[ad_1] Residents in parts of the upper South Island are experiencing heavy rain, hail and thunder. The sky over Nelson not long ago. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal A severe storm watch for the region was issued earlier this afternoon, with localized rain and hail forecasts. All the key ingredients …
Read More »Australia vs India: hosts lose Marnus Labuschagne as India takes control of Boxing Day test
[ad_1] India is on top in the Boxing Day test after claiming the wicket from star hitter Marnus Labuschagne just before tea on the first day, leaving Australia beating 136-5. Labuschagne was anchoring an Australian mini-match at MCG after India landed three punches in the first session, led by Steve …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: NSW registers 9 new cases, Sydney group grows
[ad_1] World Dec 26, 2020 01:20 AM3 minutes to read New South Wales has recorded another six coronavirus cases related to Sydney’s North Beaches cluster. New South Wales has recorded nine additional coronavirus cases, six of which have been linked to the Avalon (North Beaches) group and all are linked …
Read More »Veteran whose story went viral receives thank you cards
[ad_1] A veteran who took four buses to join an anti-racism march in Auckland after the Christchurch mosque attacks last year says he is touched and moved by the greeting cards received from abroad. John Sato Photo: RNZ / Liu Chen John Sato’s mission to get to the march made …
Read More »Wattle Downs robbery: victim is Punjabi radio host Harnek Neki
[ad_1] Supplied Harnek Neki was assaulted outside his home in Wattle Downs, days before Christmas. The man who was seriously injured in an attack in a southern Auckland suburb days before Christmas has been named as Punjabi talkback host, Harnek Neki. Neki was left in critical condition and rushed to …
Read More »Let it snow: a white Boxing Day for Motueka as hail hits the southern peak
[ad_1] A hail storm has hit Motueka, as thunderstorms hit Tasman. Severe thunderstorms hit Abel Tasman National Park, Motueka, Tasman Bay, Riwaka and Kaiteriteri starting at 4.15pm on Saturday, MetService said. Supplied Save Motueka batters on Boxing Day 2020. Do you know more? Send photos or videos to [email protected] It …
Read More »Harry and Meghan’s generous gift to New Zealand children’s charity Make Give Live
[ad_1] Lifestyle Dec 26, 2020 01:39 AM2 minutes to read Kiwi Make Give Live knitwear social enterprise supports children in need. Video / Make Give Live Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reached out to support a local kiwi business for children in need. The royal couple contacted knitwear social …
Read More »Execution delayed again for American woman who killed victim and later removed baby from womb
[ad_1] The execution of Lisa Montgomery, the only woman sentenced to federal death, has been delayed for the second time. Montgomery, 52, was sentenced to death in 2008 for killing a pregnant woman four years earlier and stealing her fetus. The baby survived. Michael Conroy / AP The federal prison …
Read More »Steve Smith comes out for the first time since 2016 as India dominates Australia’s top spot in the Boxing Day event
[ad_1] India has launched a spirited comeback after its Adelaide Oval disaster to leave Australia reeling 65-3 at lunch on the first day of the Boxing Day test. Starters Joe Burns and Matthew Wade, as well as star hitter Steve Smith, were fired after Australia captain Tim Paine won the …
Read More »Campers, homeless people urged to carry a smoke alarm
[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Fire and Emergency is calling on campers heading to the beach and outdoors to bring a smoke alarm along with their sleeping gear. Pete Gallagher, the National Fire Risk Advisor, says that hanging a smoke alarm in a …
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