NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

29 Apr 2024

Search

Canberra man Donald Morley sentenced to nine years in jail for murdering his elderly wife
The cancer-stricken man said he and his "angel", who had dementia, had "lived too long".

British-Irish meeting to focus on legacy act
The administrations have clashed over the legacy law, with the Irish government opposing the act.

Kasatkina 'given guarantees' on safety of gay players in Saudi
Daria Kasatkina, one of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, says she has been “given guarantees” about her safety should she compete in Saudi Arabia.

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package
Galeana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.

What matters most to the Gen-Z descendants of Basildon Man?
How important are various areas of council business to younger voters?

Residents' safety fears after return to tower block
The council say nearly all residents have now returned to Barton House following the sudden evacuation in November.

At least five dead after tornadoes hit central US
Clean up operations are under way in states including Oklahoma and Iowa following the severe storms.

UK and Irish ministers to meet as tensions grow over Rwanda
The government has rejected plans by Ireland to return asylum seekers arriving there from the UK.

Massage therapist recorded clients, asked woman to remove underwear
A massage therapist convicted of videoing his clients may face other legal action after a referral by the Health and Disability Commission.

Lachlan Jones: Hopes coronial inquest will provide answers
The coroner says the boy's death is unimaginable and he hopes the inquest will find answers.

Global sustainability standards impact New Zealand exports
Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.

Yousaf considers quitting as Scotland's first minister
Sources tell the BBC that resignation is now an option - although he has not yet made a final decision.

English teen Kim 'excited' to make PGA Tour debut
England's Kris Kim, 16, is looking forward to an "amazing opportunity" when he makes his PGA Tour debut in Texas this week.

Taking dogs to the cinema 'means so much to us'
A special screening of the Amy Winehouse film means owners do not have to leave their pets at home.

'Generational talent' Littler wins Austrian Open
Luke Littler is hailed as a "generational talent" after the teenager wins the Austrian Open in Graz.

End of the road for 'Banksie' pothole campaigner
Daventry Banksie says she is stepping back as she has achieved what she wanted - road repairs.

The papers: Asylum detentions to begin and 'Tory MPs plotting'
Preparations for the first Rwanda deportation flights and disquiet on the Tory benches lead the papers.

Roman object that has baffled experts goes on show
The 12-sided object, found in Norton Disney, is being shown as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf considers quitting
A source close to the SNP leader says resignation is now an option as he faces two confidence votes this week.

Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system
It's a situation that could be repeated across New Zealand as councils are warned there are no more free lunches when it comes to water.

1News poll: New Zealand First out, Labour, Greens, Te Pati Maori could form government
Support for the National Party and its coalition partners has dropped in the latest the latest 1News Verian poll.

'We predicted this would happen': Wait time for driving tests up to 2 months
Learner drivers are booking their tests before they're even ready because wait times have stretched out to over a month, a driving instructor says.