Articles by Alexia Russell
-
Sport
Sir Richard Hadlee has bowel cancer, on the road to recovery
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 10:24amCricketing great Sir Richard Hadlee has bowel cancer A tumour was discovered last month during a routine three-year colonoscopy,...
-
Politics
National questions Government family violence target
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:47pmNational says funding for family violence support is right, but the government's version of it isn't targeted enough. The...
-
Christchurch
Cordon remains as investigation continues in Waltham Park
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 4:31pmA cordon remains across one of the main routes through Christchurch after a body was found in a Waltham Park this morning. Ferry...
-
Christchurch
Orangutans arrive in Christchurch after fog delay
Friday, 24 November 2017, 4:49pmIt got off to a rocky start, but three orangutans have finally made it to their new home in Christchurch. Charlie, Melur...
-
National
New fire safety rules to be implemented without transition period
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 4:21pmFire engineers are reaching boiling point over what they say is another MBIE mistake. A variety of buildings from hospitals...
-
National
Further heartbreak for Sri Lankan family facing deportation
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 3:46pmHeartbreak for the children of a Sri Lankan family at the heart of a humanitarian crisis in Queenstown. Dinesha Wijerathne's...
-
Christchurch
Fire service calls for debate on fireworks after house fire
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 2:42pmA house fire in Christchurch has been traced to fireworks being thrown onto a roof. The blaze broke out around 10:30pm on...
-
Education
Govt promises to fix kindergarten funding shortfall
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 2:19pmThe Government plans to deliver on their commitment to increase funding for kindergartens. The pledge comes after a newsletter...
-
National
Warnings made over gene-drive technology
Friday, 17 November 2017, 6:10pmIt's been touted as the solution to solving our pest problem, but scientists say gene-drive technology is too powerful to...
-
National
The Govt to blame for rise in foreign ownership enquiries, expert says
Friday, 17 November 2017, 6:02pmA property expert has said that a sudden rise in overseas interest in buying houses here is the Government's fault. Juwai.com,...
-
National
Government urged to tighten sunscreen rules
Friday, 17 November 2017, 3:34pmThe new Government is facing a plea to tighten rules around sunscreen, to match Australian standards. Two sunscreens are...
-
National
Sri Lankan family facing deportation due to MS diagnosis
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 5:41pmThe Immigration Minister's been sent a letter, urging him to allow a Sri Lankan family whose visa hasn't been renewed, to...
-
Wellington
National blamed for Wellington train strikes
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 4:54pmThe former National Government's approach to industrial relations is being blamed for today's train strike in Wellington. All...
-
Business
New Zealand lagging behind global demand for gas
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 3:08pmA call for New Zealand to embrace an export opportunity that'll see financial benefits alongside a cleaner environment. That's...
-
Rural
Thousands of cows will be killed to stop disease from spreading
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 2:04pmOne of two Waimate district farms, which were placed under restrictions this month, has tested positive for the cattle disease...
-
Wellington
Diver still missing off Wellington coastline
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:52pmWellington police still hope to find a missing diver alive. The 24-year-old failed to return home after a free-dive the Makara...
-
Dunedin
Chocolate returning to Dunedin after crowdfunding success
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 2:55pmA sweet victory for the country's newest publicly-owned chocolate factory. Dunedin Manufacturing Holdings set up a Pledge...
-
Health
Calls for change over the perception of visiting psychologists
Monday, 13 November 2017, 4:51pmThe New Zealand Psychological Society wants to see changes to the public perception of visiting a psychologist. It believes...
-
National
Mother organises march to make Hawke's Bay safe again
Monday, 13 November 2017, 4:27pmA Napier mother is organising a 'Walk in Solidarity' to make the streets of Hawke's Bay safe again. The protest rally comes...
-
World
Tensions rise as Australia prepares for result of marriage equality vote
Monday, 13 November 2017, 3:36pmAustralia's marriage equality plebiscite is being criticised for being unnecessary and hurtful for the LGBT community. The...
-
Crime
Jury retires to consider if Christchurch babysitter committed murder
Friday, 10 November 2017, 6:02pmA jury is now weighing up whether there is enough evidence to convict a Christchurch baby-sitter facing a murder charge Shayal...
-
Health
DHB's being urged to do more on climate change
Friday, 10 November 2017, 5:43pmAn anaesthetist is encouraging District Health Boards to look for ways to reduce carbon footprints. It's part of a presentation...
-
Politics
Green Party planning early elections for female co-leader
Friday, 10 November 2017, 5:12pmThe Green Party will elect a female co-leader sooner rather than later. After a meeting of the executive earlier this week,...
-
Sport
All Whites success could help the sport at grassroots level
Friday, 10 November 2017, 4:41pmThe All Whites have not played their big game yet, but they are already having an effect over Kiwi kids. The team will take...
