Man charged with murder after Hamilton homicide and wounding
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident in Melville, Hamilton. Police responded to Beatty Street early Saturday morning, where they found a 26-year-old man dead and a second person critically injured.
+15 outlets · Man charged with murder after Kaikohe stabbing death
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Mangakahia Road, south of Kaikohe, on Saturday morning. Emergency services arrived at the property around 9:10am and found a man with stab wounds who died at the scene. Police have since taken a person into custody and laid charges.
4 outlets · ACT criticises Rawiri Waititi for comparing David Seymour to lawns
The ACT Party has condemned Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi after he reshared a social media post comparing his lawns to David Seymour. The post, shared by Waititi's wife, joked that the grass was getting a "good hiding" as if each blade were the ACT leader.
4 outlets · David Seymour defends school lunch programme against critics
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has accused critics of "nitpicking" following reports of late meal deliveries. He stated that 99% to 100% of lunches are delivered on time most days and described recent delivery problems as teething issues being addressed.
+15 outlets · One dead and three injured after driver flees police in Penrose
One person has died and three others were injured after a speeding car failed to stop for police on Great South Road. The vehicle reportedly crashed into two other cars in Penrose, Auckland, shortly before 2pm on Sunday. Two people are reported to be in critical condition.
3 outlets · Nigel Latta announces cancer is in remission
Psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta says he is no longer terminally ill following a stomach cancer diagnosis last year. He reported that his chemotherapy and medicine are working well, with the initial tumour now largely gone. Latta expects to live for many years.
3 outlets · Dolphins and orcas sighted in Wellington bays
Wellingtonians have reported multiple sightings of orca and a large pod of dolphins over the past two days. The marine mammals have been seen close to the shore across various bays in the region.
+37 outlets · One person dead and two critical after Penrose crash
A person has died and two others are critically injured following a three-vehicle collision in Penrose. The crash occurred on Great South Rd after a driver reportedly fled from police. The intersection of Great South Rd and Southdown Rd has been closed following the incident.
2 outlets · Luxon joins virtual summit regarding potential peacekeepers in Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended a virtual summit with approximately 30 world leaders to discuss the possible deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine. The meeting, convened by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, focused on the coalition's operational phase. It remains unclear what specific contributions New Zealand has agreed to provide.
4 outlets · Labour announces five candidates for Wellington local elections
The Wellington Labour Party has confirmed five candidates for various council positions. While three candidates are running for the City Council and two for the Regional Council, the party is extending nominations for the mayoral race and several other wards.
2 outlets · Chiefs edge Blues by one point in Hamilton clash
The Chiefs defeated the Blues 32-31 in Hamilton to maintain their standing. Meanwhile, the Crusaders' Macca Springer equalled a Super Rugby record by scoring five tries against the Western Force.
2 outlets · Te Papa extends Gallipoli exhibition until 2032
The Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition at Te Papa has been extended for another seven years. The immersive display, which features life-size figures of World War I servicemen, has attracted 4.8 million visitors since it opened a decade ago.
2 outlets · Rolleston woman survives after car crashes into her bedroom
A car crashed through a Rolleston home and landed on Sue-ann Venter while she was in bed. Her husband, Llewellyn Venter, managed to lift the vehicle off her and move her to safety. The couple described the early morning accident as a traumatic experience.
2 outlets · New Zealand and US trade representatives hold first official talks
Trade Minister Todd McClay held a 45-minute online meeting with newly appointed US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer. The discussions focused on the mutually beneficial trade relationship between the two nations. McClay intends to meet with Greer in person in the near future.
3 outlets · Motorists cross medians on Auckland motorway to avoid traffic
Drivers were filmed crossing several medians on State Highway 20 near Māngere on Saturday night to avoid traffic caused by a car fire. Police have described the footage as showing extremely dangerous behaviour that could lead to further crashes.
2 outlets · Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for central and southern New Zealand
MetService has issued watches and warnings for several regions as an active front moves across the country. Central and southern areas are expected to experience heavy rain and severe northwest gales starting early Monday.
2 outlets · Homegrown festival concludes final weekend on Wellington waterfront
The Homegrown music festival finished its final scheduled edition at the Wellington waterfront on Saturday night. The event featured various New Zealand artists, with Shihad performing as the final act on the rock stage.
2 outlets · Student loan interest rates to increase for overseas borrowers
Borrowers living outside of New Zealand will face higher student loan costs from 1 April. An additional 1 per cent will be added to interest rates for those overseas, on top of the standard yearly recalculation.
3 outlets · Nine protected kiwi found dead in Bay of Islands
Nine strictly protected kiwi have been killed at Wharengaere Bay over the last six weeks. Most of the birds had injuries, and they are currently awaiting post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death. Complaints regarding roaming dogs have been made to the Far North District Council in the area since mid-2023.
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