Archives for 22 August 2025

At-home blood pressure testing is invaluable – but only if the cuff fits

High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable disability and early death, so home testing is excellent, but you have to know how to choose the right device.

Health •Fri, Aug 22

Gymnast who sparked inquiry into US coach says she 'needed to speak out'

Sean Gardner, 38, was arrested on a child sexual exploitation charge.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Rural road rules for agricultural vehicles 'null and void'

Rural contractors say current regulations are decades out of date and don't reflect the size of modern machinery now being used.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, Aug 22

Major Russian attack on western Ukraine hits American factory

The aerial assault on a part of Ukraine that has largely avoided such focused attacks was one of Russia's biggest this year.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Fri, Aug 22

Cyclist dies following crash with car in Auckland's Onehunga

Emergency services were called to the crash, between a vehicle and cyclist, just before 3pm yesterday.

Accidents •Fri, Aug 22

Govt's list of council core services 'bizarre' says Nándor Tánczos

Key aspect of new Government bill is to remove reference to four wellbeings — social, economic, environmental and cultural — from core council services.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Aug 22

Rabbitohs hold Dragons scoreless in 'outstanding' win

South Sydney thumped St George Illawarra 40-0 at Accor Stadium in Sydney last night.

Australia •Fri, Aug 22

Taylor to celebrate 100-Test mark as All Blacks roll dice on debutant

Hooker Codie Taylor will reach his milestone against Argentina in Buenos Aires alongside loose forward Simon Parker, who will play his first.

All Blacks •Fri, Aug 22

Netanyahu says he'll push on with Gaza City takeover, renewed ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City, while also restarting negotiations with Hamas.

Israel Gaza Conflict •Fri, Aug 22

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and husband adopt child

It's the first child for Millie and her husband Jake Bongiovi.

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Failed US hitwoman jailed over bungled UK murder attempt

Aimee Betro, 45, tried to shoot her target from just feet away outside his home in a cul-de-sac in Birmingham in 2019 but her gun jammed.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Five announces NZ show as part of group's reunion tour

The group behind hits like If Ya Gettin’ Down and Everybody Get Up announced it would return after 25 years for a world tour.

Music •Fri, Aug 22

TVNZ the new home of grassroots rugby, Sky signs All Blacks deal

TVNZ announced today it is New Zealand Rugby’s free-to-air provincial rugby partner in a multi-year agreement that starts with the 2026 season.

TVNZ •Fri, Aug 22

News in 90 Seconds August 22

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom, the level of unhealthy ads our kids see, and the Black Ferns eye up a three-peat.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Fonterra to sell consumer businesses - including Mainland and Anchor - for $3.8b

Fonterra has agreed to sell its Consumer and associated businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, to French dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

Business •Fri, Aug 22

NY Appeals court throws out civil fraud penalty against Trump

A sharply divided panel of five judges couldn't agree on many issues raised in Trump's appeal, but a majority said the monetary penalty was "excessive".

Donald Trump •Fri, Aug 22

'Serious concerns' for Hamilton man reported missing

Aydan, 39, was reported missing on August 19 after being last seen on August 17 at an address on Snell Dr in Chartwell.

Hamilton And Waikato •Fri, Aug 22

Work stops at Whakatāne council facility after human remains found

Police and an archaeologist have confirmed that bones found at the Waiewe Street reserve site are human.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Aug 22

'Active shooter' reported at US university was a 'cruel hoax'

"There was no active shooter, no injuries and no evidence of firearms on campus."

North America •Fri, Aug 22

'Vital' changes made to emergency services technology

The new technology can be used by emergency services to locate the phone of a person who has not called 111 themselves but there are grave fears for their health or safety.

Technology •Fri, Aug 22

Doja Cat announces New Zealand show

The singer will bring her Ma Vie World Tour to Auckland's Spark Arena this November.

Music •Fri, Aug 22

Police investigation continues into death of Hulk Hogan

Police said the "unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers".

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Top netballer training with Canterbury's Farah Palmer Cup squad

It's been announced Paris Lokotui won't return to the ANZ Premiership winning Tactix as she looks to pursue rugby.

Fri, Aug 22

Vet practice receives 450 applications for receptionist job

"It was pretty busy then, and we received 120 applications; 450 was completely overwhelming," the practice's co-owner said.

Employment •Fri, Aug 22

Eight police officers killed in attack on Colombian helicopter

President Gustavo Petro said the helicopter was carrying personnel to an area in northern Columbia to eradicate coca leaf crops, the raw material for cocaine.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Resident urges tougher stance on illegal dumping in Auckand's Māngere

"Māngere deserves clean parks, safe footpaths, and spaces that reflect the strength of our people," said Fegafeuō Tuigamala at a recent board meeting.

Auckland •Fri, Aug 22

What Chase host Bradley Walsh says he'd be fired for

Bradley Walsh has been presenting the hit game show The Chase since it first aired in 2009.

Television •Fri, Aug 22

Sydney postie charged over $1.5m bank cards in mail plan

The 56-year-old allegedly stole bank cards from the mail in well-heeled suburbs before handing them off to criminal syndicates.

Australia •Fri, Aug 22

Seventeen-year-old stabbed, critically injured in Hamilton

Police were seeking seven people in relation to the stabbing in Melville at 5pm yesterday.

Hamilton And Waikato •Fri, Aug 22

Analysis: All Black debutant gives Razor a one-two punch against Pumas

Simon Parker, named alongside 99-Test veteran Codie Taylor, could provide a cutting edge with fellow No.8 Wallace Sititi, writes Patrick McKendry.

All Blacks •Fri, Aug 22

Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis among stars to appear at Armageddon Expo 2025

Organisers this afternoon announced the pop culture expo's line-up of guests, describing it as a "dream team".

Auckland •Fri, Aug 22

Trump admin now reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas

The move is part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States.

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Erik Menendez denied parole 36 years after murdering his parents

A panel of California commissioners denied Erik Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again, in a case that continues to fascinate the public.

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Taranaki Maunga finds its human voices

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks are collectively known as the legal person, Te Kāhui Tupua.

Te Ao Maori •Fri, Aug 22

Parts of Akl motorway reopen after fatal incident, serious crash

A fatal incident and a serious truck crash shut down key sections of SH16 for a period today.

Auckland •Fri, Aug 22

No tsunami threat to NZ after 7.5 quake off South America

The quake struck off South America at a depth of 10km at around 2.15pm on Friday.

Central And South America •Fri, Aug 22

Warriors want to 'right our wrongs' against Titans

The Warriors, who have lost their last three clashes against the Titans, will hope to remain in the all important top four with a win.

NRL •Fri, Aug 22

Erik Menendez denied parole: Here's what he said at his hearing

Menendez told commissioners: “I fantasized about my father not being alive.”

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Council chair speeds more than 100 times in work car

Nicol Horrell is the only elected member of his council with a company car and exceeded the limit a total of 107 times during a one-year period.

Southland •Fri, Aug 22

'Debris balls' again wash ashore, closing NSW beach

Thousands of balls washed ashore in Sydney last October, leading to the closure of two beaches.

Environment •Fri, Aug 22

Gene technology bill delayed again — PM says 'it's complicated'

The bill would relax New Zealand's gene technology restrictions, ending a 30-year ban on gene technology outside laboratory settings.

Politics •Fri, Aug 22

Two police officers bitten after stopping driver evading checkpoint

The two officers were being medically assessed following the incident in Lower Hutt.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Are banks really passing on the relief from the OCR cuts?

The Reserve Bank have cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points this week — but have borrowers received the full benefit?

Personal Finance •Fri, Aug 22

China races to build world's largest solar farm

It will cover 610 square kilometres, which is the size of Chicago.

Asia •Fri, Aug 22

Butter sculpture carved for US dairy princess

In line with 60 years of tradition at the Minnesota State Fair, the freshly crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way had her head sculpted from a large block of butter.

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Syria remains 'on a knife-edge' a month into fragile ceasefire

The top UN envoy for Syria warned violence could resume at any moment in the southern city of Sweida.

Middle East •Fri, Aug 22

'It’s not personal': What White House told NZ’s trade envoy on tariffs

US Correspondent Logan Church spoke with Finance Minister Nicola Willis in New York about the impact of tariffs on NZ's economy.

Donald Trump •Fri, Aug 22

Inside facility where ICE trains recruits to meet Trump's objectives

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre in Brunswick, Georgia, is the epicentre of training for the new recruits at the centre of Trump's mass deportation efforts.

North America •Fri, Aug 22

Auckland DJ duo Katayanagi Twins denied entry to US

Rain and China Katayanagi performed at the UK's Glastonbury Festival earlier this year.

Music •Fri, Aug 22

Attempt to smuggle meth disguised as Christmas gifts ends in jail

A Canadian national was arrested after Customs officers carrying out a baggage search identified the Class A drugs wrapped as gifts.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

How Monica Lewinsky helped Amanda Knox reclaim the narrative

Knox was on a study abroad programme in Italy in 2007 when one of her housemates, Meredith Kercher, was killed.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

US funeral home owner to be sentenced for stashing 190 decayed bodies

Jon Hallford and his wife, Carie, stashed the bodies in a bug-infested building and then gave loved ones dry concrete resembling ashes.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Mother charged after dead baby found in Perth storm drain

Infant's body was found by two workers carrying out routine maintenance made in Perth's northern suburbs on Monday afternoon.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22

Olympic skier Eileen Gu injured in New Zealand training accident

The 21-year-old was training at Cardrona Skifield when the injury occurred on August 15.

Fri, Aug 22

More than $165m worth of meth hidden in rice seized in Australia

Authorities found 185kg of methamphetamine hidden in bags of rice in a consignment sent by sea from Pakistan to Perth in December 2024.

Australia •Fri, Aug 22

Melbourne doctor accused of filming in hospital toilets bailed

Ryan Cho, 28, was charged with nine offences, including stalking and intentionally recording intimate images.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 22