[ad_1] A judge has approved Wellington City Council’s handling of the $ 500 million Shelly Bay development. The High Court decision, released Wednesday afternoon, means that developer Ian Cassels has effectively faced opposition from filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson, a local business group, and a group of councilors who were voted …
Read More »Students share experiences in the university accommodation to select the committee
[ad_1] Chlöe Swarbrick says students need more support. Photo / Alex Burton Tears, frustration and anxiety, university accommodation providers have been criticized today by students for their “greed” in a select committee. The parliamentary select committee launched an investigation after a series of fare management issues during Covid-19 and the …
Read More »Denver Chance trial: Alleged murder victim’s body took days to thaw, court hears
[ad_1] David White / Stuff Jay Christopher Lingman is on trial in Auckland High Court, charged with murdering Denver Chance. It took several days for Denver Chance’s body to thaw before an autopsy could be completed, a court has heard. Chance, 43, was last seen on February 24, 2019. He …
Read More »Baby death in lockdown: Auckland father admits manslaughter of crying 3-month-old daughter
[ad_1] The 22-year-old appeared today via the AVL link in Auckland High Court. Photo / Archive Warning: graphic content. A frustrated Auckland father who was unable to calm his crying 3-month-old daughter admitted to hitting her on the head and pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Jerome Dean, 22, appeared in Auckland …
Read More »Covid-19: Three new cases of virus in managed isolation, none in the community
[ad_1] There are three new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. The three travelers who tested positive came to New Zealand from Iran, Singapore and the United States. All three cases were taken to Auckland’s quarantine facility, Jet Park Hotel, the Health Ministry said. Ryan Anderson / Stuff New Zealand …
Read More »Black Caps vs Bangladesh: Ross Taylor ruled out of first ODI, Mark Chapman called
[ad_1] Fiona Goodall / Getty Images Ross Taylor is out of the Black Caps’ ODI opener against Bangladesh on Saturday with a hamstring injury. Mark Chapman’s final season at the Black Caps may be brief, but he enjoys the call anyway, while a couple of exciting debuts await him this …
Read More »Former Black Cap Brendon McCullum at the helm of the new sports radio station
[ad_1] Brendon McCullum will co-host a new sports radio station, ready to fill the void left by the closure of Radio Sport. Australian broadcaster Sports Entertainment Network has announced plans to launch a station in New Zealand, spearheaded by McCullum. Hagen Hopkins / Getty Images Former Black Caps captain Brendon …
Read More »Deportation of a child by Australia is a violation of rights, says Commissioner for Children
[ad_1] Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft does not believe that Australia has met its international obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Photo / RNZ By Charlie Dreaver for RNZ The Children’s Commissioner is even more concerned about the deportation of a 15-year-old from Australia, now that he …
Read More »Judith Collins Urges Government To Hurry Up With Trans-Tasmania Travel Bubble
[ad_1] After simmering for weeks, the trans-Tasmanian bubble problem could finally be coming to a boil. Covid-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins said Tuesday that the thorny negotiations will likely result in a unilateral opening of New Zealand’s borders so Australians can travel to New Zealand. “The reason we have not …
Read More »America’s Cup 2021: Team NZ v Luna Rossa – Kiwis one win away from lifting Auld Mug
[ad_1] THE LAST AMERICAN CUP* How the world media reacted: Team NZ ‘masterful’ as Luna Rossa faces the ‘impossible’* Phil Robertson: This is not San Francisco, Luna Rossa is maxed out* How Peter Burling’s Local Knowledge Was Fundamental* How Luna Rossa plans to fight Jimmy Spithill summed it up in …
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