Articles by Jacqui Stanford and Corazon Miller
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World
US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
Monday, 15 April 2024, 10:07AMThe United States on Sunday highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran’s aerial attack as President Joe Biden convened...
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World
Netanyahu 'hurting Israel': Biden's comments show growing distaste for war
Monday, 11 March 2024, 10:49AMUS President Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning...
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World
Biden will try to use State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:56PMPresident Joe Biden is aiming to use his State of the Union address Thursday evening to urge voters to reject "an American...
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World
Three US troops are killed and dozens are injured in a drone strike by Iran-backed militia in Jordan
Monday, 29 January 2024, 9:41AMThree American troops were killed and dozens were injured Sunday in a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border,...
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National
Baby boom at Auckland Zoo
Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 11:16AMIt will be a summer of babies at Auckland Zoo, with giraffe Kiraka and tiger Zayana expected to give birth. Head of animal...
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National
Embattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resign
Monday, 15 May 2023, 7:26AMMayor Ben Bell has described himself as ambitious and confident, and said he is no quitter. On TVNZ’s current affairs programme Sunday,...
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World
Mike Pompeo subpoenaed as part of impeachment inquiry
Saturday, 28 September 2019, 9:23AMThree House committees have jointly issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for documents related to the impeachment...
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Christchurch
Irish dancing troupe's costumes stolen from van
Sunday, 21 April 2019, 10:38AMA travelling troupe of Irish dancers has had all its costumes stolen in an overnight theft in Christchurch. The Rhythms of...
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Auckland
Grandmother's rage after Lime rider knocks over disabled grandson
Monday, 28 January 2019, 3:57PMAn Auckland grandmother is angry and upset after her grandson was bowled over by a kid on a Lime scooter. Anita says her...
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World
CIA: Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's death
Sunday, 18 November 2018, 9:21AMThe CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi...
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World
Buildings collapse as torrential floods hit US city
Monday, 28 May 2018, 12:46PMCrews were engaged in multiple water rescues and buildings collapsed in historic Ellicott City as flood waters raged through...
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Health
Parents again urged to vaccinate children as children go back to school
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 5:30PMParents are being urged to check their children's immunisation status as they return to school and group activities. Health...
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National
Coastguard to boaties: wear your life jackets and take PLENTY of water and sunscreen
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 9:51AMThe sweltering heat has northern Coastguard volunteers on alert for a jump in calls this Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The...
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Lower South Island
Ban on outside water use in Invercargill
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 6:40AMInvercargill residents who want to water their gardens today will need to use their bath or washing up water. Those in the...
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National
Trout rash a product of 'weather and pollution' say Fish & Game
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 6:32AMFish & Game is warning the likes of the nasty rashes seen on trout in Canterbury High Country lakes is likely to crop up...
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Crime
Warnings over prevalance of burglaries during summer
Monday, 1 January 2018, 1:51PMIf you're out of town these holidays, you're being advised to take steps to protect your home from thieves. The Insurance...
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National
Beloved children's author 'honoured, excited and puzzled' by Order of Merit
Saturday, 30 December 2017, 10:58AMGenerations have been raised on her words, and now Joy Cowley is being thanked with our very highest honour. She's being...
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National
New Years honours recipients named
Saturday, 30 December 2017, 8:28AMA number of esteemed New Zealanders have received recognition from the Crown today, with the release of the New Year Honours...
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World
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Tembin
Tuesday, 26 December 2017, 7:05AMVietnam's Mekong Delta is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Tembin, which has already left 230 people dead in the Philippines. Forecasters...
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National
Fire service urges people to clear vegetation around properties
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 7:50AMThe dry, hot summer has Fire and Emergency urging people to take action to keep their properties safe. The group said plentiful...
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National
Sixty-four years since Tangiwai to be marked tonight
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 6:58AMA ceremony marking 64 years since the Tangiwai disaster will be held at 10.21 tonight, the moment the horrific tragedy struck. It...
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National
University group giving practical help to homeless women
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 6:44AMIt's not just presents and tinned food being dropped off to Auckland City Mission for the needy this Christmas. A group of...
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Lower North Island
Drought support being readied for Lower North rollout
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 6:31AMProgrammes will soon be underway to support the lower North Island's drought-hit farmers. The Government is giving rural...
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Crime
Court rules police can't seize fraudster's Kiwisaver
Saturday, 16 December 2017, 3:43PMA convicted fraudster has won the right to hold on to her KiwiSaver funds - and one commentator says that may well be just,...