Archives for Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Archives for 16 February 2025

As new charter schools open, we know little about how they worked last time

Analysis: We need to ask why the resources being channelled into charter schools can’t be made available to state schools instead, says the University of Auckland's Jude MacArthur.

Politics •Sun, Feb 16

Trump faces hurdles in bid to fire thousands of federal workers

Here's what to know about the US federal workforce, its job protections and the process of cutting back on its ranks.

Donald Trump •Sun, Feb 16

Minister quizzed on decision for NZ-born teen facing deportation

Erica Stanford says the decision was up to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk, who has chosen not to use his ministerial discretion in the case.

Politics •Sun, Feb 16

Two dead in separate crashes in Auckland, Southland

Emergency services responded to two fatal crashes in Auckland and Southland, as well as a car crashing into a house in Hastings overnight.

Accidents •Sun, Feb 16

Man critically injured in Hamilton shooting overnight

Emergency services were called to Winstone Ave in Chartwell at around 5am to reports of shots heard.

Hamilton And Waikato •Sun, Feb 16

New safety push as farming continues to lead workplace deaths

Worksafe inspections manager Rob Pope said 14 workers were killed on farms last year – 40% of all reported workplace fatalities.

Farming •Sun, Feb 16

'Freak' Jordan highlights value for Crusaders in opening win

The early-season form of the All Blacks wing will be one of several highlights for Crusaders coach Rob Penney.

Crusaders •Sun, Feb 16

Canterbury scrub fire contained, SH7 reopens to traffic

Nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution but residents have since returned, Fire and Emergency NZ assistant commander Dave Key said.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sun, Feb 16

Wellington apartment block fire extinguished, no injuries reported

Emergency services received reports of the fire at the Pukehinau Flats on Brooklyn Rd at around 2.30pm.

Wellington •Sun, Feb 16

Police investigate assault allegations at Destiny Church pride protest

Protesters stormed a drag king event in Te Atatū and halted the Auckland Rainbow Parade for 10 minutes yesterday.

Auckland •Sun, Feb 16

Working to save NZ's famous 'ten dollar note' bird from extinction

Volunteers for Eastern Whio Link have helped fledge more than 120 chicks, with over 1000 traps catching stoats and rats covering 30,000 hectares.

Conservation •Sun, Feb 16

Poll reveals Kiwis' thoughts on issue of homelessness in their community

Recently the Government changed its approach to social housing, promising to sell off what isn’t fit for purpose and build cheaper, more targeted homes.

Homelessness •Sun, Feb 16

Recreated 1937 Bugatti Atlantic unveiled at Napier Art Deco Festival

Classics Museum owner Tom Andrews said the car was the “pinnacle” for collectors.

Hawkes Bay •Sun, Feb 16

The unusual machine mowing aquatic weed at Lake Horowhenua

Horizon Regional Council expects to break its record of 400 tonnes of weed harvested from the lake floor.

Environment •Sun, Feb 16

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