Новости за 27.03.2016

Wellington.Scoop The Transport Agency was opening some lanes and closing others on SH1 over Easter weekend, claiming that both contradictory tactics would improve things for drivers. At the same time it was apologising for delays that have meant the trip from Wellington to Otaki has been taking two hours instead of one. The first apology […]

Last year, at a Wintec Press Club lunch, I listened to Paula Penfold tell the story of how she and Eugene Bingham put together their reports for TV3's 3D untangling the monstrous conviction that put Teina Pora in prison for a rape and murder he never committed.
It's the kind of story journalists like to hear. It helps us believe that in an era of shrinking budgets and sagging standards, what we do can still matter. But, as Penfold acknowledged, there's a deeper story here: that of private investigator and ex-cop Tim McKinnell... Читать дальше...

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Stuff reports: Sevens rugby is to stay in Wellington, with the capital the only city serious about hosting the colourful sporting spectacular. Wellington has won the event at a cut cost against scant opposition, sources say. No contracts have been signed but, following detailed board room discussion, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is expected to confirm on Thursday the […]

News from NZ Police An armed man robbed a Whanganui dairy at about 2:10pm this afternoon. He walked into the Durie Hill Dairy on Portal Street, Durie Hill, brandished a pistol, and stolen goods from the store. He was wearing a long sleeve blacktop, black pants, carrying a bag of some sort and had his […]

Maungaraki School Special Licence Decision You have to read this decision on an alcohol licence. It was granted, which was the right decision. But the amazing thing is the local Medical Officer of Health opposed it. It shows the wowser culture that public health activists are trying to create so some adults can’t have a […]

Liam Hehir writes: So now that Andrew Little has said Labour is “keen” to have a “debate” on whether New Zealand should adopt a Universal Basic Income, you might infer this means that a UBI is something he would like to see happen. And the chances are you’re probably right.  Under a UBI, every New Zealander would […]

Sat 19 A morning mission to Hunterville for a woman suffering an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Later in the afternoon the helicopter was dispatched to Foxton for a man in his 50’s with a medical emergency. He was airlifted Wellington Hospital ...

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched yesterday afternoon to the Tongariro forest. A man in his twenties had suffered a gunshot wound to his leg while out hunting. He was located and winched into the helicopter before being flown to Waikato hospital.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Matakana Island at 7:30pm where a 11 year old boy had been riding a motorbike and collided with another motorbike. He received a serious leg injury and was stabilised at the scene before being flown ...

Farmers Have Had Enough of Fonterra Management After months of false promises, dairy farmers are telling New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, that they’ve had enough of Fonterra’s glass half full ...

At 3.00am this morning Amberley Police responded to reports of an alleged home invasion.

Serious Assault - Frankton, Hamilton - Waikato Hamilton Police have attended stabbing in Massey Street Frankton at about 1.20 am this morning where an 18 year old male was assaulted and stabbed in the arm. 4 persons were located nearby 2 of which have ...

At about 1.30am 27th March 2016, four people armed with weapons entered a house at rural property in Springston, Canterbury.

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred earlier today at a Morrinsville address.

Police can confirm that earlier today, police received a report of a male standing on the roof of an address with the firearm.

Police are continuing their serious crash investigation into the cause of a fatal crash on the Luggate-Cromwell Road yesterday, Friday 25 March 2016.

Police staff are currently heading to the Tongariro National Park after reports of a hunting incident at approximately 1.30pm today.

Incident in Waikato update Police have concluded the incident at an address in Morrinsville. All Police cordons have been lifted and there is no concerns for the safety of any member of the public There are no further details available at this time.

Police staff are currently in attendance at a Morrinsville address after receiving a report of an incident.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says: The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has today called for people to take heed of a report showing that electric cars help combat climate change, but solar panels do little.  The report released today by Concept Consulting looks at the impact of both electric cars and solar panels […]

The Guardian reports: The police investigation into an alleged VIP paedophile ring that was accused of killing three children has collapsed. The Metropolitan police confirmed on Monday afternoon that Operation Midland had closed after 16 months of investigation. The force made a statement shortly after the last living suspect in the inquiry said he had […]