Mon, 20 May 2013 05:10:13 GMT
 Stuff.co.nz | Derailment caused after part fell from train Radio New Zealand KiwiRail has removed 26 trains from service in Wellington after a part fell on the track causing a derailment near the capital, injuring four passengers and causing major disruption. The last carriage of the 7.43am service from Porirua jumped off the track just ... Some Wellington train services resume after derailment Wellington train derails during morning commute Wgtn train fleet pulled for inspection |
Mon, 20 May 2013 05:31:32 GMT
 The Dominion Post | Nephew faces murder charge after Far North shooting TVNZ The nephew of a man found dead after a double shooting in the Far North has appeared in court charged with murder. Edwin Maheno, 38, was given image suppression and remanded in custody until May 30 in the Kaitaia District Court this afternoon. He was ... Man in court charged with two murder counts Kaitaia murder accused named ROB KIDD AND KIRSTY JOHNSTON |
Mon, 20 May 2013 05:35:03 GMT
 The Dominion Post | Minister could appoint Teachers Council members New Zealand Herald The teachers name may not be suppressed before the court, but the Teachers Council suppress the majority of names in decisions published on its website. Photo / Thinkstock. The Minister of Education could be given the power to appoint Teachers Council ... Review highly critical of Teachers' Council New professional body for education proposed More obligations for a reformed Teachers Council |
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:42:04 GMT
 Newstalk ZB | Driver dead after logging trucks collide New Zealand Herald A logging truck driver was killed and another seriously injured when their rigs collided head-on inland from Tolaga Bay on the East Coast this afternoon. The accident happened shortly after midday about 15 kilometres up the Tauwhareparae Road. Driver killed in East Coast truck crash Truck driver dies in head-on crash One driver dead after logging truck crash |
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:20:25 GMT
 waateanews.com | Shane Taurima joins race for Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election TVNZ Shane Taurima has joined the race for the Labour Party candidacy for the upcoming Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election. The General Manager of TVNZ's Maori and Pacific Programmes announced his decision to stand in Parekura Horomia's old electorate this ... TVNZ broadcaster seeks selection for by-election Broadcaster seeks Labour candidacy for Ikaroa-Rawhiti Taurima seeks by-election nomination - News - MSN New Zealand |
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:24:58 GMT
 3News NZ | Residents evacuated over red-zone house fears TVNZ Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs have been evacuated after fears a quake-damaged home could collapse onto the road below. The Balmoral Lane house was redzoned some time ago and Cera staff are hoping to undertake a controlled ... Fears quake-damaged home could topple down cliff Residents out after house moves nearer to cliff CERA busts down dangerous Redcliffs home |
Mon, 20 May 2013 03:39:48 GMT
 3News NZ | Big cash transactions revealed in Prasad case Radio New Zealand The police case against two people accused of murdering an Auckland man, who was burnt to death, details a web of text messages and big cash transactions. The body of 21-year-old Shalvin Prasad was found in a scrub fire in February this year. Shivneel ... Accused accompanied Prasad to bank - police Prasad trial: Missing cash rang alarm bells Pair 'bought fuel' before man burnt alive |
Mon, 20 May 2013 02:46:41 GMT
 3News NZ | Caregiver bill 'may be unconstitutional' 3News NZ A bill passed by Parliament under urgency allowing family carers to be paid for looking after severely disabled relatives may be unconstitutional, a law professor says. Health service workers who look after disabled people are paid, and a group of family ... Govt slammed over censored caregiver legislation Legal advice on carers legislation kept secret Caregiver bill could be extended: Key - News - MSN New Zealand |
Mon, 20 May 2013 05:22:20 GMT
 Timaru Herald | Anti-royalist fined over attempted manure attack New Zealand Herald Sam Bracanov has been ordered to stay more than 500 metres from the royal couple at all times. Photo / Greg Bowker. A man who planned to throw a bucket of horse manure at the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall during their tour of New ... Protester fined for planning royal fling Man fined for planning to throw manure at prince Anti-royalist warned ahead of visit |
Mon, 20 May 2013 02:38:25 GMT
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | Beach Haven house blaze Auckland stuff.co.nz An elderly woman has escaped unharmed from a fire that engulfed her family home in Beach Haven just before noon today. Matile Clay, 65, was in the dining room of her home in Taurus Crescent when she smelled smoke and ran up the road to find help. Elderly woman wasn't caught in fire after all Firefighters battle Beach Haven blaze |