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Archives for 20 April 2025

I broke up with God long ago – but it's complicated

Catholicism is in my blood, if not my belief system.

Religion •

Appeal for information after pedestrian hit by car in Wellington

Senior Constable Brett Main said the crash happened at the intersection of Tory and Tennyson Streets in the city around 6.30pm on Saturday.

Wellington •

Man dies following bus stop assault in Auckland's St Johns

The 33-year-old victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where he died from his injuries.

Crime And Justice •

Still smashing it: Kiwi Para athlete eyes Paralympic dream at 68

John Marrable has been defying the odds for nearly six decades and he’s far from finished.

Disability •

'It's bloody rude': Cyclone victim hit with $1400 rates bill

An increasing number of cyclone victims have spoken out about being charged the same rates as prior to the cyclone, despite being worth hundreds of thousands of dollars less.

Floods •

'An important win': Warriors reflect on one that didn’t get away

A golden point penalty kick edged out the Broncos to elevate the Wahs to number three on the NRL ladder.

Warriors •

New evidence as coroner resumes case of missing boy, stepfather

A decade ago, Mike Zhao-Beckenridge vanished with his stepfather, John Beckenridge. Their car was found at the bottom of a near 90-metre Southland cliff, but no bodies were ever recovered.

Southland •

Natural disasters hit NZ's road-reliant freight — but there's a fix

New Zealand's thousands of kilometres of coastline could offer another way to get items from one region to another.

Housing And Infrastructure •

Slip blocks southbound lane on SH1 through the Brynderwyns

Police responded to reports of a slip between State Highway 12 and Artillery Rd at around 4.40pm on Sunday.

Northland •

Fire aboard ferry in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf

Emergency services were alerted to the engine fire aboard the crew-only sailing at around 5.30pm on Sunday.

Auckland •

Body of man recovered by searchers near Wairere Falls

A person who saw the man fall tried to help but could not reach him in time.

Hamilton And Waikato •

'Chicken jockey' chaos: Minecraft movie trend sparks cinema mayhem

A global trend inspired by the new Minecraft movie has taken a dangerous turn.

Australia •

Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of North Island

Thunderstorms could produce localised heavy rain between midday and 8pm on Sunday, MetService said.

Weather News •

Mt Maunganui street cafes face forking out for pavement patrons

Tauranga City Council proposes an annual fee of $100 per square metre of footpath used for tables and chairs.

Business •

Good Sorts: A Thursday night lifeline for Upper Hutt youth

Kim Hina started Hang Out eight years ago when her daughter Lily was struggling, with a close friend of Lily's in an even darker place.

Good Sorts •
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