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Watch: MPs react to 'disturbing' parliament debate after Te Pāti Māori suspension

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

Ministers have described yesterday’s chaotic debate on Te Pāti Māori’s suspension for controversial haka as disturbing and contemptuous. The hours-long debate on Thursday evening included almost constant heckling and name-calling.
Urgent search: Police call for help to find vulnerable missing woman

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

79-year old Elisabeth went missing with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett St, Riccarton. Photo / PolicePolice are seeking the public’s help to locate a vulnerable, missing elderly woman in Christchurch. Elisabeth, 79, went missing last night, with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett St, Riccarton. There are also unconfirmed reports of Elisabeth being seen in Mona Vale around 10am today.
Person seriously injured in crash between car and cyclist in Northcote, Auckland

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. 'Police will be speaking with all involved to establish what has occurred,' a police spokesperson said. Photo / Bevan ConleyOne person is seriously injured after a cyclist and a car collided in Northcote this morning. Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Onewa Rd and Queen St in Northcote about 7.16am following reports of a crash between a cyclist and a car.
One person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, Auckland

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. The serious two-car crash happened last night. Photo / NZMEOne person is dead following a serious two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Stillwater. Two cars collided on East Coast Rd just before 7pm last night. A Police spokesperson this morning said one person died at the scene and another person suffered moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended, and an investigation is under way.
Bus rolls in Southland, SH97 closed; injuries reported

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

Three fire crews alongside police and St John Ambulance are at the scene. Photo / Bevan ConleyA bus has rolled on State Highway 97 near Mossburn, Southland. Emergency services say people have minor to moderate injuries. The road is shut, with Fire and Emergency redirecting trafficA bus with 17 people on board has rolled in Southland, closing State Highway 97. Police were called to the crash on Mossburn Five Rivers Rd near Diack Rd about 3.45pm.
Queenstown assault: Police search for victim after late-night attack at taxi rank

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

Police want the victim of a late-night attack at a Queenstown taxi rank to come forward. Photo / George HeardPolice are seeking a man who was punched in a “seemingly unprovoked assault” at a Queenstown taxi rank. The assault happened at a taxi rank near Searle Lane and Camp St about 2.40am on May 25 in central Queenstown.
NZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

Smokefree 2025 is at risk after the repeal of laws banning tobacco sales to those born after January 1, 2009. Letitia Harding, from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, says the repeal derailed public health progress and shifted the problem to vaping. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello claims smoking rates are declining and more vaping restrictions will be enforced on June 17.
Watch: Customers line outside Smith & Caughey’s for the last time

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

Smith & Caughey’s recently announced it would be closing its iconic Queen St store by the end of July, after 145 years in central Auckland. The store’s “End of an Era Sale” began on Wednesday, attracting lines around the block, frenzied customers and hour-long queues. After videos of retail chaos spread on social media, the business reminded customers to respect the store and its staff in a social media post.
McDonald’s new Ōrākei Auckland site approved despite community objections

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

McDonald's notified application showed an artist's impression of the proposed new outlet at 152 Kepa Rd, Auckland. Photo / consent application to Auckland CouncilA new McDonald’s in Ōrākei has been approved despite community concerns about health and traffic. The application received 381 submissions, of which 331 were opposed and 45 were in support. Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said the panel’s decision must be respected, with conditions applied.
'Extremely violent assault': Man critically injured near Māngere bus stop

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Jaime Lyth

A man is in critical condition after an "extremely violent assault" near a Māngere bus stop this morning. A person was found severely injured on Bader Drive around 2.30am, a police spokesperson said. “Thanks to quick work by a police camera operator, it was established that an altercation between two parties occurred at the location at around 1.40am.