Ray Chung to remain in Wellington mayoral race after email controversy
Mayoral candidate Ray Chung will continue his campaign despite sending an email containing allegations about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has condemned the email as disgraceful. Whanau is reportedly seeking legal advice regarding the claims.
+15 outlets · Carnegies Restaurant in Fairlie severely damaged by fire
A fire broke out at Carnegies Restaurant in the historic Old Library building in Fairlie on Saturday morning. Fire and Emergency crews attended the scene at approximately 6:30am. No injuries were reported, and the building was found to be severely damaged.
+26 outlets · Black Ferns defeat Wallaroos to claim Laurie O’Reilly Cup
The Black Ferns defeated the Wallaroos 37-12 at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored a hat-trick during the match. This victory serves as the New Zealand team's final game before they depart to defend their World Cup title.
3 outlets · Reward increased to $50,000 for information on Catlins sea lion killings
The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction regarding the deaths of three sea lions in the Catlins. An anonymous benefactor enabled the reward to increase from an initial $5,000.
3 outlets · Tasman faces extensive rebuilding after devastating floods and landslips
The Nelson Tasman region has suffered significant damage from recent heavy rain and flooding. Mayor Tim King stated that the impact has escalated from a clean-up job to a complete rebuild, with costs expected to reach millions of dollars.
4 outlets · Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes west of Queenstown
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred approximately 30 kilometres west of Queenstown just before 9pm on Saturday. The quake was centred at a depth of 5km, with more than 2300 people reporting that they felt the tremor.
2 outlets · New World customers advised to change passwords after cyber attack
New World has warned Clubcard members that some accounts may have been accessed during a cyber attack. The supermarket is asking customers to update their online passwords following the incident.
2 outlets · All Blacks defeat France to lead three-match series
The All Blacks beat France 43-17 in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. New Zealand scored six tries against a French side that made 10 changes from their previous match. The victory also saw the Dave Gallaher Trophy return to New Zealand.
2 outlets · Flooding and forestry slash devastate Kaiteriteri holiday park
A wall of water containing forestry slash has caused significant damage at Bethany Park holiday camp in Kaiteriteri. The flooding forced an escape using a digger bucket after relentless rain caused a creek to burst. Local business owners described the scene as a warzone.
3 outlets · Two people hospitalised after gas leak at Feilding home
An elderly couple remain in hospital following a gas leak at a single-storey house in Feilding. Fire and Emergency New Zealand dispatched a hazmat unit from Whanganui to the Manawatū property on Saturday. The cause of the leak is currently under investigation.
2 outlets · Properties evacuated following landslide in Muriwai
Emergency services are responding to a landslide that undermined part of Motutara Road in Muriwai, Auckland. Some homes have been temporarily evacuated as a geotechnical engineer assesses the slip, which is approximately 100 metres in length. One property near the slip appears to be unaffected.
2 outlets · Police apologise for misidentifying victim of fatal Marlborough car crash
Police have apologised after incorrectly naming a woman as the victim of a fatal car crash near Seddon last month. They have now confirmed the deceased was 50-year-old Blenheim man Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot.
2 outlets · Weather conditions ease after storm hits Tasman region
Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding, downed trees, and roof damage in the Nelson Tasman district. While the storm band has moved east and weather warnings have been lifted, the region remains under a state of emergency. Minister Mark Mitchell is speaking to media from Nelson airport as clean-up efforts begin.
2 outlets · Nelson-Tasman region remains under state of emergency after heavy rain
The Nelson-Tasman region is under a state of emergency following relentless rain on Friday. While the weather has eased, the scale of damage is becoming apparent, including flooded homes and evacuations. Clean-up efforts are currently underway across the affected area.
2 outlets · German backpacker found alive after being missing in Western Australia
Carolina Wilga, 26, has been found alive after being missing for 12 days in the Western Australian outback. She was last seen in the wheatbelt town of Beacon on 29 June. The backpacker is currently recovering in hospital.
2 outlets · Julia DeLuney faces questioning in High Court murder trial
Julia DeLuney is appearing at the Wellington High Court to fight a murder charge following the death of her mother, Helen Gregory, in Khandallah. During the trial, video interviews were played where police questioned DeLuney about blood found at the scene and her actions on the night of the death.
+15 outlets · Judge allows reporting on material found on former deputy commissioner's computer
The High Court has dismissed an application by former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming to stop the media from reporting on alleged objectionable material found on his work computer. McSkimming resigned in May following an investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police. He has five days to appeal the decision.
+37 outlets · New Superman film released in cinemas
The James Gunn version of Superman has been released in cinemas. The film marks the latest iteration of the character, who first appeared nearly a century ago on the cover of Action Comics #1.
2 outlets · Heavy rain hits Tasman region following previous flooding
Tasman residents faced another period of heavy rain on Friday, marking the third significant rainfall event in just over two weeks. The region is still recovering from floods that occurred on 27 June. Local residents have been forced to sandbag and evacuate as water levels rise.
2 outlets · All Blacks face France in second test in Wellington
The All Blacks will host France at Sky Stadium on Saturday night for the second match of a three-test series. Following a 31-27 victory in the first test, New Zealand can clinch the series with a win. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7.05pm.
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