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Archives for 19 March 2025

Don't wait for a foreign hero: NZ supermarkets need competition from within

Breaking up the supermarket sector would be a quick way for the government to reintroduce competition. While waiting for an an international brand to establish itself here could take years.

Opinion And Analysis •

How Filipinos became a beloved part of Southland

When Southland’s dairy farming sector had massive labour shortages in the early 2000s, Filipino dairy workers came to fill those gaps.

Re News •

Why doesn't plastic dry in the dishwasher? Science has the answer

We've all been there. Unloading the dishwasher to find the plastic items wet - what causes it? And what can you do about it?

Science •

One person dies in single-vehicle crash on Auckland's North Shore

A police spokesperson said the single vehicle crash on Beach Rd in Browns Bay was reported shortly before 8pm yesterday.

Auckland •

Gold Coast racing to restore beaches after Alfred

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brought with it massive swells that pounded the coastline for more than a week, washing away an estimated 2000 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of sand.

Weather News •

Western Bay of Plenty District Council leaves LGNZ

There were claims LGNZ had become "extremely political", had swung "far left" and lacked professionalism.

Politics •

NZTA decelerates plans for increasing speed limits on some highways

Automatic speed limit increases on some sections of state highways will now be subject to formal reviews after outcry from communities who had fought for lower speeds.

Transport •

Thief allegedly steals Pokémon cards worth over $2k in Taupō

A 35-year-old man has been charged with burglary, shoplifting and resisting police after allegedly stealing the highly sought after cards from a store.

Crime And Justice •

Commercial fisher fined over electronic monitoring failure

MPI said Campbell McManaway "was given opportunities to comply with the requirement to have a working GPR aboard his boat, but failed to do so".

Crime And Justice •

Peters and Rubio hold 'substantive and productive' meeting

Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was “seriously pleased” with the outcome of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

North America •

Sevens stars to give Black Ferns a World Cup boost

Seven sevens players, including 21-year-old Jorja Miller, have made themselves available for the Black Ferns' World Cup defence in England this year.

Black Ferns •

Dog rescued from sinking yacht in Cass Bay

The 12.5m yacht sunk near Lyttelton during wild weather on Tuesday night.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Parker's route to being two-time world champion: 'We want Usyk'

The Kiwi heavyweight boxer's team say they want to fight the best rather than compete for a vacant world title.

Boxing •

'Rubbish': Luxon hits back at ACT MP's claim farmers are irate with National

The Prime Minister has hit back at claims made by an ACT MP that farmers are irate with the National Party over its Paris Agreement climate commitments.

Farming •

'Politically weakened' and 'muddling through' – Luxon, Hipkins ranked

ANALYSIS: How do our prime minister and opposition party leader stack up on the 'Leadership Capital Index'. Spoiler alert: not very well.

Politics •

Second man dies after weekend incident in Hamilton

Further charges are being considered by police for a 41-year-old man remanded in custody following a first appearance yesterday.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Kmart pickle jars recalled over explosion concerns

Customers are being asked to stop using Anko glass flip-pickle jars and to return them for a refund.

Business •

Alleged burglars attract police by turning car headlights off

A Birkenhead store was robbed half an hour before a police patrol observed a car switching off their headlights near Ōrewa.

Crime And Justice •

Arrests after death of man, 82, in alleged Stokes Valley arson

Ian David Moller was critically injured in a fire at a block of flats in Hanson Grove last November.

Crime And Justice •

Macca Springer benched after scoring five tries for Crusaders

Wing Macca Springer couldn't force his way into the Crusaders' starting line-up to play the Blues despite his scoring exploits last weekend.

Crusaders •

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, March 19

Winston Peters meets SCOTUS, stranded astronauts return to Earth, JFK files are released, and arrests made after a fatal Stokes Valley fire.

Westfield security guards being issued with body cameras

Scentre Group, which owns and operates 42 Westfield malls – 37 in Australia and five in New Zealand – confirmed its rollout, citing "safety and security".

Crime And Justice •

Tennis players' group files antitrust suit against organisers

The association, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, says the groups are "a cartel" that holds "complete control over the players’ pay and working conditions".

Seagull recovering after being stomped on by pair in Dunedin

The red-billed gull suffered a broken leg, crushed rib cage and internal bleeding in the attack last month, with the pair allegedly attempting to crush its head before being interrupted by a member of the public.

Dunedin And Otago •

ACC hastily reviews withdrawn support for girl's head injury

Twelve-year-old Sophie's mother Racheal Priestley says the barriers to getting help are "exhausting and unjust".

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Man missing days after crash near Taupō found safe

He was presumed to be injured following a crash on SH23 Tihoi Rd near Waimanoa Rd last week.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Killer tried to lure victim's dad to Sydney school murder site

While she was lying dead in a pool of blood after being bludgeoned to death by her ex-boyfriend Paul Thijssen, someone messaged the 21-year-old's father Jamie from her phone.

Australia •

Carbon credit deal to provide windfall for Māori landowners

The innovative leasing deal creates new income streams and unlocks multi-million-dollar earnings.

Manawatu Wanganui •
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