Peeni Henare confirmed as Labour candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Labour MP Peeni Henare will contest the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election following the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp. Henare, who previously held the seat, will face Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara in the upcoming vote.
+26 outlets · David Seymour proposes fast-track consenting for new supermarket chains
ACT leader David Seymour has proposed using fast-track approval processes to help new supermarket companies enter the New Zealand market. Speaking at an annual party meeting in Auckland, he suggested this would increase grocery sector competition. The proposal is a party pitch and is not currently government policy.
+26 outlets · Black Sox claim silver medal at Softball World Cup
The New Zealand Black Sox have secured a silver medal at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert, Canada. After defeating Japan in the Super Round, the team lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the grand final. This marks the first time the side has reached the podium since 2017.
3 outlets · State Highway 1 reopened after serious two-vehicle crash near Moeraki
State Highway 1 has reopened following a two-vehicle crash near Moeraki Boulders Road on Sunday afternoon. One person was flown to hospital in critical condition, while another patient was reported to be in moderate condition. The incident was reported at approximately 4.20pm.
3 outlets · Civil Defence assesses damage following Nelson Tasman floods
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence is assessing property damage and resident welfare following heavy rain that caused flooding, slips, and power outages. A state of emergency remains in place after some areas received up to 200mm of rain. A key state highway is expected to stay closed due to slips.
3 outlets · One person dead in two-vehicle crash in Burnham
A person has died following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Telegraph Road in Burnham on Sunday afternoon. Police were notified of the crash at approximately 3.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene, and road closures remain in place.
3 outlets · Stolen World War I medals returned to grandson
The World War I medals of Elmer James Conlon have been returned after being stolen from a Wellsford letterbox. The medals were discovered in a returns bin at the Wellsford War Memorial Museum. Grandson Patrick Conlon, who reported the theft to police, has been reunited with the items.
3 outlets · New Zealand Youth Choir wins world title in Wales
The New Zealand Youth Choir has been named Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. The group, consisting of approximately 50 singers aged 18 to 25, won the top award by blending traditional choral repertoire with waiata and kapa haka.
3 outlets · Fire breaks out in Titirangi carport and shed
Fire crews from several areas attended a structure fire in a Titirangi carport and attached shed on Sunday night. Emergency services reported that asbestos at the scene is posing a risk. Crews were working to extinguish the blaze.
2 outlets · Warriors defeat Wests Tigers to end two-game losing streak
The NZ Warriors secured a 34-14 victory against the Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. The win follows two consecutive losses for the team. Tanah Boyd made his NRL debut for the Warriors, starting at halfback during the match.
2 outlets · Sam Ruthe breaks two New Zealand 1500m records in Los Angeles
Tauranga middle-distance runner Sam Ruthe has broken his own national under-17 and under-18 1500m records. The 16-year-old achieved the results during a fifth-place finish at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles.
2 outlets · DJ death after Splore festival prompts drug warning
Simon Lee Garside, known as Deep South Audio, died in 2023 after taking a toxic mix of drugs at the Splore music festival. The event was held at Tapapakanga Regional Park in Auckland.
3 outlets · Timoci Tavatavanawai earns first All Blacks cap against France
Highlanders midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai earned his first cap for the All Blacks during the second test in Wellington. The Fiji-born player came off the bench during the team's 43-17 victory over France.
2 outlets · Doctor warns Wegovy is not a miracle cure for obesity
Waikato bariatric surgeon Dr Rowan French says the weight-loss medication Wegovy should not be relied upon as a standalone cure. He suggests that lasting results require a combination of nutrition, exercise, and psychology. Meanwhile, a Wellington man described the drug as life-changing following its Medsafe approval.
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