Category: NZ Finder News

Stuff to Watch: Your guide to the week’s best on Sky and free-to-air TV

[ad_1] Whina (7.30pm, Monday, February 6, TVNZ 1) Free-to-air debut for this 2022 biopic of trailblazing Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper. Her extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion indigenous rights, and fight for the land – all while staying true to her heart and her beliefs. Supplied Rena Owen plays the older Dame Read more…

In pictures: Floods, slips and destruction as extreme rain hammers North Island

[ad_1] Heavy rain, flooding and slips have caused chaos in Auckland, areas of Bay of Plenty and Waitomo, with more wet weather expected. States of emergency have been declared for Auckland and the Waitomo District, with evacuations taking place due to flooding. The storm damage has affected more than 5000 properties in Auckland alone, after Read more…

Body of man located in Onewhero, four confirmed dead in Auckland floods

[ad_1] A body of a man has been discovered in Onewhero following Friday’s devastating floods. The death toll from the floods now sits at four. Police had been searching the area for days after a man was swept away by floodwaters on Friday. They said while formal identification was yet to be completed, the body Read more…

Drone video shows extent of flood-caused train derailment

[ad_1] A freight train derailed in spectacular fashion near Te Puke in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday as flooding impacted rail lines. Images from the scene show part of a train has come off the tracks on the Te Puke side of Bell Road. Sammi Strickland says it is about 1km down from Bell Read more…

Heavy rain expected in Auckland and Northland as severe thunderstorm warning issued for Waikato

[ad_1] A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued to the Waikato region as Auckland and Northland are expected to be lashed with heavy rain overnight. MetService issued Waikato, Hauraki, Matamata Piako and Waipa a severe thunderstorm warning until 10.37pm on Sunday. “These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain,” MetService said. “Torrential rain Read more…

Building inspectors assess damage to flood-hit Auckland homes

[ad_1] Nikola Fretton is breathing a sigh of relief after building inspectors declared her home was safe to stay in after it suffered damage in the Auckland floods. Her home was one of two on her Māngere street which were marked with a white “can be used” sign by Auckland Council inspectors on Sunday. A Read more…

Iwi rally to help those impacted by flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau

[ad_1] Iwi are rallying and marae are opening their doors to help people affected by flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau. The region remains in a state of emergency after a major flood event on Friday and more rain over the weekend. At least 5000 properties are being assessed for damage and four people have died in Read more…

Long-serving Taranaki development officer heads back to school

[ad_1] Supplied/Stuff Jack Kirifi will take up a new role at New Plymouth Boys’ High School this year. Jack Kirifi’s move from Taranaki Rugby to New Plymouth Boys’ High School “feels right.” After 16 years as a rugby development officer, Kirifi will join the school as its Te Haumaru support, Pasifika lead and director of Read more…

From Auckland’s floodwaters of devastation, heroes and acts of kindness emerge

[ad_1] A sleeping toddler evacuated through a window. An elderly woman rescued from her house by lifeguards. A digger driver named Dug who saved people’s homes. Amidst the widespread devastation and heartbreaking tragedies stemming from an unprecedented rainfall, stories of bravery and kindness are emerging from flood-stricken Auckland. In the hours before the city’s mayor Read more…

Wellington Phoenix women draw 3-3 with Brisbane Roar after first-half red card

[ad_1] At AJ Kelly Park, Brisbane: Brisbane Roar 3 (Shea Connors 15’, Katrina Gorry 29’, Larissa Crummer 82’) Wellington Phoenix 3 (Michaela Foster 33’, Milly Clegg 66’, Grace Wisnewski 78’). HT: 2-1 Wellington Phoenix coach Natalie Lawrence was left “super frustrated” after her side were denied a last-gasp winner against Brisbane Roar by a late Read more…

Beloved Zealandia takahē Nio dies, aged 19
[ad_1] It is with deep sadness that the team at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne confirms beloved takahē Nio died over the weekend. Nio, 19, was taken to Wildbase Hospital at Massey University on Wednesday 27 March for Read more...
Cardinal Tom Williams | Refugee Family Reunification Trust
[ad_1] It is with sadness that we remember the passing, in December 2023, of Cardinal Tom Williams. Cardinal Tom was one of our founding Patrons, and we will miss his kindness, support and encouragement. Cardinal Thomas Williams Thomas Williams was ordained a priest in Rome in 1959 and served in Palmerston North, Samoa and Porirua Read more...
Patrick Brownsey 1948–2023 | Te Papa’s Blog
[ad_1] Pat was a stalwart of the museum, beginning in 1977. He was a curator of botany and expert on New Zealand ferns. But he was so much more, including curating Te Papa’s stamp collection, and at various times managing the natural history team and the museum’s acquisitions process. Significantly, he was a role-model, mentor, Read more...
Elderly driver failed to report accident that left 14-year-old cyclist with concussion
[ad_1] Mark Taylor/Stuff A teenage cyclist was concussed when she was knocked off her bicycle. (File photo) An 84-year-old driver who hit a young cyclist while overtaking failed to report the accident to the police. At the Nelson District Court on Monday, Francesca Menzies pleaded guilty to charges of careless driving causing injury, and failing Read more...
Large fire in Waitara extinguished
[ad_1] One person has been treated after inhaling smoke from a large fire in High St East around 9am on Monday. A large shed fire has been extinguished in Waitara on Monday morning. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said they received a call about a fire around 9am. On arrival, firefighters found a large Read more...