts Anthony Joshua during face-to-face clash

The Kiwi warned Joshua he would chase him around the ring.

Joseph Parker •

'It puts some people off' - advocates say cyclists should be able to ride without helmets

A brain injury specialist says not wearing helmets opens riders up to more risk of injury.

Transport •

Increase in sexual assault allegations shows shift in culture, survivors able to come forward, says charity

Fiona McNamara said "absolutely something that can change."

Golden State Warriors cancel training after partying too hard at Steph Curry's birthday party

Even coach Steve Kerr got among the action, meaning players are unlikely to face any trouble for their antics.

'My helmet saved me from pretty serious harm' – Labour MP Kieran McAnulty on why cyclists should wear helmets

The MP said he had been in two accidents on his bike.

British police probe death of Russian in London who was linked to prominent Kremlin foe

Police say there's no evidence of a link to the March 4 poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

Median house price jumps 6.9 per cent across NZ to $530,000, Hawke's Bay up massive 18.4 per cent

The only regions that did not increase were the West Coast and Gisborne.

Property •

Police open investigation into Young Labour summer camp sexual assault allegations

Four teenagers were allegedly sexually assaulted at a camp last month.

Watch: Manchester United humiliated after being dumped out of Champions League by fifth-placed Spanish side Sevilla

Sevilla's pair of late goals cemented United's misery.

Auckland Grammar pays $20k to family of student whose jaw was broken by bullies

The court case, however, has left the family with remaining legal fees of $15,000.

Auckland •

Watch: Former Russian KGB agent makes astonishing claim he was poisoned in central Auckland 10 years ago

Boris Karpichkov says he was approached by a "common beggar" on Queen St, and had something thrown in his face.

UK And Europe •

Black Sticks pumped to take down former coach at Comm Games - 'If the boys can rub his nose in it, they'd love that!'

Current coach Darren Smith says his team would love to beat Colin Batch.

Commonwealth Games •

Raw video: Camera catches car swerving dangerously into wrong lane on hilly Dunedin road

A Dunedin motorist captured video of a car dangerously crossing the centre line on State Highway 1, almost hitting numerous cars.

New design released by government for Team NZ to consider as discussions continue over America's Cup extensions

Minister for Economic Development David Parker says the newest design is the least intrusive, requiring only 9900 square metres.

Americas Cup •

Watch thief's bizarre attempt to avoid detection by sliding on ground like snake

The man tried to steal two safe from a ritzy Melbourne home in January - but ended up leaving empty-handed.

Australia •

Christchurch's oldest living person turns 108 - 'the most hospitable and charitable woman'

Mary 'Dot' Judkins will be getting her ninth letter from the Queen today, and is celebrating in style.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

New Fitbit feature added to track menstrual cycles

It aims to look at how menstrual cycle impacts sleep, weight and nutrition.

Technology •

Jacinda Ardern says Labour 'failed the young people' as party suspends youth events

Four teenagers were allegedly sexually assaulted at a camp last month.

Politics •

'Parents are really proud' – Black Sticks sibling duo to set Commonwealth Games alight

Arun and Jared Panchia will both represent New Zealand on the Gold Coast next month.

Hockey •

Reusable toilet paper cloths popping up online as cost-effective alternative to toilet paper, would you try it?

Not everyone is convinced this new trend is the way forward.

Environment •

Legendary Counties Manukau coach Mac McCallion dies, age 67

The former Counties and Fiji coach lost his battle with cancer.

Deadly fake ecstasy drug responsible for hospitalisation of 13 people in Christchurch

N-Ethylpentylone is often passed off as ecstasy and has been linked to deaths overseas.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Watch: Jacinda Ardern admits Labour handled youth camp and sexual assault allegations 'badly as a party'

In a press conference today the Prime Minister said: "We are taking ownership of this issue".

Politics •

Black Caps Test top order struggle against England in pink ball warm-up clash

The New Zealand XI were reduced to 30/5 on the first day of their warm-up match in Hamilton.

Black Caps •

Watch: 'We failed in our duty of care' – Labour Party President apologises over how party dealt with party youth camp and sexual assault allegations

Nigel Haworth said: "We are taking this matter seriously, we understand we failed in our duty of care during and after the event."

Politics •

Injury ravaged Chiefs make four changes to starting side to take on Bulls

Tiaan Falcon is given a start in the number 10 jersey, while Damian McKenzie shifts back to fullback.

Chiefs •

Jacinda Ardern insists she was 'absolutely not' kept ignorant of youth camp assault allegations by Labour Party to protect her

"I absolutely believe the intent was never to allow harm to be done but it was," the PM said in Auckland today.

Politics •

Watch: Explosive claims of former Russian spy who says he was harassed by Kiwi police and poisoned in Auckland

In an in-depth interview with TVNZ's Sunday in 2007, Boris Karpichkov made similar claims - and more - to those made in the UK today, when he revealed he was the victim of a strange poisoning in Auckland.

Auckland •

'An extraordinary man' - World-renowned scientist Stephen Hawking dies, aged 76

His family has just released a statement confirming the news.

Watch: Kiwi sailors Burling and Tuke still undecided over 2020 Olympics involvement

The 2016 gold medallists might not be there to defend their crown in Tokyo.

Stephen Hawking remembered: Much loved scientist reflects on Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of him in film The Theory of Everything

Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of Hawking in The Theory of Everything got the science giant's tick of approval.

UK And Europe •

'The boys loved him' – Sir Graham Henry pays tribute to fallen Mac McCallion

The pair worked together at the Blues in the early days of Super Rugby.

Labour MP explains she 'went to bed early' at youth camp where teens were allegedly sexually assaulted

Liz Craig attended the Young Labour Summer Camp at Waihi on February 11 as a guest speaker.

Politics •

Hilarious time world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking shared a beer with Homer on the Simpsons

Hawking appeared on the show four times before his death today.

Television •

Take a look: New $50 million wharf on Chatham Islands a mammoth logistic effort

The process of building a small port 800 km from mainland New Zealand was no easy feat.

Pacific Islands •

Striking Lyttelton port workers set to get back around negotiating table

Workers numbering 200 brought the country's third largest port to a standstill yesterday.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

John Armstrong: Jacinda Ardern looked like she was no longer in control during Labour's week from hell

In politics, however, things can change in an instant. And change they have, writes John Armstrong.

Politics •

'I'm hooked!' - Blenheim pilot on a WWII fighter plane racing mission in Nevada Desert

Graeme Frew makes sure his time off is adrenaline filled.

Large fire at sawmill near Rotorua

Fire crews are on the scene at Mangamingi Rd.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Security breach at Christchurch Airport delays flights

The incident in the domestic departures area forced an evacuation.

Travel •

'We read Sherlock Holmes stories to him to keep his spirits up' - Kiwi physicist remembers comforting Stephen Hawking in UK hospital 30 years ago

University of Canterbury Professor David Wiltshire has paid tribute to the renowned physicist who died yesterday.

Space •
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