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Archives for 16 May 2022

Bracing for her future: Baby giraffe fitted with orthotic

The calf was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with her front limb bending the wrong way. Safari park staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.

Animals •

Ardern 'doing OK' isolating at home with Covid-19

The Prime Minister tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday.

Covid 19 •

Hopes new app will make rural crime easier to report

With crime incidents on farms increasing, a two-year trial of the tool is underway in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.

Farming •

Climate change plan released by Government today

The Government will be revealing the way it plans to reduce New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions to eventually reach net zero by 2050.

Climate Change •

Grocery price reductions 'not just marketing' - Foodstuffs

From today the grocery giant is set to lower and freeze prices on around 100 items in its stores across New Zealand.

Cost Of Living •

Buffalo shooting: New online tools helped stop it going viral

The head of the Christchurch Call says the global initiative has made it harder for people to weaponise the internet.

Crime And Justice •

Parliament protest: Court appearances for alleged fire lighters

The pair, from Golden Bay, entered no plea at their first appearance.

Wellington •

Opinion: Chiefs' and Canes' late dramatics highlight Aussie weakness

The Waratahs and Rebels both losing from clear winning positions are more signs of an Aussie inferiority complex, writes Patrick McKendry.

Chiefs •

East Coast land owner fighting back against century-old law

Tina Olsen-Ratana is on a mission to gain back control of her whenua after leasing laws dating back 100 years locked her and others out of controlling their land blocks.

Gisborne •

Excavator smashed into Wainuiomata BP during raid

The business was left badly damaged.

Crime And Justice •

Cons, tech fails and market swings cast shadow over NFT future

NFT expert and University of Auckland professor, Alex Sims, said the technology was not necessarily the problem, the people were.

Technology •

7061 new Covid cases on Monday, 5 deaths reported

There are 415 people in hospital with Covid-19.

Covid 19 •

Bed bugs take a beating on Fiordland's Kepler Track

In good news for trampers, no live bed bugs have been found since January and no dead bed bugs since March.

Environment •

$2.9b climate change boost for EVs, waste, emissions reduction

A new scrap-and-replace scheme for people to move to EVs and a nationalised curbside waste collection service is part of a significant $2.9b investment into tackling climate change.

Budget 2022 •

Full video: Report into Cycling NZ released after Olivia Podmore’s death

The popular cyclist died suddenly last year, prompting more questions into the culture at Cycling NZ.

Social Issues •

Men and women battle it out at New Zealand ploughing champs

“Preparation is 85% of the game really,” conventional tractor ploughing winner Ian Woolley said.

Farming •

Motutapu, Rangitoto islands 'stoat-free' after 2-year invasion

Three male stoats have been trapped, leaving the islands and the taonga species they nurture one less challenge to contend with.

Auckland •

Lotto win sees Wellington workmates share $500k

A man was left speechless after realising the ticket he bought with his co-worker was a winner.

Wellington •

'Reckless driving' journey after robbers flee Auckland store

A 20-year-old and three teenagers were arrested after a Silverdale electronics store was robbed.

Crime And Justice •

WorkSafe reopening investigation after injured worker pressured to lie

Inspectors will be looking into whether the companies involved have and are meeting their requirements under the law.

Auckland •

Why health workers are striking and leaving for better pay overseas

"I probably put in an extra 10 hours a week in unpaid overtime, I’ve got a masters degree and I still start off on a $53k salary. It’s terrible."

Employment •

Cycling NZ environment diminishes 'the mana of athletes' - report

A four-person panel's released a scathing report into the culture at CNZ, coming in the wake of Olivia Podmore's sudden death.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Young Ōpōtiki fashion designer making waves with luxury brand

The 24-year-old designer is putting the quiet Bay of Plenty town on the map with high end clothing and fragrances.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Fair Go: Is it legal to dump rubbish in someone else's skip?

It's a bad habit most of us can say we're guilty of: chucking our rubbish into a skip bin that someone else is paying for.

Featured •
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