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Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards

Staff at Auckland Hospital have made hundreds of reports about fleas and other insects, and one patient there slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of cockroaches in the shower.

13 mins ago

Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain driving the (41) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford leads Liam Lawson of New Zealand.

Motorsport

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, Lawson eighth

The 24-year-old Racing Bulls driver scooped four points for his eighth place finish, putting him ninth overall in the Formula 1 standings with 43 points.

26 mins ago

Police officers stand near a vehicle crashed into a tree after driving into a crowd near Berlin's annual Pride event, in Berlin, Germany.

Crime and Justice

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed in confrontation with police

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin.

6:24am

National have announced a gradual increase of paid parental leave.

Politics

National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected

The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some or all of their leave at the same time.

5:05

Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson.

Politics

Greens push to pause big data centre consents, PM calls it 'alarmist'

Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said a freeze was not a ban, as a "one-year pause gives us time to get this right."

19:54

Crime and Justice

Australian police accidentally shoot woman while firing at armed man

An internal police investigation is under way after an innocent bystander was shot during a tense stand-off between officers and an armed offender in Cairns, north Queensland.

Upper Hutt's possible exit from a proposed Wellington "metro" authority has complicated the region's amalgamation plans.

New Zealand

'A giant dating game': Where councils stand as merger deadline looms

Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.

6:00am

Empty seats outside a Mount Maunganui cafe, as ongoing landslip closures keep foot traffic away from the strip below Mauao.

Business

'Stumble along in the dark': Mount café owner on months of uncertainty

Michelle Craig says repeated landslip closures have left her business and neighbours along the strip with no idea when, or if, things will return to normal.

6:00am

4:27

While fruits and veggies are important for our health, they’re also highly susceptible to bacteria, fungi and other pathogenic microbes.

Life

Bin or eat? How to know when fruit and veg are safe to consume

Whether it’s trimming off a piece of mushy parsnip or cutting away a slightly mouldy bit of apple, many of us have used produce long after their peak of freshness.

6:00am

Sport

Hamish Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The 29-year-old said it was "a difficult decision to reach" but ultimately said he was not ready to compete at the level he expected of himself.

6:41am

Business

'Stumble along in the dark': Mount café owner on months of uncertainty

Michelle Craig says repeated landslip closures have left her business and neighbours along the strip with no idea when, or if, things will return to normal.

6:00am

4:27

Life

Bin or eat? How to know when fruit and veg are safe to consume

Whether it’s trimming off a piece of mushy parsnip or cutting away a slightly mouldy bit of apple, many of us have used produce long after their peak of freshness.

6:00am

Sport

Hamish Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The 29-year-old said it was "a difficult decision to reach" but ultimately said he was not ready to compete at the level he expected of himself.

6:41am

Health

Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards

Staff at Auckland Hospital have made hundreds of reports about fleas and other insects, and one patient there slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of cockroaches in the shower.

13 mins ago

Motorsport

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, Lawson eighth

The 24-year-old Racing Bulls driver scooped four points for his eighth place finish, putting him ninth overall in the Formula 1 standings with 43 points.

26 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed in confrontation with police

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin.

6:24am

Politics

National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected

The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some or all of their leave at the same time.

5:05

Politics

Greens push to pause big data centre consents, PM calls it 'alarmist'

Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said a freeze was not a ban, as a "one-year pause gives us time to get this right."

19:54

Crime and Justice

Australian police accidentally shoot woman while firing at armed man

An internal police investigation is under way after an innocent bystander was shot during a tense stand-off between officers and an armed offender in Cairns, north Queensland.

Football

'Never thought I'd see Spurs': Tottenham fans make Eden Park home turf

A wave of white shirts and navy scarves descended on Eden Park as more than 40,000 fans turned out for the biggest men's football crowd in New Zealand history.

2:25

New Zealand

Boutique Waikato brewery named New Zealand's champion

A small brewery running out of an old farmhouse in the Waikato has been crowned the country's best.

Business

'Stumble along in the dark': Mount café owner on months of uncertainty

Michelle Craig says repeated landslip closures have left her business and neighbours along the strip with no idea when, or if, things will return to normal.

6:00am

4:27

Life

Bin or eat? How to know when fruit and veg are safe to consume

Whether it’s trimming off a piece of mushy parsnip or cutting away a slightly mouldy bit of apple, many of us have used produce long after their peak of freshness.

6:00am

Football

'Never thought I'd see Spurs': Tottenham fans make Eden Park home turf

A wave of white shirts and navy scarves descended on Eden Park as more than 40,000 fans turned out for the biggest men's football crowd in New Zealand history.

2:25

New Zealand

Boutique Waikato brewery named New Zealand's champion

A small brewery running out of an old farmhouse in the Waikato has been crowned the country's best.

Sport

Hamish Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The 29-year-old said it was "a difficult decision to reach" but ultimately said he was not ready to compete at the level he expected of himself.

6:41am

Health

Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards

Staff at Auckland Hospital have made hundreds of reports about fleas and other insects, and one patient there slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of cockroaches in the shower.

13 mins ago

Motorsport

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, Lawson eighth

The 24-year-old Racing Bulls driver scooped four points for his eighth place finish, putting him ninth overall in the Formula 1 standings with 43 points.

26 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed in confrontation with police

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin.

6:24am

Politics

National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected

The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some or all of their leave at the same time.

5:05

Politics

Greens push to pause big data centre consents, PM calls it 'alarmist'

Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said a freeze was not a ban, as a "one-year pause gives us time to get this right."

19:54

Health

Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards

Staff at Auckland Hospital have made hundreds of reports about fleas and other insects, and one patient there slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of cockroaches in the shower.

13 mins ago

Motorsport

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, Lawson eighth

The 24-year-old Racing Bulls driver scooped four points for his eighth place finish, putting him ninth overall in the Formula 1 standings with 43 points.

26 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Berlin Pride attack suspect killed in confrontation with police

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin.

6:24am

Politics

National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected

The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some or all of their leave at the same time.

5:05

Politics

Greens push to pause big data centre consents, PM calls it 'alarmist'

Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said a freeze was not a ban, as a "one-year pause gives us time to get this right."

19:54

Crime and Justice

Australian police accidentally shoot woman while firing at armed man

An internal police investigation is under way after an innocent bystander was shot during a tense stand-off between officers and an armed offender in Cairns, north Queensland.

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