Shane Reti loses health portfolio in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, stripping Shane Reti of the health portfolio. Simeon Brown will take over as the new Health Minister. Luxon stated that while he retains confidence in Reti, he believes Brown brings the necessary skills for delivery and execution within the healthcare system.
+26 outlets · Missing jet skier found deceased at Lake Taupō
Police have located the body of a jet skier who went missing off Acacia Bay on Sunday. While one person and the jet ski were rescued, a second person remained missing until the Police Dive Squad found them on Monday afternoon.
+15 outlets · Large vegetation fire on Māngere Mountain has been contained
Firefighters worked through the night to contain a large vegetation fire on the slopes of Māngere Mountain in South Auckland. The blaze, which may have been caused by a bonfire, prompted an emergency mobile alert for nearby residents. Nineteen crews were involved in fighting the fire near Domain Road.
4 outlets · Police investigate woman's death in Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a Moody Avenue property in Whau Valley shortly before 5pm on Saturday after a woman was found unresponsive. While initially treated as an unexplained death, police have since referred the matter to the coroner after a post-mortem examination.
4 outlets · Gloriavale leaders apologise to survivors for historic abuse
Leaders of the Gloriavale community have issued a public apology to victims of historic abuse. The apology follows a Royal Commission of Inquiry finding that abuse occurred within the West Coast community between 1950 and 1999. Howard Temple issued the letter on behalf of the Shepherds of the Church.
+15 outlets · Police investigate unexplained death of man in Stratford
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man found on Lear Street in Stratford on Saturday night. The man was walking back from an event on Miranda Street around 10pm when he was located deceased. Inquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of death.
+15 outlets · Police disrupt antisocial road user gatherings in Wellington and Hutt Valley
A coordinated police operation targeting street racers and unruly drivers took place on Saturday night. In the Hutt Valley, seven cars were seized and 10 vehicles were ordered off the road. Across the Wellington region, police issued 32 infringement notices, suspended three licences, and stickered 10 vehicles.
4 outlets · Dunedin teenager wins national surfing championship title
Sixteen-year-old Alexis Owen won the open men's title at the New Zealand National Surfing Championships in Taranaki. The Dunedin surfer defeated eight-time champion Billy Stairmand and defending champion Daniel Farr to secure the victory.
3 outlets · Australia wins SailGP Auckland event on Waitematā Harbour
Australia claimed victory at the SailGP Auckland event held on the Waitematā Harbour. Local team Black Foils finished in fifth place and missed out on the final race. The competition marked the league's debut in Auckland.
2 outlets · Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for upper North Island
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel Peninsula. The region is expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds over the next few days, with Northland's watch beginning at 7am Monday.
3 outlets · Christchurch mayor moves abandoned trailer after council inaction
Mayor Phil Mauger personally removed an abandoned double trailer unit in Aranui after the city council failed to act. The trailer had been left for eight months, attracting rubbish and vandalism despite approximately 20 complaints from local residents.
4 outlets · World's smallest brain implant undergoes clinical trials for hydrocephalus patients
Clinical trials are underway for a tiny neural implant designed to monitor brain pressure in people living with hydrocephalus. The device measures fluid buildup that can be fatal if left untreated. One patient in the trial reported that the technology has helped reduce anxiety regarding their symptoms.
3 outlets · Employment Relations Authority upholds dismissal of Southland quarry worker
The Employment Relations Authority has supported the decision by AB Lime to dismiss Robert Stowers. The worker was sacked after failing to communicate that his absence from the Southland quarry was due to being remanded in custody for five weeks in 2023.
2 outlets · Former Labour cabinet minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Former Labour minister and Whanganui MP Russell Marshall has died at the age of 88. During his political career, he held several cabinet roles, including minister of foreign affairs and minister of conservation. He was also a Methodist minister.
4 outlets · Upper Hutt dairy owner shares footage of attempted robbery
An Upper Hutt shopkeeper has released CCTV footage after being threatened with a tyre iron during an attempted robbery at Redwood Dairy. The owner used a stick to chase the man away after he tried to jump over the counter. Police are seeking help to identify the offender.
3 outlets · Abseiler works on South Island cliffs to maintain highway safety
Wayo Carson uses abseiling skills to manage rocks at Nevis Bluff near Arrowtown. Having worked in the harness for over 20 years, he performs tasks on remote cliffs to help keep highways open and safe.
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