Strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near Te Araroa
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 10km south-west of Te Araroa on the North Island's East Coast at approximately 8.35pm on Sunday. GeoNet reported the quake occurred at a depth of about 39km and received over 5,000 reports of the strong shaking.
3 outlets · ACT proposes new powers for teachers to remove disruptive students
The ACT Party proposes giving teachers legal protection to use reasonable and proportionate force to remove seriously or persistently disruptive students from classrooms. The policy would also allow for fines for parents, ranging from $300 to $3,000.
3 outlets · Winston Peters calls for arrests after mock guillotine protest
The Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa staged a protest in downtown Auckland using a mock guillotine and an effigy of Winston Peters. The Foreign Minister described the demonstration as a call for violence and has called for those involved to be arrested.
2 outlets · Ron Mark to contest Wairarapa electorate for New Zealand First
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is returning to politics as a New Zealand First candidate. He will contest the Wairarapa electorate in the upcoming election. The party is seeking to bolster its caucus with experienced members.
2 outlets · One person dead in Hawke’s Bay vehicle crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle collision at a semi-rural intersection in Hawke’s Bay. Puketapu Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts an investigation into the incident.
2 outlets · Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle dies unexpectedly
Hastings District Council chief executive To’osavili Nigel Bickle has died suddenly at his home on Saturday. His family announced his passing on Sunday, describing him as a devoted husband and respected colleague. The loss of the key council figure is expected to be felt deeply by the community.
2 outlets · NZ First proposes payments for families with three children
Winston Peters has announced a proposed Kiwi Kids Grant to address declining birth rates. The policy would provide tax-free annual payments of $5,000 for the first three years of a child's life. This incentive would apply to each of a family's first three children.
2 outlets · Lotto First Division winner in Taupō wins $1 million
A Lotto First Division winning ticket was sold at Paetiki Lotto Magazines & Post in Taupō during Saturday night's draw. While one player won $1 million, the Powerball jackpot was not hit and has rolled over to $6 million.
2 outlets · One-year home loan fixes may be preferable to two-year rates
ANZ economists suggest that one-year mortgage rates may be a better option than two-year fixes. Their latest Property Focus update notes that house prices are currently on a flat path.
2 outlets · Four people in custody after perfume theft at Hamilton shopping centre
Hamilton police have detained four young people following a robbery at The Base shopping centre on Saturday. Staff at a store were reportedly assaulted and thousands of dollars' worth of perfume was taken. Police stated that no weapons were used and no injuries were reported.
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