Archives for Tue, Apr 8, 2025

Archives for 8 April 2025

Trump's tariffs highlight need for NZ to make more products on home soil

OPINION: As Trump’s tariffs spark a nosedive in share markets, NZ would be wise to start making more of its own stuff.

Opinion And Analysis •April 8, 2025

From flowers to stalking: why the 'nice guy' narrative is dangerous

We've all seen the movies where the persistent guy eventually wins the girl but with stalking and violent attitudes towards women prevalent, we need to change the script.

Life Issues •April 8, 2025

Renewed calls for recognition that many more were tortured in state care

A group of human rights lawyers are vowing to hold the Government to account to ensure people are treated equally.

Social Issues •April 8, 2025

'It broke me': Female councillors on 'horrifying' online abuse

Twenty local body politicians from around the country told Breakfast they had been the target of online harassment and threats.

Politics •April 8, 2025

Stead to step down as limited overs coach, still mulling Test role

Black Caps coach Gary Stead says he wants to travel less and will decide on whether to re-apply for Test role in next few weeks.

Black Caps •April 8, 2025

Tauranga pub and attached bottle store stripped of liquor licences

The Welcome Bay Sports Bar and Grill and the Welcome Bay Super Liquor bottle store attached to the bar will no longer be able to sell alcohol following a recent hearing at the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA).

Alcohol •April 8, 2025

Ten water meters ripped out in Huntly - 'It's baffling'

Around 10 water meters were vandalised overnight on Friday, evidence suggests that the water meter lids were chained and ripped out using a vehicle.

Hamilton And Waikato •April 8, 2025

Tornado downs trees, damages roofs in Levin as wild weather hits

There is also a heavy swell warning for parts of the lower North Island.

Wellington •April 8, 2025

Breakfast host's warning as AI gambling ad captures likeness

"I want to make it very clear that that wasn’t me speaking," Jenny-May Clarkson said on Breakfast this morning.

Crime And Justice •April 8, 2025

Labour's David Parker to leave Parliament

Parker previously served as Attorney General and held several ministerial portfolios.

Politics •April 8, 2025

Farmer sentenced over 'unacceptable' neglect of sheep

Noel Thomas Cunningham, was sentenced at the Palmerston North District Court yesterday.

Crime And Justice •April 8, 2025

Electricity restored to Invercargill after duck hits powerlines

PowerNet said electricity was restored to affected areas around 1.30pm.

Southland •April 8, 2025

Super Rugby: The stats that suggest this year is its best ever

Fewer stoppages, more points and a more engaged audience – the 'proof' that this year's Super Rugby competition is a standout.

Crusaders •April 8, 2025

Partially blind man gets Kāinga Ora home after two years in emergency housing

Ivan Te Momo is among the new tenants moving into a new development in Gisborne.

Gisborne •April 8, 2025

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, April 8

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge, a tornado downs trees and damages roofs in Levin as wild weather hits, and scientists genetically engineer wolves to resemble the extinct dire wolf.

April 8, 2025