Archives for 11 March 2026

Guide dogs and handlers facing rising dog attacks

Blind Low Vision said it is having to turn down applicants that live in prone areas, pull dogs out of the programme and change training locations.

Disability •Wed, Mar 11

'Teething issues': Concerns over placements of 120 new medical students

Otago University wrote to the Health Minister – and then to the Ministry of Health the next day – about potential issues with a new school in Waikato.

Health •Wed, Mar 11

Why some body areas smell more strongly than others, and what to do about it

The biology behind body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria.

Life Issues •Wed, Mar 11

Indian bowler fined for throwing ball at Black Caps' Mitchell

The International Cricket Council said Arshdeep Singh breached the Code of Conduct by "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner".

Black Caps •Wed, Mar 11

DOC investigates after woman seen throwing seaweed at Kaikōura seal

The Department of Conservation has launched an investigation after social media footage showed a woman disturbing a fur seal at Kaikōura.

Animals •Wed, Mar 11

Dramatic video shows police car smashing into Sydney home

CCTV footage showed the car coming over a speed hump before hurtling towards the house and into the garage, causing significant damage.

Australia •Wed, Mar 11

Closure of 'spectacular' sinkhole track stuns climber

Harwoods Hole lies in the Tasman District, within the Abel Tasman National Park, but the Department of Conservation closed the track to the site last month, citing safety risks.

Environment •Wed, Mar 11

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into removal of schools' Treaty obligations

An urgent inquiry will look into the Government's decision to scrap school boards' legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum.

Te Ao Maori •Wed, Mar 11

Tropical low to graze upper North Island, prompting weather watches

Forecasters warn of strong winds, humid nights and possible thunderstorms as the system approaches, though the worst of the weather is expected to stay offshore.

Weather News •Wed, Mar 11

Could you be a winner? $12m up for grabs in tonight's Lotto draw

Powerball's jackpot prize was not struck in Saturday's draw and has rolled over to tonight, giving players another chance to win big.

Wed, Mar 11

Pharmac to widen access to 'life-changing' cystic fibrosis drugs

Pharmac Director Pharmaceuticals Adrienne Martin said the decision meant more people, including young children, would have access to medicines earlier.

Health •Wed, Mar 11

Chris Hipkins reveals Labour caucus reshuffle

The changes come eight months out from the general election, and sees Willow-Jean Prime dropped from education.

Politics •Wed, Mar 11

NZ man seriously injured in reported 400m fall on Japan's Mt Fuji

According to Japanese outlet Asahi, the Fujinomiya Police department received a report on March 9 of two foreign climbers falling near the seventh station on the Fujinomiya Trail of Mount Fuji, which is closed at this time year.

Asia •Wed, Mar 11

'Heartbeaking': Woman dies after car crashes into cafe on North Shore

Police said a car had mounted the curb and hit two people before colliding with a building.

Accidents •Wed, Mar 11

Arrests, drugs seized after raid on Mob 'chop shop' in Canterbury

Police searched multiple properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members, seizing stolen vehicles, methamphetamine and several firearms and ammunition.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Wed, Mar 11

Resident hits home invader with golf club after occupant attacked

"The victim sustained serious injuries, and both occupants are understandably very shaken by the incident," police said.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 11

Vehicle seized after major burnout damage at Porirua cemetery

Police were called at around 7.30pm Monday after a blue Ford Falcon was reported speeding and performing burnouts within the grounds of Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 11

Teacher struck off after filming explicit videos at school

The school was alerted to the content after the deputy principal of the school was approached by a member of the public who had come across a video on TikTok and recognised the setting.

Auckland •Wed, Mar 11

'Gutted': Heinz Wattie's looks to ditch frozen veges, 350 jobs affected

The food manufacturing giant is also considering stopping production and sales Gregg's coffee and dips.

Food Drink •Wed, Mar 11

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, March 11

Heinz Wattie's proposes major closures, 350 jobs affected; Teacher struck off after filming explicit videos at school; Former Black Cap on terminal cancer diagnosis.

Wed, Mar 11

'Happy it's over' - Beauden Barrett on All Blacks' coaching drama

Dave Rennie's appointment gets the thumbs up from the Blues and All Blacks playmaker, who says he will soon be in talks with the new boss.

Blues •Wed, Mar 11

Scotty Stevenson: Tana Umaga set to be named as All Blacks' assistant

Umaga, currently the Moana Pasifika head coach, is in frame to join Dave Rennie's team and will play an important role with the cultural reset.

All Blacks •Wed, Mar 11

More than 100 noise complaints after Whangārei rescue chopper moves

Complaints to Whangārei District Council referenced more than 200 individual noise events between August 11 and January 31.

Northland •Wed, Mar 11

Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn’t want the job back

The deputy mayor role is now up for grabs for Napier’s 11 councillors for the third time since Mayor Richard McGrath was elected in October.

Hawkes Bay •Wed, Mar 11