Archives for 12 January 2019

One dead, four injured in multi-car crash on Auckland's Southern motorway

The accident occurred about 10pm last night.

Accidents •January 12, 2019

Wellington Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to offer virtual help for the blind

Navigating airports can be difficult at the best of times.

Wellington •January 12, 2019

Retired friends create special bush track to almost forgotten Catlins waterfall

Wayne Allen and Peter Hill knew it existed so they decided others needed to see its beauty.

Dunedin And Otago •January 12, 2019

Kiwi Michael Venus storms into ASB Classic doubles final in straight sets

Venus and Raven Klaasen defeated America's Bryan brothers to advance.

January 12, 2019

One-Test All Black Matt Proctor signs for English club Northampton Saints

The Hurricanes centre will reunite with former coach Chris Boyd in England.

All Blacks •January 12, 2019

Scam warning after people pretending to be deaf try to sell cards

Deaf Action has warned people that a group of people are trying to make money from feigning deafness.

Crime And Justice •January 12, 2019

'She is anybody's game' - World Cup wide open, says former Irish-Kiwi star

Jared Payne says that the northern hemisphere sides have closed the gulf on the All Blacks.

All Blacks •January 12, 2019

Mark Hager quits as Black Sticks women's coach to join England

The long serving coach has been under fire since falling out with the Black Sticks side last year.

Hockey •January 12, 2019

'He never did anything I questioned' - Black Sticks women's captain defends outgoing coach Mark Hager

Hager's departure comes in somewhat controversial circumstances, with the imminent release of a review into the Black Sticks women's culture, with allegations of bullying and junior players being treated unfairly under his tutelage.

Hockey •January 12, 2019

Investigation underway after couple says they were severely sunburned despite using Cancer Society SPF 50+ sunblock

After six hours in the sun and a whole tube of sunscreen a man and his partner suffer stinging sunburn.

January 12, 2019

'Every game is a trial' – India series Black Caps' bowlers' World Cup audition

There is plenty of competition for places, says paceman Lockie Ferguson.

Black Caps •January 12, 2019

Black Caps expecting fight against India after Sri Lanka clean sweep

The two sides meet for five ODIs and three T20Is from next week.

Black Caps •January 12, 2019

Video: One person dead and several others injured after bus vs car crash in Auckland

St John Ambulance has tweeted saying there are multiple injuries.

Accidents •January 12, 2019

Matt Proctor could have been '50 or 60-cap All Black', says Hurricanes boss

The Hurricanes centre revealed he's joining English side Northampton Saints.

All Blacks •January 12, 2019

Kiwi Michael Venus falls in ASB Classic doubles final as evasive action goes wrong

Venus and Raven Klaasen slumped to a straight sets defeat after some bad luck for the Kiwi.

January 12, 2019

One person critically injured after two-car crash in Northland Peninsula

The incident, involving a car and a campervan, occurred at the intersection of Sanspit Road and Sharp Road, in Warkworth, at 1.50pm.

Accidents •January 12, 2019

Donald Trump pulls back from declaring a national emergency over southern border wall

The President has said it’s a job for Congress to find the money to build the controversial wall.

Politics •January 12, 2019

R. Kelly's denies all sexual misconduct allegation through lawyer

Attorney Steven Greenburg is refuting multiple allegation made in Lifetime's "Surviving R. Kelly" documentary released last week.

January 12, 2019

Body recovered in search for swimmer who failed to resurface after entering water at Whangārei Falls

The Whangārei Falls has since reopened to the public.

Northland •January 12, 2019

Watch: First images of far side of the moon released by China's national space agency after historic probe landing

The Chang'e-4 probe took 12 minutes to descend onto the moon's surface.

Asia •January 12, 2019

Paramedic calls for holidaymakers to drive to the conditions after horror 24 hours on Auckland roads

Three serious crashes have claimed two lives in the region today.

January 12, 2019

Kiwi parents feeling financial strain as students prepare to head back to school

Finance and budgeting helpline Money Talks say they've had their busiest week ever.

Education •January 12, 2019

Holidaymakers blamed for rubbish strewn across roadsides, parks and reserves

Councils across the country are grappling with the problem of illegal waste dumping.

Environment •January 12, 2019

Drone deliveries of life-saving vaccines on the cards for Vanuatu

Drones travelled up to forty kilometres over rugged mountain terrain to get to remote island communities in a trail.

Pacific Islands •January 12, 2019

Netflix facing lawsuit over Black Mirror pick-a-path movie

The trademark owner of the Choose Your Own Adventure Series is suing the Netflix for millions.

Movies •January 12, 2019