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Archives for 15 May 2018

Queensland man who admitted killing NZ-born mum jailed for almost 20 years

After being arrested in 2015, Heazlewood helped police search for his mother's body in Gold Coast bushland, but it has never been found - this year he admitted it was actually him.

Australia •

Rock fall closes State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura

Motorists are being asked to use the Lewis Pass to get to Christchurch from Picton and the reverse.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Fog affecting flights at Dunedin Airport

Passengers urged to keep up to date on the airport's website.

Dunedin And Otago •

Warriors icon Simon Mannering contemplating hanging up boots after 2018 NRL season

Mannering has played 286 games for the Warriors since making his NRL debut back in 2005.

Privacy lawyer says use of supermarket facial recognition software will lead to court action - and cost taxpayers money

Foodstuffs has revealed it uses the technology to identify shoplifters.

Deaf man in his 90s trespassed from bank: 'I have lost my personal dignity'

Cheng Kung lost his temper and hit a woman's desk with an umbrella in Christchurch.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Melania Trump in hospital for a week after undergoing kidney surgery

Ms Trump underwent a kidney embolism for a condition her office described as "benign".

North America •

'No concerns, absolutely none' - Jacinda Ardern has confidence Winston Peters will do a great job as Acting PM while she's on maternity leave

When quizzed about Mr Peters' reputation and his ability to lead in her absence, on TVNZ1's Breakfast today, Ms Ardern was unequivocal.

Politics •

Inclusion of Pacific Island team in Super Rugby will have huge benefits - Ofisa Tonu'u

The former All Black says plenty of untapped potential will be found if the new team is confirmed.

Russian company indicted over Trump collusion calls it a 'make-believe crime'

Lawyers take aim at chief US investigator, saying he has to indict Russians to justify his own existence.

North America •

Fijian player cops seven-game ban after saying 'white people' at Kiwi referee

Lautoka forward was sent off during OFC Champions League match.

‘It’s cool to come back’ – Aussie shark attack survivor reunites with nurse that saved his life

Sean Pollard was airlifted from a Western Australia beach after a great white shark took his arm and hand.

Australia •

Otago man killed when his car plunged down cliff had rescued his mates prior to his death

Local speedway identity never returned after towing two friends.

Dunedin And Otago •

'People genuinely seem relaxed and happy' - Gloriavale series producer says life inside the community very different to what people think

Amanda Evans says she's only every seen a positive side during her three all-access visits. Gloriavale: The Return will be available on TVNZ Ondemand this month.

Religion •

NZ on Air announces Dr Ruth Harley as new chair - who previously had job in 90s

Dr Ruth Harley CNZM has been appointed as the head of the Broadcasting Commission.

Television •

Kiwi actress delights makers of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle movie with her Princess Diana likeness

Bonnie Soper stars in Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance.

Royalty •

Lab animals' deadly fate: 'Labs don't want people to know'

About 40% of the 250,000 research animals used in NZ in 2015 were euthanised.

Animals •

Anti-Israel protesters and beeping box removed from Wellington movie screening by police

A documentary about a former Israeli PM was being shown.

Middle East •

Athletes who vanished during Commonwealth Games turn up in Sydney

Nineteen athletes disappeared during the Games, including five boxers and three wrestlers from Cameroon.

Workwear maker Argyle fined $52,500 over jackets which didn't protect from electrical burns as claimed

Judge Mary-Beth Sharp called the offending "highly careless if not grossly negligent".

Business •

'Treats us like dumb savages' - Iwi accuse winery of 'strumming... racial tension' after proposed fix for controversial Te Mata track

The public letter released by Ngati Kahungunu iwi comes as Craggy Range released options to fix the Hawke's Bay track.

Hawkes Bay •

Watch as five-year-old son of slain Indiana police officer is given guard of honour by dad's colleagues on return to school

Dakota Pitts' dad Rob died in the line of duty earlier this month.

North America •

About 40 per cent of Pacific people in NZ live in overcrowded homes, statistics show

Senior Analyst Dr Rosemary Goodyear said "crowding, especially severe crowding, is linked with poorer health, higher rates of infectious diseases, and poorer educational outcomes for children.

Property •

Watch: Humble Akira Ioane plays down chances of first official All Blacks selection despite stellar Super Rugby season

Ioane says he's focused on Saturday's game against the Crusaders, not the All Blacks' naming the day after.

Variable speed limits on Auckland motorway to increase from 80km/h to 100km/h after significant public pressure

Changes on State Highway 16 (the Northwestern Motorway) and State Highway 16 will begin taking effect from July.

Transport •

Budget 2018 to 'set out the steps' for a transition to low-carbon economy

Finance Minister Grant Robertson said today the Budget would pave the way to "changes that need to be made".

Politics •

Air New Zealand stings customers with major ticket price rise

The airline says they're reacting to rising costs, including jet fuel.

Travel •

Kids as young as four months allegedly tortured 'for sadistic purposes' by father in California home littered with human and animal faeces

Children removed from a squalid home had puncture wounds, burns and bruising.

Crime And Justice •

One person dead and four others injured after crash in Northland

Police were called to the crash, which involved two cars, on Houhora Heads Road in Pukenui north of Kaitaia.

'Say it to my face' - Andrew Fifita calls out online troll who used racist and offensive term

The Tongan powerhouse decided enough was enough.

Patrick Tuipulotu likely to miss All Blacks series against France with shoulder injury

Tuipulotu was injured when the Blues went down to the Hurricanes on Friday.

Blues •

Do you know this man? CCTV footage released of man wanted over Auckland sexual assault where woman was dragged into bush, strangled

A passing cyclist heard the woman's screams and rushed to her aid stopping the brutal attack early Friday morning.

Crime And Justice •

Police seeking witnesses in Auckland crash which killed elderly pedestrian

The accident in Forrest Hill on May 10 involved a blue Toyota Vitz.

Auckland •

Tornado hits Tauranga, blows over garage

The twister hit Pyes Pa Rd after midday just south of Tauranga.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Queensland legend Cameron Smith retires from representative duties

Smith has won 11 out of 12 State of Origin series with the Queensland Maroons.

NRL •

Most watched video: 'That's not a very good question!' Winston Peters' wisecrack at National leaves Paula Bennett unimpressed

The Deputy Prime Minister aimed his wit at the opposition during an engaging Question Time in Parliament.

Politics •

Video: 'There is a question in here?' Cheeky Crusaders coach Scott Roberston laughs after Mayor interrupts council members' long-winded question

The Crusaders coach couldn't contain his laughter after Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel asked her fellow council member to get to the point of his question.

Crusaders •

'High handed arrogant approach' – Simon Bridges accuses PM of not listening to business over minimum wage increase

Jacinda Ardern countered by saying all will be revealed when the budget is released on Thursday.

Politics •

Head Hunter gang member allegedly involved in 'unprovoked, malicious assault' on motorists while on Johnny Danger memorial ride in Auckland

A man was punched unconscious by a Head Hunter gang member after a minor crash during the ride.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: Homeless hero defends older women attacked in New York street assault

The homeless man sprung into action to catch the unprovoked attacker this past Mother’s Day.

North America •

Video: 'There is a lot of questions still there' - NZ Rugby Players' boss Rob Nichol pro Pacific Super Rugby team, not sure it will happen

Nichol says there will be a lot of work needed to be done for a Pacific team to enter the competition.

Most watched: Heartbroken Canterbury farmer weeps as his cows are taken for slaughter, amid Mycoplasma bovis

Frank Peters struggled to contain his emotions as he talked about sending 670 cows to the works in Christchurch as the Mycoplasma bovis disease spreads.

Farming •

Watch: 'We're going to the death' - Ruben Wiki gets stuck into players as Warriors go all out in brutal contact session

After going down 32-0 to the Roosters on Saturday the Warriors players let out some of their frustrations on each other.

Hopeful Christian, founder of West Coast religious sect Gloriavale, dies

Hopeful Christian, previously known as Neville Cooper, founded Gloriavale in 1969.

Religion •

Slip closes state highway north of New Plymouth

NZTA is asking people to avoid State Highway 3 near the Mt Messenger Tunnel.

Transport •

Four teenagers charged with aggravated robbery of Taumarunui pizza store using sawn-off gun

The 16-year-olds entered Mr Pizza wearing balaclavas on Friday night.

First charter school signs up to state system

Auckland's Vanguard Military School will be a designated character school with a board of trustees.

Education •

Two more retail chains caught underpaying staff - Briscoes and Hannahs

"I feel if I say something I may face repercussions," a Hannahs employee said.

Employment •

'We have to try everything we can' - Government 'exploring all the options' to ease housing costs for first-home buyers

The PM said they are looking at options for shared equity.

Property •

A goat-shaped drinking flask and Adele tickets - what were New Zealand's MPs gifted in 2017?

Tickets to sporting events were also popular choices for gifts.

Politics •

All Blacks star Elliot Dixon to stay with Highlanders, Shane Christie retires due to concussion

Dixon has signed on with the Highlanders for another two years.

Highlanders •

Minister of Sport says islands-based Super Rugby team would be 'embraced by Pasifika community'

The government and NZ Rugby funded an $80,000 feasibility study.

Politics •

Big Kiwi sporting personalities turn out for annual Halberg Challenge to help disabled kids

Supreme Halberg winners Team NZ took part in the run, cycle and row event fundraiser.

Watch the first and only TV interview with Gloriavale leader Hopeful Christian, where he revealed inner-workings of secretive religious sect

The controversial religious leader died today after a battle with cancer. He spoke with Sunday's Janet McIntyre in this 2007 piece.

Religion •

'It is not safe' - skin cancer surgeon wants gel and UV lamp manicures banned

Dr Maria Reeves says there's evidence overseas of skin cancers, but a nail technician says the treatment is safe.

Health •

Meet the inspiring Kiwi who uses a wheelchair and now has a PhD in dance

Suzanne Cowan says people with a disability should refuse to listen to other people's limitations.

Watch: MRI scan confirms legitimacy of world's first two-headed fawn

The conjoined twins were discovered by a mushroom hunter in the woods of Minnesota in 2016.

Animals •
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