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Archives for 8 June 2021

Three people die on NZ roads over Queen's Birthday weekend

There were fatal crashes in Auckland, Waikato, and Otago.

Travel •

Missing Auckland man, 76, found safe and well

Vaisaili Paulo went missing from Wesley, but has now been located.

Auckland •

Morning Briefing June 8: Hospitals brace for disruption as 30,000 nurses strike

A nurses strike is set to affect all public hospitals, while Kiwis stranded in Melbourne prepare to fly home.

Morning Briefing •

Nurses' union says members are 'exhausted' and many are considering leaving NZ to work elsewhere

NZNO members voted against the DHB's latest offer and will strike tomorrow.

Health •

Robertson says Pharmac's bulk-buying model is 'different', not 'worse' than other OECD countries

The Finance Minister says the Pharmac review will investigate how it can help more Kiwis get access to drugs.

Health •

Operation Trojan Shield: Police operation targeting organised crime unfolds across the North Island - and the world

"A number of people" are facing a wide range of serious drug dealing and money laundering offences.

Crime And Justice •

Authorities urged to 'stop being reactive' when it comes to helping keep South Auckland teens out of gangs

Otara Health has employed two youth workers who have succeeded in keeping teens away from gangs but funding has only been provided for six months.

Auckland •

'Good synergy' a key part of new album's success for revamped Crowded House lineup

The legendary band is back with a new studio album, their first in 11 years.

Music •

Heavy rain warning for Gisborne, wind warnings for Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel Peninsula

A complex low-pressure system affecting northern Aotearoa is expected to slowly move northwards.

Northland •

HeadFit Awards want to hear about 'big breakthroughs' and small wins in workplace mental health

“The whole purpose of these awards to is to lift up and recognise and celebrate people who are doing good, good stuff,” awards convenor Grant Pritchard said.

Health •

'I can't feel my feet' - Breakfast reporter takes icy plunge at Auckland beach with Peter Burling for charity

Burling and Blair Tuke are encouraging Kiwis for the second straight year to take a 30-second dip in the ocean this winter for charity.

Conservation •

'Patience is a virtue' — Lorde teases new music 'arriving in 2021'

Ella Yelich-O'Connor revealed the cover artwork for a comeback song called Solar Power.

Music •

Man charged with manslaughter over death of MMA fighter Liufau Vake

The man is one of four facing charges over the death of Vake.

Auckland •

Mongrel Mob, Head Hunters, Comancheros gang members arrested, $3.7 million in assets seized in Operation Trojan Shield

Police said those arrested are facing a wide range of serious drug dealing and money laundering offences.

Crime And Justice •

India cricket coach says World Test Championship final should be 'best of three'

Ravi Shastri said a series would be a better culmination of two-and-a-half years' worth of Test cricket.

Black Caps •

Pair bailed after court appearance over four-year-old Flaxmere boy left with permanent brain damage

The man and woman can keep their name hidden for now.

Hawkes Bay •

Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb taken to El Salvador hospital after birthday blackout

Hareb said she her friends had to recount the scary two-to-three minute episode to her.

Olympics •

'Irritation' over bees in urban areas could see hive numbers in Auckland backyards limited

Auckland Council says the rise in popularity of beekeeping over recent years is causing issues.

Auckland •

Two more men face sexual abuse charges relating to Auckland's Dilworth School

Both men have been granted interim name suppression.

Auckland •

Pair arrested over California road rage shooting that killed 6-year-old boy

Aiden Leos was fatally shot in the stomach in an incident stemming from "a perceived unsafe lane change."

North America •

'Māori have suffered' - Willie Jackson invites Paul Goldsmith to marae after his comments on colonisation

Over the weekend National's Goldsmith said "on balance" colonisation had been a good thing for Māori.

Politics •

Waikato Mongrel Mob chapter is victim of 'smear campaign' after members arrested, says gang's PR rep

Senior Waikato Mongrel Mob Kingdom members were among the 35 arrested today as a result of global law enforcement operation.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Ten new Covid-19 cases at NZ's border in past two days, none in the community

Today marks 100 days since the last known case of community transmission of the virus in New Zealand.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Greg Murphy reveals shock Bathurst entry is a returned favour 27 years in the making

The Kiwi motorsport great is out of retirement for a return on Mount Panorama thanks to an old friend.

Australia •

Four-year-old who died at Auckland childcare centre found tangled on slide by another child — coroner

Aldrich Viju died at Angels Childcare Centre in November 2016.

Auckland •

Andrew Saville grills Tom Robinson about Blues 'falling at the last hurdle' as shot at Super Rugby final looms

A bonus point win at Eden Park over the winless Force will seal the Blues' spot in the championship.

Blues •

Police seek public's help locating another Head Hunters gang member over Sofitel shooting

Police say Fred Tanuvasa, 37, is considered dangerous.

Auckland •

'Reassuring' — Govt confirms shipment of 1m Covid-19 vaccines headed to NZ in July

There have been concerns previously of the rollout slowing down without a sizeable shipment in July.

Politics •

Three South Auckland dairies ordered to pay $57,000 for migrant exploitation

A director tried to lie his way out of wrongdoing, authorities said.

Auckland •

PM Jacinda Ardern plans to get first Covid-19 vaccine by end of next week

It comes as the Government announced about 1m vaccines are set to arrive in July.

Politics •

Sophie Devine speaks about mental health-related break from cricket — 'It was bubbling away for a while'

The White Ferns captain said it was a tough decision to step away from the game, but knows it was the right call.

Health •

Hamilton woman 'had to sit down' after winning $16.5m with Lotto over long weekend

She said she was "over the moon" after believing she had won $16,500 - and then realised her mistake.

Hamilton And Waikato •

RNZYS members looking at legal options if Team NZ take America's Cup overseas

Concerned members may enforce fine print in the cup's Deed of Gift agreement to keep sailing here.

Americas Cup •

'Cautious optimism' in NZ as US approves first drug in two decades to treat Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's New Zealand chief executive Catherine Hall says it's "still early days".

Health •

Canterbury family proves rallying is in their blood, with five participants in one race

The entire Stokes family was involved in this weekend's even, with three racing and the other two crewing.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Two mental health facilities inspected by Chief Ombudsman deemed not fit for purpose

Hutt Hospital's Te Whare Ahuru unit and Palmerston North Hospital's STAR 1 unit were deemed not fit for purpose after the surprise inspections last year.

Health •

How well should we be washing our fruit and vege?

Seven Sharp has the definitive answer on whether it's safe or not to skip the wash.

Food And Drink •

Mongrel Mob boss lashes out at police over 'payback' bust, blames gang's foray into politics

Thirty-five gang members across Waikato Comancheros, Waikato Mongrel Mob and Head Hunters were arrested yesterday as part of worldwide Operation Trojan Shield.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Hawke's Bay school aims to buck 100 years of tradition to go co-ed, cut tuition in half

Hereworth School officials told Seven Sharp they're just waiting on Ministry of Education approval of their plans.

Education •

'Significant improvements' needed in Government's joint venture on family, sexual violence — Auditor-General

In a report released today, John Ryan said only limited changes have been seen in how government agencies work together.

Social Issues •
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