Saturday 16 November 2024
10 stories first reported this day, covered by two or more outlets
Christopher Luxon meets China President Xi Jinping at APEC summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in Lima, Peru. Luxon described the discussions as productive and constructive, while President Xi commended his efforts to build the relationship between the two nations.
3 outlets · Wellington prepares for disruption as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti approaches
The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is travelling the North Island to protest the proposed Treaty of Waitangi principles bill. Participants are expected to arrive in Porirua this Sunday, with police warning of significant disruptions in the Wellington region through Tuesday.
2 outlets · Search continues for man missing in Manawatū River
Emergency services are searching for a man who fell into the Manawatū River near Ahimate Reserve in Palmerston North on Saturday afternoon. The man failed to resurface while walking his dog, prompting a search that has now involved the police dive squad.
2 outlets · NZ Breakers return to top of NBL table after Cairns victory
The NZ Breakers defeated the Cairns Taipans 77-69 at the Cairns Convention Centre to reclaim first place in the NBL standings. Amidst the win, reports suggest American centre Freddie Gillespie may soon leave the club to join Olimpia Milano in Italy.
2 outlets · Teenager runs 137km to raise money for Women's Refuge
Rhys Blissett, 17, is running from Rolleston to Ashburton and back to support Women's Refuge. The teenager aims to raise funds and awareness for the charity that supported his family through domestic violence. The group's route was extended from an initial 126km plan.
2 outlets · Christchurch festivities conclude with Cup and Show Week events
Thousands of people attended the final day of Cup and Show Week in Christchurch on Saturday. The three-day Christchurch Show, a collaboration between the Canterbury A&P Show Association and Event Hire, concluded alongside the annual racing events.
1 outlet · Two separate vehicle crashes cause injuries in Queenstown and Wellington
One person sustained serious injuries in a two-car crash on State Highway 6 near Queenstown on Saturday. In a separate incident on State Highway 2 near Wellington, one person was seriously injured and two others sustained moderate injuries following a two-vehicle collision.
2 outlets · Homicide investigation launched after 8-year-old boy dies in Whakatāne
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of an eight-year-old boy in Whakatāne. A 25-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with assault in relation to the incident. She appeared in Whakatāne District Court on Saturday and is due to reappear next Wednesday.
2 outlets · Front loader used in Martinborough ramraid targeting ATM
A front-end loader was used to target an ATM in Martinborough late Friday night. The vehicle crashed into Kitchener's Cafe while attempting to access the machine, causing significant damage to the building. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11.40pm.
2 outlets · UK visitor jailed for scamming Aucklanders while posing as police officer
Jack Dylan Hennessy has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for his role in a scam targeting Aucklanders. The 26-year-old UK national allegedly cold-called victims while posing as a police officer to request money for a fake covert operation. He is accused of taking up to $337,700 in cash.
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