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First Concrete Pour Celebrated In Karaka For Latest G.J. Gardner Homes Build For Big Buddy

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 8:51 pm | Big Buddy

This marks the fifth time GJ’s has supported Big Buddy through a charity house project, a remarkable legacy of giving that continues to change lives. More >>

Celebrating Local Impact: Volunteer Week Expo Coming To Invercargill

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 8:42 pm | Southland Regional Development Agency

Held in support of National Volunteer Week - Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu, the free event will showcase community-focused organisations that rely on volunteers to deliver vital services across the region. More >>

Waikato Regional Council Plan Change 1 - It’s Back

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 8:21 pm | Primary Land Users Group

With the upcoming local body elections I firmly believe that PC 1 will again become a major election issue which candidates will have to address as part of their run up to the election, says Andy Loader, P.L.U.G. More >>

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Road Closed - Wakapuaka Road, Nelson - Tasman

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to expect delays, avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible. More >>

Rotorua Homeless Trespassed In Amohia St In Council Operation With Police

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:49 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour. More >>

Protecting Kaikōura’s Little Penguins With Secret Safe Zones

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Dogs, cats and humans add to the kororā's problems - they are also affected by starvation at sea. More >>

Prison Population Projected To Boom Over Next Decade

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 4:53 pm | RNZ

Official figures now forecast a 4000-person, or 36%, increase in prisoners by 2035. More >>

Critical Regional Sites Receive TEMO Boost

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:59 pm | Gisborne District Council

Ngāti Porou facilities and projects manager Richard Whangapirita says the partnership between the Rūnanga and TEMO is valuable to the wider community and has helped in resourcing critical assets. More >>

Surf Life Saving New Zealand Announces Continuation Of Partnership With Toyota Financial Services

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:48 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Toyota Financial Services has supported SLSNZ for an incredible 13 years and the sponsorship will see it supply the organisation with over 70 Toyota vehicles to support regional lifesaving delivery and community education programmes. More >>

Arrests: Aggravated Robbery, Pukekohe

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Inspector Bright acknowledges the careful coordination of all Police staff involved in last night’s operation. More >>

Tasman Goes In-House For Local Water Done Well Implementation

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 2:22 pm | Tasman District Council

The Council has also agreed in principle to establish an internal advisory committee with the option of external members to help provide operational oversight of three waters activities and provide advice to the Council. More >>

Older People Are More Likely To Die In A House Fire This Winter - Check They Are Fire Safe Today

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 2:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

We’re asking people to ensure whānau, friends and neighbours are heating their houses safely, have working smoke alarms, can, and know how to get out of their houses safely in a fire. More >>

Thunderstorms, Rain Watches, And A Weekend Weather Shift

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 12:55 pm | MetService

Temperatures for the South Island will remain low, with overnight temperatures near or below freezing. A noticeable temperature drop is expected across the North Island early next week. More >>

Traffic Disruption, Tamahere - Waikato

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Police

While the truck has been removed, traffic management is in place while contractors assess the site. More >>

Unidentified Kayak Found In Lake Te Anau Underscores Urgent Need For National Boat Identification

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 11:04 am | NZ Boat Register

The NZ Boat Register is calling attention to this incident as a sobering reminder of how hard it still is to match found vessels to their owners in New Zealand. More >>

Putting The Prosperous Back In Stratford’s Prospero Place

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:36 am | Stratford District Council

Director Community Services, Kate Whareaitu says, “Prospero Place has evolved substantially in the last 6 years and it’s exciting to get stuck into developing a more fit for purpose community space.” More >>

TAIC Report - Drone Nearly Collides With A320 Passenger Plane

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:25 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission

TAIC investigated a report of a near-collision between an Air New Zealand Airbus passenger flight and what was reported to be a drone, at 2000 feet on the approach to Auckland airport last April. More >>

NPDC Community Fund Supports Ongoing Legacy Of Māori Health Leader

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:13 am | NPDC

The Tā Māui Pōmare Annual Commemorations, which have drawn mana whenua from around the motu to the Manukorihi Pā site since 1936 to commemorate Aotearoa’s first Māori Health Minister, will be held on 27 and 28 June with support from NPDC’s ... More >>

Daytime Closures Planned For Luggate Red Bridge Maintenance

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

The maintenance will include deck running board replacements and checking and tightening of bolted deck connections. The work may also require abseilers working below the bridge surface over the Clutha River/ Mata-Au. More >>

Denise Eaglesome-Karekare Announces Mayoral Bid: “Wairoa Is In My Heart, And I’m Ready To Serve”

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 8:08 pm | Denise Eaglesome-Karekare

Denise’s campaign is rooted in inclusive, community-driven progress, with a strong focus on practical, homegrown solutions. More >>

Early Construction Begins On Te Ara Whetū, The New Library For Waikanae

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 8:04 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

As a community library, Te Ara Whetū will strengthen the resilience of our communities, create a sense of place and belonging, and provide opportunities to learn, work, and create. More >>

Stand Up For Our Seniors: Age Concern NZ Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:57 pm | Age Concern

Elder abuse is a serious and often hidden issue in New Zealand. Each year, Age Concern supports thousands of older people who are experiencing various forms of abuse often at the hands of those they trust most. More >>

Council Obtains Boys Brigade Buildings On Endowment Land

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:48 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Any future decisions regarding the land will be made in close consultation with mana whenua, acknowledging the cultural significance of the site and its historical associations. More >>

Orbus On Demand: A New Electric Rideshare Service Debuting In Mosgiel

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:41 pm | Otago Regional Council

The service is replacing the Mosgiel loop service (Routes 80 and 81), which ends at 6pm on Friday, 27 June. The new on demand bus service will run weekdays from 8am to 6pm. More >>

Petition Launched As Inquiry Looms

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:38 pm | Zero Waste Network

For the past five years, the Zero Waste Network and our allies have successfully resisted new incinerators on the front lines. We are now taking the fight to Parliament to deliver a lasting solution. Let’s keep Aotearoa incinerator free! More >>

QLDC Community Insights Survey Results Released

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Acting Chief Executive Dave Wallace said feedback in the survey reinforced the Council’s understanding of community frustration with significant change in our District in areas of traffic, roading and parking and challenges with public transport. More >>

Speed Change Gets Go Ahead For PAK’nSAVE

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:09 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council approved the change at its meeting on 30 April 2025, however further approval from NZTA was required to meet new Government rules around speed changes. More >>

Protected Corals Destroyed In Six-Tonne Bycatch “Disaster” From A Single Bottom Trawl

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:07 pm | Joint Media Statement

Environmentalists are describing the incident as “a stark reminder of the horrors of bottom trawling” and are renewing calls for the destructive fishing method to be banned on seamounts and other vital deep sea habitats. More >>

Free Speech Union Warns Stalking And Harassment Bill Risks Abuse, Changes Make It Worse

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:37 pm | Free Speech Union

We call on the Minister of Justice to protect Kiwis’ speech rights as well as victims of stalking and harassment. More >>

Wear Your Gear, Police Urge Motorcyclists

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police

Ensure your safety gear, including your helmet, is properly fitted. This could be the difference between walking away from an accident or not. More >>

'Trump Of The North' Will Not Seek Re-Election As Mayor

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term. More >>

AI Gun Video Of Nelson Councillor Campbell Rollo Sparks Warning For Voters

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:30 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine. More >>

Speedway Deal: Proposal To Sell Baypark Stand For $1, Extend Lease

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium. More >>

Marlborough Residents Speak Against Council's Preferred Water Plan

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation. More >>

Resident Battles Auckland Council’s ‘Ridiculous’ Choice Of Berm Tree Criticised

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:25 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says. More >>

High-Profile Wellington Landlord Charged With Strangulation, Threatening To Kill, Distributing Intimate Recording

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:21 pm | RNZ

They include strangulation, threatening to kill, and making and distributing an intimate recording. More >>

Name Release: Fatal House Fire, Trentham

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Police

The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious. More >>

Select Committee Announces Support Of Law Changes That Will Prevent Councils From Restricting Harmful Pollution Of Water

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 3:35 pm | Choose Clean Water

Our communities will pay for this through the impact on our quality of life, our drinking water sources, our opportunities to swim or fish, our pride in our beautiful environment, and our ability to be involved in local decision making. More >>

Systemic Change Crucial So That All Mokopuna Māori Thrive

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:51 pm | Mana Mokopuna

The new report published today by my colleagues Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor shows the urgent need for systemic change at a collective level, so that all mokopuna Māori can thrive. More >>

Advocates Call On Government To Act As Independent Children’s Monitor Reveals Poorer Outcomes For Māori In Care

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:48 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai has been advocating for care experienced tamariki since 2017, and CEO Tracie Shipton says unfortunately the report confirms what the organisation already knew. More >>

State Highway 8 Reopened

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:34 pm | NZTA

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi urges motorists to drive with extreme care, show patience and if they can, avoid non-essential travel in those areas affected by snow and ice. More >>

Report On Outcomes For Tamariki And Rangatahi Māori In The Oranga Tamariki System – A Story Of Consequence

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:16 pm | Aroturuki Tamariki

Aroturuki Tamariki Chief Executive Arran Jones says the report is a story of consequence – of needs not addressed by a system that is not always able to work together to get the right support in place at the right time. More >>

Sweet Police Work Aids Auckland Driver

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Police

Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says frontline staff attended just after 3pm on Union Street. More >>

International Migration: April 2025

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 11:06 am | Stats NZ

Annual migrant arrivals peaked at 234,800 in the year ended October 2023. Annual migrant departures provisionally peaked at 124,000 in the year ended March 2025. Annual net migration peaked in the year ended October 2023, with a gain of 135,500. More >>