Archives for Wed, Mar 26, 2025

Archives for 26 March 2025

Calls to withdraw some smaller portable pools from sale

It follows an investigation by the coroner into child drownings.

Accidents •Wed, Mar 26

Kiwi siblings battling rare genetic condition

Faith Sinclair and Daniel Peach both have the rare genetic condition sialidosis, a disorder which took the life of their brother Antonn at the age of 42.

Health •Wed, Mar 26

Warriors star granted early release from contract

The 30-year-old, who leaves just three rounds into the new season, will join the Parramatta Eels.

Warriors •Wed, Mar 26

Landlord rented property with sunlight visible through gaps in walls, roof

Other issues with the Christchurch property included exposed batts, insufficient smoke alarms, a leaking roof, and external guttering that ran through and overflowed into the dining room.

Property •Wed, Mar 26

Dad's pump track dream to become a reality

Motivated by his three kids, Byron Scott has tried for years to build a pump track in the Maraetai and Beachlands area.

Auckland •Wed, Mar 26

Police issue fresh appeal in cold case homicide investigation

Detective Inspector Geoff Baber has asked for anyone who owned a .22 calibre firearm and was in the remote area of the West Coast in 1998 to come forward.

West Coast •Wed, Mar 26

Roadside drug testing legislation passes third reading

The bill passed with the support of National, ACT, New Zealand First and Labour, while the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori did not support the bill.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 26

Treaty Principles: Privileges Committee recommends Henare apologises

Parliament's Privileges Committee says Labour MP Peeni Henare's actions during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year were "undoubtedly disorderly behaviour" but did not amount to contempt.

Politics •Wed, Mar 26

Man arrested after forcing entry to Murupara police station

The man allegedly smashed a glass door at the unmanned station at around 6.45am.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Wed, Mar 26

All Black de Groot out of Highlanders squad for Brumbies match

De Groot has been out of sorts for the Highlanders, but coach Jamie Joseph says he just requires a rest due to the prop's big year ahead.

Highlanders •Wed, Mar 26

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, March 26

Roadside drug testing legislation passes third reading, a landlord is ordered to pay more than $13,000, and man is arrested after forcing his way into the Murupara police station.

Wed, Mar 26

'Harsh' if Red Bull drops Lawson so soon, says Kiwi F1 expert

Reports from Dutch media suggest the 23-year-old Kiwi will be axed from the Red Bull number two car and returned to the Racing Bulls team.

Wed, Mar 26

SH2 fix: Residents warned of 'highly disruptive' road works

Some residents who live on the highway will go about five days without vehicle access to their properties.

Wellington •Wed, Mar 26

Widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: Inquest is needed to get answers

Vasa Fia Collins, the widow of Faʻanānā Efeso Collins, says there are many unanswered questions about his death.

Auckland •Wed, Mar 26

Vehicle sightings sought by Christchurch homicide inquiry

Mairehau man Tyrone Munns was found critically injured on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on March 9.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 26

Users warned to delete data as bankrupt genetic test firm seeks buyer

Rebecca Hamilton, a New Zealand user of 23andMe, worries a possible buyer could use the genetic data sold to it for "nefarious purposes".

Science •Wed, Mar 26

Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday deadline

Whangārei District Council failed in a last-gasp legal bid to stop fluoridation of that area’s drinking water.

Politics •Wed, Mar 26

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