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Archives for 22 May 2020

National Party to hold leadership vote today

Simon Bridges' leadership hangs in the balance.

Politics •

Boris Johnson makes U-turn, scraps surcharge for migrant healthcare workers

It comes just a day after the British Prime Minister told the House of Commons NHS fee would stay.

UK And Europe •

Clean pens and more voting stations: How Election Day will look under Alert Level 2

It'll be an election like no other, but there'll be few excuses for not having your say.

Politics •

Kiwis re-connect with essential lost arts during Covid-19 lockdown

During the height of the Covid-19 lockdown, while shops remained closed, Kiwis learnt how to be more self-sufficient.

Arts And Culture •

Covid-19: Police give green-light to large church services, contradicting PM's stance

New guidelines issued by police today would potentially allow dozens to attend a service at any one time.

Morning Briefing May 22: Moment of truth for Simon Bridges

Simon Bridges' grip on the National party leadership slips further and police say church services could go ahead in larger numbers.

Morning Briefing •

Study finds cancer prevalent among NZ veterans who witnessed French nuclear explosions in 1973

Many of their children have fertility problems, new research has shown.

Health •

'It's all over' - Political commentators predict Todd Muller to win today's National caucus vote

National MPs will descend on Wellington today to decide who will lead their party into the next election.

Politics •

'A few things need to happen' but grounded Kieran Read open to playing Mitre 10 Cup

Read is back in Christchurch after his new chapter in Japan was stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

All Blacks •

Kiwi songstress Gin Wigmore releases new single, her first as an independent artist

The Kiwi musician's single titled Hangover Halo is out everywhere in New Zealand today.

Music •

Redundancies expected as Auckland Council predicts $550m revenue shortfall due to Covid-19

Incomes from many of the usual sources have fallen significantly, and rates revenue could also fall as deferment schemes kick in.

Auckland •

Watch: Trump says he tested 'very positively' for Covid-19 before clarifying: ‘positively negative’

The president also joked with reporters that he'd like to stick them on the rocket.

North America •

Tongan powerhouse Ben Murdoch-Masila eager to join depleted Warriors on loan

The prop signed with the Warriors for 2021 but with Super League on hold, an early arrival could be on the cards.

Warriors •

‘I don’t like to see people suffer’ - Covid-19 survivor discusses donation of antibodies-laden plasma

Survivors' plasma contains antibodies to coronavirus which can assist those battling the virus.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Gang member pleads guilty to manslaughter for fatal hit-and-run while fleeing police

Liam Teau Ariki Strickland was the subject of a week-long manhunt in Christchurch last year after pedestrian Dean Amies' death.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Bridges v Muller: National MPs face media ahead of caucus showdown

"I would much rather be back in my electorate," Anne Tolley said.

Politics •

Young Auckland feijoa hunters believe they have record on their hands with 423g whopper

The average feijoa weighs around 50 grams.

Food And Drink •

Searchers flock to dense Tasman bush as hunt for two young trampers ramps up

Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, have been missing since setting off for a hike on May 9.

Tasman •

Students and amateurs brace for return of team sports

With recent Covid-19 cases minimal and no community transmission for six weeks, there's some hope for a restart to organised team sport.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Auckland War Memorial Museum, Te Papa to reopen to the public next week

Te Papa will begin a phased re-opening from Thursday 28 May.

Wellington •

ASB drops mortgage rates to new low as 'mortage wars' continue

Westpac and TSB yesterday cut their one year fixed term rate to 2.79 per cent, in response to ANZ doing the same earlier this week.

Business •

Burnt out car door highlights dangers of leaving hand sanitiser in a hot vehicle

A fire department in Wisconsin is reminding people that the popular consumable during the pandemic is flammable.

North America •

Wounded guard's heroism thwarted 'terrorism-related' rampage at US military base

The female sailor was able to raise a barrier and prevent the gunman from getting onto the base.

North America •

National's Todd Muller arrives at Parliament ahead of today's leadership vote

MPs will decide on the party's leader today.

Politics •

Police suspect hit-and-run after pedestrian found critically injured alongside SH2 overnight

A 42-year-old man is in a critical condition in Wellington.

Wellington •

Covid-19: Health officials announce one new case, urge churches to abide by 10-person limit

Today's figures will be released electronically, with no press conference scheduled.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Judith Collins offers rare praise for Ardern, criticises Bridges, but won’t reveal her caucus vote

Ms Collins was clearly enjoying the media spotlight ahead of today’s caucus meeting.

Politics •

Group of native ducks released into wild after Covid-19 caused slight hold up

Forty-nine pāteke/brown teal ducks last night arrived to their new home in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Animals •

'I was crying on my bedroom floor' - Nehe Milner-Skudder opens up about 'dark places' in injury-plagued career

He's hoping for a fresh start with the Highlanders.

Hurricanes •

Navy veteran wishes Pacific nuclear protest in 1973 didn't happen after suffering rare cancer

Tony Cox took part in a study that found that 37 per cent of Mururoa veterans have a variety of cancers.

Health •

Simon Bridges rolled, Todd Muller new National Party leader

The coup came after a disastrous poll result for Mr Bridges.

Politics •

Police search five hours after motorist crashed down embankment but didn't know where she was

The elderly woman said water was coming into her car before her phone died.

Accidents •

Man charged with murder after death of infant in South Auckland

The child died at Middlemore Hospital on April 13 after being assaulted at an address in Papatoetoe, police said.

Auckland •

Sam Whitelock admits he'd 'love to have' All Blacks captaincy but will 'help and support' Sam Cane

Whitelock said there were some positives to not getting the job.

All Blacks •

Simon Bridges thanks NZ after being ousted as National Party leader

In a tweet featuring a photo of his family, Mr Bridges said: “More time for the most important job I have. Thank you New Zealand.”

Politics •

'Repugnant' - Wilson Parking slammed by Wellington regional councillors for ad warning people off 'crowded public transport'

The radio ad, carried on Newstalk ZB, encourages people to "skip crowded public transport" in favour of parking at their facilities.

Wellington •

New National leader Todd Muller says he's 'not interested in opposition for opposition's sake'

Mr Muller says he won't shy away from criticising the Government, but "ultimately values and ideas are what ground me".

Politics •

National's new leader Todd Muller won't rule out working with Winston Peters as election looms

Earlier this year Simon Bridges had said the party wouldn't work with the New Zealand First leader.

Politics •

Air New Zealand adds to 3500 job losses with cuts to executive team

Airlines around the world, including the national carrier, continue to suffer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Travel •

Celebrity cat Mittens 'his floofiness' awarded key to the city by Wellington's mayor

Mittens becomes the first non-human recipient of the key, with previous recipients including Brendon McCullum and Sir Peter Jackson.

Wellington •

Simon Bridges to spend time 'being a better dad and husband' after losing leadership

"It's been a privilege," he told media today after being ousted by Todd Muller as National Party leader.

Politics •

Homicide inquiry underway after missing man's body found in Southland

Dale Watene was last seen more than a month before his body was found.

Crime And Justice •

Sam Whitelock joins calls for return of North Island v South Island rugby match

The All Blacks lock is relishing a possible New Zealand inter-island showdown.

'I can still have a big impact' - Sam Whitelock relishing All Blacks leadership role, despite not being captain

Whitelock was overlooked in favour of Sam Cane to lead the All Blacks.

All Blacks •

Japan's Top League sides ready for Super Rugby step up, believes Sam Whitelock

The All Blacks lock says the top Japanese side can compete with the southern hemisphere.

All Blacks •

Sam Whitelock laughs off injury near miss during lockdown fitness regime

A homemade chin up bar nearly went pear-shaped for the All Blacks lock.

All Blacks •

Court of Appeal upholds 18-year jail term for Christchurch woman's murder in 2016

Sainey Marong, who murdered a Christchurch sex worker, lost an appeal against his sentence.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Search continues for two trampers missing in Kahurangi National Park for nearly two weeks

Tasman trampers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds set off on May 9 but haven't returned.

Tasman •

TVNZ wins big at annual Voyager Media Awards

The major media awards were conducted remotely this year due to the Covid-19 gathering restrictions.

TVNZ •

A look back at former National leader Simon Bridges' life in politics

Mr Bridges was ousted following an emergency caucus meeting four months out from the election.

Politics •

Plans to axe Farah Palmer Cup teams leave NZ's top female players devastated

Any cuts would be a major blow to the women's game in New Zealand.

Appeal launched to send concert organists on contactless tour of rest homes across the country

The From Us with Aroha appeal is hoping to bring some of life's simplest pleasures to residents from next month.

Nelson •

Plasma from Kiwis who've recovered from Covid-19 key to new plan to fight virus

The project involves taking plasma from patients who have had the virus and therefore developed antibodies.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells get to know National leader Todd Muller speed date style

To kick things off the Seven Sharp hosts found out how to pronounce his name - "Muller, like mullet".

Politics •

'They've been saving lives' - Stan Walker pays tribute to workers on the Covid-19 frontline

Talking on Seven Sharp the entertainer also gave a glimpse into what he enjoyed doing during lockdown.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Queenstown tour operators left in the lurch after travel company fails to pay out pre-lockdown activities

Small businesses have been left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Dunedin And Otago •

SANZAAR, Six Nations come together to consult over global rugby calendar

The northern and southern hemispheres are in talks over a proposed aligned schedule.

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