Search continues for missing 77-year-old man in Porirua
Police have deployed four search teams to find Graham Russell Smith, who has been missing since Sunday evening. He was last seen walking on the Colonial Knob walkway. A helicopter using thermal imaging was unable to locate him on Monday night.
3 outlets · Speaker lifts ban on journalist attending state care apology
Speaker Gerry Brownlee has granted temporary accreditation to investigative journalist Aaron Smale to cover the national apology to victims of state care abuse. The decision follows a previous ban that reportedly stemmed from ministerial complaints regarding Smale's questioning of the Prime Minister.
3 outlets · Homicide investigation launched after 82-year-old man dies in Stokes Valley fire
Ian David Moller has died from injuries sustained in a suspicious fire at a block of flats on Hanson Grove. Police have launched a homicide investigation following his death. A 21-year-old man has previously been arrested in relation to one of the fires at the property.
3 outlets · Lindsay McKenzie appointed as Crown Observer for Wellington City Council
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has appointed Lindsay McKenzie to oversee the Wellington City Council. McKenzie, a former chief executive of the Tasman and Gisborne district councils, will serve a seven-month term starting on 13 November. He aims to assist the council with its long-term plan.
3 outlets · Lockie Ferguson hat-trick leads Black Caps to T20 series equaliser
New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five runs in Dambulla to level the T20 series. Lockie Ferguson claimed a hat-trick, while rookie wicketkeeper Mitch Hay recorded six dismissals. The Black Caps defended a total of 108 to secure the victory with one ball remaining.
3 outlets · Steven Alker wins PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup
New Zealander Steven Alker has won the season-long Charles Schwab Cup on the PGA Tour Champions. Although he finished as runner-up at the season-ending championship in Phoenix, Arizona, his performance secured the overall season title.
3 outlets · One person dead and another critically injured in Manawatū crash
A person has died and another remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in Bainesse on Monday evening. The incident occurred on Rangiotu Rd, and the critically injured individual was airlifted to Wellington Hospital.
2 outlets · Gloriavale leader allegedly admits to breaching Bill of Rights
A leaked 2022 video allegedly shows Gloriavale leader Howard Temple admitting that the Bill of Rights was breached. In the recording, Temple reportedly tells the community that people had been forced to work following a legal victory by former members in the employment court.
2 outlets · State Highway 6 closure to continue until end of week
State Highway 6 remains partially closed between Haast and Knights Point following heavy rain and rockfalls over the weekend. A local state of emergency was declared in parts of Westland due to flooding and slips. Contractors are working to manage unstable conditions, while Haast businesses face financial losses from the closure.
2 outlets · Government to outlaw strip searches of children in state care
The Government will introduce legislation to ban the strip searching of minors in state care. This announcement comes ahead of a formal apology to survivors of state care abuse. Some survivors have expressed concerns that the proposed law changes do not go far enough, noting that a redress process has not yet been announced.
2 outlets · Luxon says Treaty Principles Bill is divisive and a disservice
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated his government's Treaty Principles Bill is divisive and a disservice to the Treaty. He acknowledged the immense frustration among Māori as a major protest hīkoi begins its march towards Wellington. Luxon expressed willingness to meet with hīkoi leaders upon their arrival at Parliament.
2 outlets · Sistema proposes cutting 102 jobs at Auckland plant
Plastic container manufacturer Sistema has proposed cutting 102 positions from its Auckland workforce due to rising costs and declining sales. The union E tū stated that the company has offered voluntary redundancy to staff, reducing the total workforce from 407 to 305 roles.
2 outlets · Road worker threatened with firearm north of Taupō
Police are investigating an incident on State Highway 1 near Ātiamuri where a road worker was allegedly threatened with a firearm. The individual reportedly used a red Toyota Hilux before fleeing the scene. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
2 outlets · Three injured after allegedly stolen vehicle crashes in northwest Auckland
Two people are in critical condition and a third has moderate injuries following a crash near Kumeū overnight. Police were monitoring the allegedly stolen vehicle via helicopter and highway cameras before it drove into a closed road and crashed into a ditch.
2 outlets · Wellington and Auckland to host FIFA World Cup qualifying matches
Sky Stadium in Wellington will host two Oceania qualifying semi-finals on 21 March next year. The final match is scheduled to take place at Auckland's Eden Park on 24 March.
2 outlets · Global production falls drive up cooking oil prices for supermarkets
Cooking oil prices have risen due to a decrease in global production, according to Infometrics data. While some items like noodles and butter have seen increases, overall supplier costs to supermarkets rose by an average of 2% in October, marking the lowest annual increase in approximately three years.
2 outlets · United Steel fined after worker killed in racking collapse
United Steel has been ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in fines and reparations following the 2020 death of Franchesco Krueger. The 33-year-old storeman was killed in Wigram when nine tonnes of steel fell while he was sweeping underneath shelving. WorkSafe described the incident as a warning to businesses using storage racks.
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