Archives for 18 August 2023

Jack Tame: Migrant work visa review can't come soon enough

Close to 80,000 people have arrived here on the visa, but it’s resulting in exploitation and fuelling the kind of low-skill economy we were supposed to leave behind after Covid-19, Jack Tame writes.

Immigration •August 18, 2023

Kiwi duo Tanner and Wilde 'pushing each other' to new bests

Hayden Wilde and Sam Tanner are getting impressive results in their sports thanks partly to the training - and friendship - they can call upon.

Athletics •August 18, 2023

Man arrested after parachuting from top of Eiffel Tower

It comes after two American tourists, who had too much to drink, reportedly ended up spending the night at the top of the tower.

UK And Europe •August 18, 2023

Man removed from Air NZ flight to Samoa after 'security risk'

The incident occurred shortly after passengers boarded NZ990 from Auckland to Apia.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Worker speaks out after midwifery student assaulted outside Middlemore

A midwifery student was assaulted while walking to the car park on Monday night, leaving other hospital workers feeling unsettled.

Health •August 18, 2023

Countdown rebrand: Tauranga store reopens with new name

It's been nearly two decades since the brand was used by the supermarket giant.

Business •August 18, 2023

Black Caps hold on against UAE to avoid T20 upset

An explosive 50 from Tim Seifert along with a crucial five-wicket bag from Tim Southee was enough to get the Black Caps home by 19 runs in Dubai.

Black Caps •August 18, 2023

Northland woman pleads not guilty to murdering two children

The two children aged one and four were found dead at a Ruakākā property in May.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Alan Hall to get $5m payout for wrongful murder conviction

Hall spent 19 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of Arthur Easton's 1985 murder.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Alan Hall's family on 'bittersweet' Crown apology, compensation

Hall will get an apology from the Crown and over $4.9m in compensation - about $260,000 for every year he spent behind bars.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Lotto's $37m Powerball prize claimed

The winning ticket was sold at New World Kapiti in Paraparaumu.

Wellington •August 18, 2023

Younger employees are the least happy at work - new study

It measured work and well-being outcomes over a range of ages and found that workers aged 35 and under scored the worst across almost all of them.

Employment •August 18, 2023

Whitney Hansen named coach of new Black Ferns XV team

NZR unveiled the new team with the hopes of growing the women's game in New Zealand and providing a high-performance pathway to the Black Ferns.

Black Ferns •August 18, 2023

Andy Farrell slams 'disgusting circus' surrounding son's red card drama

The Ireland coach said he doesn't usually comment on his son Owen Farrell but recent events stemming from England's game against Wales have him seething.

Rugby World Cup •August 18, 2023

Auckland's infamous motorway pig gets new home, name

Reggie has been given a new home at a Taranaki animal sanctuary.

Animals •August 18, 2023

Determined Ian Foster sets the tone as All Blacks depart for RWC

A belief is seemingly burning bright throughout this year's squad - belief that has grown out of recent adversity, writes Brodyn Knuckey.

All Blacks •August 18, 2023

Sandra Bullock 'heartbroken' over The Blind Side scandal

The actress won an Oscar in 2009 for portraying Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie - which depicts the family who adopted homeless African-American teenager, Michael Oher, and helped him achieve excellence in American football.

Movies •August 18, 2023

Search for Whanganui driver who crashed into house fleeing police

Police say the lone driver has fled the scene and inquires are underway to find them.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Sir Michael Parkinson remembered: 'Fiercely intelligent and funny'

Sunday correspondent Mark Crysell remembers meeting Sir Michael Parkinson, who died yesterday aged 88, at his home in Windsor.

UK And Europe •August 18, 2023

'Highly visible' police presence in Auckland ahead of gang funeral

Charles Anthony Pongi was fatally shot in a brawl between members of the Head Hunters MC and Rebel MC gangs at Taurima Reserve on August 5.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Alan Hall's supporters seek Royal Commission into wrongful conviction

Geoff and Greg Hall celebrated their brother's freedom, but want to see more done to understand how his "miscarriage of justice" came to be.

Crime And Justice •August 18, 2023

Poo, privacy, slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rules

Rotorua's "smallest school" is pleading for neighbouring properties to not be allowed to build up.

Education •August 18, 2023

Minor party initiative scrutinised by Electoral Commission

The 2020 general election saw minor parties split more than 200,000 votes, and one organisation is now chasing unity.

Politics •August 18, 2023

Pizza shop rampage sees Aus man arrested

The man, 33, has been charged with theft, five counts of property damage and spitting on police.

Australia •August 18, 2023

Dental hygienists injecting botox without training causes alarm

There’s a warning of botch-ups and the risk of serious and permanent damage.

Health •August 18, 2023

Watch: Farm girl jumps for joy after winning Rugby World Cup trip

Quinn Thorby, 11, has dreams of becoming a Black Fern one day.

Rugby World Cup •August 18, 2023

Britney Spears 'in great spirits' despite split from husband

The singer, 41, is said to be doing well and is focusing on the release of her memoir.

Music •August 18, 2023

'I'll keep working': great grandmother celebrates 50 years at job

Audrey Savage says she still loves coming in to work, even after half a century.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •August 18, 2023

Koroneihana 2023: Tainui acknowledge passing of loved ones

A kawe mate – ceremony to acknowledge those who have died in the past year – was held at the annual coronation celebrations.

Te Ao Maori •August 18, 2023

Fear of repeat accident as hordes of off-roaders take over Ripirō Beach

Daisy Fernandez died, 13, after being struck by an unregistered motorbike on Ripirō's Glinks Gully on New Year's Eve in 2007.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •August 18, 2023

Aussie netball great proposes changes to grow the global game

Former Australia coach Lisa Alexander believes there's room for changes at both the domestic and international levels to help not only the Silver Ferns, but other sides too.

Silver Ferns •August 18, 2023

Warriors' winning ways continue in thriller against Sea Eagles

A runaway effort to Warriors second-rower Marata Niukore with eight minutes remaining broke Manly hearts, with the loss on Friday night officially killing off the Sea Eagles' playoff hopes.

Warriors •August 18, 2023