NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

14 May 2025

Search

Ockham Book prize winner says writing has become an obsession
The novelist has published four books in five years, but went 13 years without publishing anything.

Timaru ambulance stolen, taken for joyride while staff prepared patient
Dashcam footage shows theft of ambulance awaiting patient transfer.

Country’s biggest bank at bottom of customer rankings
The country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.

Van flips on Wellington street
The accident happened on Customhouse Street near the Bell Gully building.

US-China tariff truce provides 'cautious hope' for Kiwi exporters, NZ China Council says
Local exporters would be hoping for something longer than the 90 day pause in the trade war.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis signals KiwiSaver changes amidst Superfund withdrawal announcement
The Finance Minister is signalling changes, saying they would be 'positive'.

Watch live: David Seymour announces $140 million school attendance service to tackle truancy
David Seymour says the attendance service will address chronic absence.

Government announces $140m to boost school attendance
New model aims to double student reach and improve case management by 2026, says David Seymour.

Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post amid criticism
The presenter shared a post from the group Palestine Lobby, which included a rat illustration.

Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troubles
Bradley Wiggins' admission that he was addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling is a sad chapter in a story that had brought troubles to go with the glory. BBC Sport's Matt Warwick examines Wiggins' character.

Céline Dion appears at Eurovision, as Sweden qualify for the final
The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final.

Te reo Maori stop-go signs: Roadworks company hits pause on use of ‘taihoa’ as legality questioned
'We are unsure of the legal compliance standing of these signs.'

New Cannes dress code claims Halle Berry as its first victim
It's not the first time the event has sent celebrities and their stylists into a tizzy.

Government axes vulnerable patient helpers
A Taranaki health service says vulnerable patients are about to lose dedicated help during complex, often frightening medical care because of a government funding cut.

'People want to connect with people' - Maori tourism leads the way
Maori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences.

Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
A single flip of a settings button enables a host of defenses against hacking.

Warnings about serious risks of surgery outsourcing blanked out by minister’s office
Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.

Cassie Ventura testifies about abuse in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking case
Ventura helped open a floodgate of accusations against the producer.

Warnings about serious risks in surgery outsourcing blanked out by Simeon Brown's office
Simeon Brown was told of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals, but his office withheld most of the information.

Hodgkinson prepared for 'nerve-wracking' return
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson said her first race since winning gold in Paris last summer will be a "nerve-wracking one".

Forest say Marinakis 'confrontation' is 'fake news'
Nottingham Forest Forest deny there was a confrontation between owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espirito Santo after Sunday's Premier League draw with Leicester.