Air traffic control outage to undergo full review
An extremely rare software fault caused an air traffic control outage on Saturday, disrupting trans-Tasman and domestic flights. The incident forced some aircraft into holding patterns, while others were grounded or diverted. Airways NZ is currently investigating the cause of the disruption.
4 outlets · Two arrested after alleged firearms incident in Shirley
Two men were arrested following reports of a group allegedly brandishing a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Christchurch. Armed police attended a property on Marshland Road around 1.20am on Sunday. The two individuals are expected to appear in court in the coming week.
4 outlets · Supreme Court hears David Tamihere's appeal against murder convictions
Lawyers for David Tamihere argued in the Supreme Court on Monday that his trial for the 1989 murders of two Swedish backpackers was fundamentally defective. Five judges are hearing the appeal to determine if his convictions should be quashed. Tamihere has always maintained his innocence.
+37 outlets · Three people and two dogs rescued from cable car over Whanganui River
Emergency services have rescued three people and two dogs after they became stuck in a private cable car. The occupants called for help at approximately 5pm while suspended above the Whanganui River. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended the scene on Whanganui River Road.
4 outlets · Man arrested following house fire in Palmerston North
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a house on Main Street caught fire on Sunday afternoon. Police say the man, who was allegedly found with a weapon, is facing charges of wilfully setting fire to a property and possession of an offensive weapon. He is expected in court tomorrow.
3 outlets · Risky overtake nearly causes head-on collision near Whakapapa
A shuttle bus driver captured footage of a near miss on Bruce Road on Saturday morning. A silver Volkswagen Golf attempted a risky overtake on a blind stretch, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with an oncoming Mercedes. The incident left the shuttle bus with a stone-chipped windscreen.
4 outlets · Prison violence and riots increasing due to higher populations
A staff union reports that violence and riots are becoming more frequent in New Zealand prisons due to higher inmate populations. This follows a riot at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato on Saturday, where prisoners refused to leave an exercise yard, leading to a lockdown.
3 outlets · Wet and cold weather forecast for much of New Zealand
The upper North Island faces a thunderstorm-prone start to the week, while much of the country expects wet and cold conditions. Snow is forecast for South Island areas, potentially falling as low as 200m in some locations.
2 outlets · Allan Titford denied parole amid claims of unfair treatment
Allan Titford has been denied parole by the Parole Board. The farmer, who was sentenced for multiple charges including rape and arson, claims the decision is unfair due to a lack of suitable accommodation. He remains under sentence until 2037.
2 outlets · Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year 2025
Hugh Jackson from the Waikato-Bay of Plenty region has been crowned the 2025 Young Farmer of the Year. The Te Akau sheep and beef farmer believes new technology could transform grazing management and increase cattle numbers on his family property.
2 outlets · Landlord's widow ordered to pay ex-tenant $6500 for unlawful eviction
The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered a Wellington landlord's widow to pay $6500 to a former tenant. The ruling follows an unlawful eviction from a substandard home that lacked smoke alarms and had a leaky roof and wet carpet.
2 outlets · Warriors player Michaela Brake announces pregnancy
Warriors winger and former Black Ferns Sevens player Michaela Brake has announced she is expecting a baby with husband Michael Brake. The news comes after she missed several recent games, and she is expected to miss the remainder of the NRLW season. The baby is due in March 2026.
2 outlets · Grant Robertson releases memoir and defends decision regarding Covid-19 inquiry
Former finance minister Grant Robertson has released a new book titled Anything Could Happen. He has also defended his decision to decline an invitation to appear at public Covid-19 inquiry hearings, describing the process as a "show trial".
3 outlets · Hamish Kerr wins Diamond League high jump in Poland
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr secured victory at the latest Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland. Kerr cleared 2.33m to take the win after narrowly avoiding elimination at 2.30m. He also made one attempt at a height of 2.35m.
2 outlets · Tall Blacks eliminated from Asia Cup after loss to China
The New Zealand Tall Blacks lost 98-84 to China in their Asia Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Following the defeat, the team will compete against Iran for the bronze medal.
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