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RNZ News
21-07-2025
- RNZ News
20 year old killed in Hamilton brawl was celebrating his birthday
Police have said the 20-year-old killed after a brawl in Hamilton at the weekend was celebrating his upcoming birthday at the time. Locals near to the scene of a fatal brawl in Hamilton have voiced there concerns about safety in the area. Police have launched a homicide investigation after the young man's death which followed reports of a fight on Alexandra Street just after midnight on Sunday. Three others were also injured, some seriously, but they've since been discharged from hospital. Finn Blackwell reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Muriwai slip leaves community reliving devastating landslides
A slip in Auckland's west coast settlement of Muriwai has residents reliving the devastating landslides of two years ago. Muriwai was hit badly during the 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabriel, with large slips making some areas unlivable. The community was struck by another slip at the weekend, this time on Motutara Road. Finn Blackwell reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
10-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Tense fourth day of Covid-19 inquiry
The Inquiry into the Government's Covid-19 response has held a tense session this afternoon, as critics described what they called red-flags in the vaccine roll out and mandates. Today was the fourth day of the inquiry, with tomorrow rounding out the hearings in Auckland. More hearings are expected to be held in Wellington next month. Today, commissioners scrutinised evidence put forward by groups like Voices for Freedom and The Health Forum. Finn Blackwell reports. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
10-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Inquiry into Covid-19 focuses on vaccines
health politics about 1 hour ago The Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response is in the middle of another day of public hearings, this time focussing on vaccines. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
RNZ News
09-07-2025
- RNZ News
"Senseless and stupid" smashing of headstones in Auckland graveyard
The smashing of headstones by vandals at an Auckand chapel have been described as "senseless, stupid and unecessary". Police are investigating the damage at St Stephens Chapel, after receiving a report on Monday evening. Marble headstones have been broken into pieces, while sandstone graves were literally smashed to smithereens. The local community has been left shocked by the damage, which looks like it will cost roughly 35-thousand dollars to repair. Finn Blackwell and Marika Khabazi report. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
