Police name house fire victim
Police can now name the man who died in a house fire on Shaw Avenue in Christchurch on Monday 13 January.
He was 50-year-old Karl Frederick Blackett, of Christchurch.
Police extends its condolences to his loved ones.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 9:00 pm
Southern Response claimants furious with boss Casey Hurren's offer of apology
By RNZ Too little, too late.That's how many at the centre of issues with Southern Response have characterised the state insurer's offer of an apology.Southern Response's new boss, Casey Hurren, offered the public apology while...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 8:57 pm
Motorway mayhem: Long delays for Aucklanders after car fire and crash
Traffic on SH1 on Auckland's North Shore remains at a near stand-still after a car caught fire late afternoon.The incident is one of three which has caused lengthy delays for commuters heading home on Friday afternoon and evening.Motorists...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 6:24 pm
Police name 57-year-old victim in Favona, South Auckland, homicide as investigation continues
Police have named the 57-year-old female victim in a South Auckland homicide this week.Today, police revealed 57-year-old Meliame Fisi'ihoi was located deceased at a property on Calthorp Close, Favona, in the early hours of Wednesday...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 6:13 pm
Dad who lost two girls in fiery crash on safety mission
Reality has hit Jason Alexander.He can't stop crying. He has barely slept. He can't "unsee" the images of his dead daughters.On November 27 Alexander's eldest daughter, Tayla died instantly in a fiery car crash. Her sister, Sunmara...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 6:12 pm
Former CYFS worker, who once cared for murdered teen, named over allegations he abused 17 boys
A former Child, Youth and Family worker accused of abusing nearly 20 boys can now be revealed as a man who once cared for a teen murdered in the back of a prison van.Earl Opetaia's name suppression lapsed at 5pm todayafter his legal...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 6:00 pm
'Well if that's your attitude you can f*** off now': Apprentice claims boss' rant meant he was fired
An apprentice electrician who claimed his boss told him to "f***-off now" during a heated argument said the outburst meant he had been fired.Rafe Fannin filed an unjustified dismissal claim with the Employment Relations Authority...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 5:36 pm
NGO social work agencies feeling the pinch after Oranga Tamariki pay rise
An under-staffed social work agency has been turning away applicants because it can't afford to pay them enough.The struggles at Birthright Hawke's Bay and other agencies have intensified due to the huge pay gap with Oranga Tamariki...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 5:21 pm
Film-maker's legal 'funds running low' ahead of defamation trial with Sir Bob Jones over 'hate speech'
More money is being raised for a Kiwi film-maker's legal fund as she prepares for a courtroom showdown with Sir Bob Jones after calling for his knighthood to be revoked for "hate speech".The well-known businessman filed defamation...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 5:14 pm
Further appeal for information in Christchurch homicide investigation
Police are continuing to investigate the murder of Bella Te Pania are again appealing for the public's help.
Bella, 34, was found critically injured on Orchard Road on Tuesday 31 December 2019 and died a short time later.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:55 pm
Favona Homicide: Police name victim as investigation continues
Attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB:
Counties Manukau Police are continuing with Operation Truro, the homicide investigation launched in Favona on Wednesday.
Today, Police can name the victim as 57-year-old Meliame Fisi’ihoi.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:40 pm
Police acknowledge sentencing in historic child abuse case
Police acknowledge the sentencing on 16 January of Neville Kingsley Saunders on historic child abuse charges.
Saunders, 70, was convicted in Whanganui District Court in relation to the indecent assault of two boys in the 1960s and 1970s.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:25 pm
TV veteran's sex assault trial: Complainant threatened to 'take down' accused, company
A woman who claims her entertainment industry boss sexually assaulted her had threatened to "destroy" him and his company "a lot" and seemed to hate me, a witness says.The woman is one of three former employees who went to police...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:17 pm
Hamilton needs to get water smart
Hamilton’s heating up, so our water use needs to go down.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:15 pm
Whakatāne Just Jeans assistant 'yelled at' doctor's toddler, apology sought
A Whakatāne doctor is demanding an apology from a retail worker she claims repeatedly "yelled at" her young son for playing "peekaboo" behind a shop sign.The doctor and mother, who works in the town's hospital but did not want...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:11 pm
Drug lab tests 10,000th sample
New psychoactive drugs and chemically concealed compounds have been among the thousands of suspected drug samples tested at a rapid screening lab near Auckland Airport.
Today the joint Customs/ESR Screening Laboratory (CESL) analysed its 10,000th suspected drug sample.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 3:09 pm
SH74 QEII Drive to have delays next week due to road works
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect minor delays on State Highway 74 QEII Drive from Monday January 20th due to roadworks.
A 30km/h speed restriction and shoulder closures will be in place between Burwood Road and Marshlands Road.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 2:54 pm
Urgent water saving measures for Kaikohe
The Council is asking all Kaikohe residents and businesses to reduce their water use by 25 per cent. This reduction is required to protect the town’s two water sources, Wairoro Stream and Monument Hill, which have reached very low levels.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 2:51 pm
Total watering ban in some areas retained for the weekend - council
While water-use demand has dropped a bit, supplies are still running low in Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Hahei - which remain on a Total Watering Ban.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 2:30 pm
SH1 Putaruru night works to begin Sunday
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises overnight road repair and reseal works will get underway on State Highway 1 at Putaruru from Sunday.
The works are located between Sholson Street and just south of Bridge Street and will take place between 6pm and 5am.
Source: Voxy.co.nz - National | 17 Jan 2020 | 1:58 pm
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