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Archives for 3 May 2018

'A huge fright' - Early morning 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles near Seddon

The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Natural Disasters •

Growing confidence of manned Pike River Mine re-entry early next year

Experts say there's no reason the mine drift can't be entered safely to search for the victims' remains.

West Coast •

The failed newspaper cartoonist who found success writing Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Seven Sharp's Tim Wilson tells the tale.

Online auctions in NZ: How to sell your house without the paperwork or the hefty fees

A Kiwi pair came up with the idea after struggling to buy a house.

Property •

'Where was the heads up?' - Aucklanders startled and angry as exclusive club's 9.30pm fireworks display lights up harbour

Last night's fireworks were large and loud and were heard across Auckland - as far away as Waiheke Island.

Auckland •

Radical bill banning abortions after foetal heartbeat detected fast tracked in US state of Iowa

Critics say the bill would ban abortions before some women even know they're pregnant.

Health •

'Groper Roper' - NZ Air Force failed to stop a serial rapist, investigation finds

Air Force leaders turned a blind eye to many complaints about his behaviour.

Raw video: Male pedestrian fatally hit by car in Levin on SH1

The accident occurred on State Highway 1 at 6am today.

Video: 'The boys loving it' – Konrad Hurrell gifts Tongan U20 players boots from Titans teammates

The NRL star posted on Instagram the moment he gave away the second hand boots to the Tongan under 20s players.

NRL •

Huge 25 per cent spike in NZ meth availability and affordability – report

Massey University drug researcher Dr Chris Wilkins says the supply of meth coming out of Asia now is huge.

Health •

Missing Piha surfer gives the cops a call to say he's all good - and they can call off the search

The surfer had actually come in safely at 6pm last night.

Auckland •

'I'm not going to apologise' - Drug Foundation boss says meth advice pamphlet given to Massey High students acknowledges realities

While meth use within secondary school is low to almost non-existent, the rate of meth use among the 18-25 age group is the highest of any age group.

Can she sell them all out? Pink announces record fifth show at Auckland's Spark Arena

No artist has ever had five shows at the Auckland arena, scheduled this September, until now.

Music •

Super Rugby bombshell: SANZAAR has US in their sights with leaked document revealing inclusion of a new conference

The strategy paper reveals that SANZAAR are looking to include a US conference in the Super Rugby.

Hundreds of midwives arrive at Parliament to deliver huge petition and demand a pay rise

Midwives say they desperately need a funding boost in Budget 2018.

Health •

Aussie's oldest professor, 104, travels to Europe to end his life - though he's not terminally ill

But David Goodall says his quality of life has deteriorated - and he plans to die in Switzerland on May 10.

Social Issues •

Who's a big girl now! Princess Charlotte turns three - Kensington Palace issues photogenic snap taken by Mum Kate Middleton

The new big sister to Prince Louis Arthur Charles is the fourth in line to the throne.

Royalty •

Midwives nationwide protests today: 'Isolation, burnout and attrition' spurs Health Minister to promise package to start addressing midwives issues

"This is not just a pay issue. There is more work to be done looking at hours of work, caseloads and how midwives can work more closely with the wider Primary Care sector."

Health •

Petrol giants under scrutiny: Z Energy defends $263m profit as BP heads to Parliament to explain price rises

NZ's largest fuel retailer made $20m more profit than last year.

Business •

Kiwis marrying and divorcing considerably less than 25 years ago - new stats reveal

However, those that do marry are staying together longer.

Police release name of 18-year-old killed in Southland crash

Another person in the vehicle at the time was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Blues welcome back enforcers Jerome Kaino and Patrick Tuipulotu for Waratahs clash

Kaino has been named to start at six with Tuipulotu getting the nod to start at lock.

Blues •

'It's pretty much a dream come true!' Blues prop Ross Wright gives up lawn mowing business to pursue rugby

Wright made his debut for the Blues this year against the Lions.

Military plane crash in US state of Georgia kills nine

The plane crashed onto state highway 21 moments after taking off from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

PM promises major investments for critical core services, infrastructure in 2018 Budget

Jacinda Ardern said NZ will see "a clear plan to build a robust, more resilient economy".

Business •

Kids make lucky escape as runaway garbage truck takes out everything in its path

When the driver jumped out to help with emptying bins, the truck began to roll away.

Watch: Newest MP pays tribute to 'hero' Kiwi parents, as Sir John Key watches on

Nicola Willis said she's following in her great-great-grandfather's "feminist footsteps" in her maiden speech.

Politics •

Watch: New Body-cam vision shows cops raiding room after room as gunman rained bullets down on music festival

Hours of footage from two officers' body-worn cameras show police walking into a packed casino after gunfire started raining down on an outdoor concert.

North America •

First death as poisonous lettuce outbreak sweeps across the United States

So far the lettuce has also poisoned 121 people in 25 states.

Witnesses sought to fatal Mt Maunganui crash between scooter rider and truck

Police have appealled to the public for help after the scooter rider was killed in the crash.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Teenager charged with manslaughter after security guard dies following alleged assault outside a South Auckland Countdown

Police say they have charged a 17-year-old over the alleged assault.

Auckland •

Kiwi conservation gets boost with NZ's biggest hatchery celebrating historic season

Rainbow Springs hatched 124 chicks during the season.

Conservation •

'We have heard them' – Health Minister says Budget 2018 will contain support for struggling midwives after march on Parliament

Hundreds of midwives have marched on Parliament to demand a funding boost.

Politics •

Most read: 'You and the royal family should put an end to this fake fairytale wedding' - Meghan Markle's half-brother unloads

"Meghan Markle is obviously not the right woman for you."

Royalty •

Watch: Warriors CEO hands out free tickets to Tigers game to celebrate new ownership - 'Fill up the bandwagon!'

Cameron George was out and about finding fans for this weekend with a goal of having 20,000 people at Saturday's game.

Auckland family say they found metal wire embedded in Bluebird chips

Eldhose Varghse says he was most concerned for his young son that was also enjoying the chips.

Food And Drink •

Two fronts set to bring wet weather to parts of South Island and lower North Island over the weekend

Gale-force winds are also forecast by MetService for multiple regions early next week.

Weather News •

Watch: James Shaw jokingly suggests reason why US won't give NZ tariff omission is 'because President Trump can't find NZ on a map?'

The Green Party co-leader found a funny side to the steel and aluminium trade issue.

Economy •

Heartbreaking plea of terminally ill girl with cancer who wants to meet Ellen as dying wish - 'She always makes me laugh'

12-year-old Briarna Peters, from Tasmania, is losing a hard fought battle with cancer.

It can be done' – Andrew Little outlines expected Pike River re-entry timeline

In Parliament today he was asked about the progress of re-entering the drift.

West Coast •

Countdown security guard death: 'It was self defence', yells teen accused before leaving court, as gallery shouts support

A 17-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a security guard, Goran Milosavljevic, died from injuries sustained in an incident near supermarket.

Crime And Justice •

Most watched video: Feisty exchange between Winston and Paula Bennett over whether beneficiaries should be drug-tested

Paula Bennett asked the PM via Mr Peters about the issue in Question Time today.

Politics •

Manhunt, two aborted police pursuits in Canterbury ends in man's arrest

At one point the Armed Offenders squad was involved.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Most watched video: Fireball erupts after smartphones thrown on bonfire at Jewish celebration in London

The blast has reportedly injured around 30 people in Stamford Hill.

UK And Europe •

Energy Minister accuses fuel companies in NZ of 'cynical behaviour' says millions going from pockets of ordinary Kiwis due to inflated prices

A leaked email from BP revealed possible price gouging practices.

Energy •

'It’s quite heart-breaking' - Farmers affected with cow disease mycoplasma bovis slam official response

Dairy farmers think full eradication is unnecessary.

Farming •

Inspection report reveals distressing insight into Waikeria Prison with inmates locked in cells for up to 26 hours at a time

Gangs have a significant influence in the high security wing.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Top young international designers on show at iD Dunedin Fashion Week

"What will win will be something that astounds us".

Arts And Culture •

Identity of Kiwi man missing off Malaysian coast revealed

Search for 63-year-old ongoing after he went missing yesterday morning.

Asia •

Watch: 'Double standard' - Marama Davidson questions Government over 'discriminatory' Maori ward polls

The Green Party co-leader raised the issue in Parliament.

Politics •

'I'm myself and I'm here' - Kiwi transgender model makes her mark at Dunedin Fashion Week

On the catwalk Charlotte Goodyear's like any other model, but off it her story is like no other.

Arts And Culture •

Warriors making gains against Super Rugby rivals as fans flock to stadium and TV screens to watch stellar start to season

Large crowds and getting more viewers than a Super Rugby derby are some of the other perks the club is enjoying.

Under-pressure Blues turn to Auckland teen prodigy Caleb Clarke to dig them out of hole

Away against the Waratahs, the young winger and his struggling team face a huge challenge.

Tana Umaga not expecting Israel Folau to be off his game in first match since social media saga - 'He has been in those pressure situations before'

Umaga says, if anything, Folau could use the game against the Blues as an escape to be himself again.

Christchurch councillor under fire for 'sexist' remark about Merivale wives is labelled 'a prat'

Aaron Keown apologised for causing offence but doesn't regret saying it.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Kaimanawa horses a labour of love for woman breaking in the wild animals

The conservation hero says she blessed to work with wild animals.

Animals •

Documentary about the push for transgender rights in Tonga to screen in NZ

Screenings will launch campaign to challenge laws in Pacific countries that stigmatise and criminalise.

Pacific Islands •
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