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Waiau Update: Man Charged With Murder & Attempted Murder
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 8:32 am | New Zealand Treasury
The 309 Road has reopened, however a scene examination at a property on the road is ongoing today and nearby residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the area. More >>
Fatal crash: State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 8:25 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a car and a truck at 3am. State Highway 5 remains closed between Maraeroa Road to Dansey Road. More >>
Update: Search For Missing Man Graham Russell Smith
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:25 pm | New Zealand Police
Graham was reported missing while walking in the area of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob on 10 November. Since then a number of agencies and volunteer groups have assisted a tireless search for him. More >>
Think Twice Before You Jump
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:20 pm | Gisborne District Council
Signs will be installed around these bridges and the boat ramp to warn about the risks. However, we kindly remind parents and caregivers to discourage children from climbing, jumping or playing on or near boats. More >>
SPCA Prosecutes Siblings For Devastating Neglect Of Pet Dog
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:14 pm | SPCA
The pair were also ordered to pay reparations of $300 each to SPCA. More >>
Taupo Local Thomas’ Life-Saving Rescue
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:11 pm | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
Reflecting on his harrowing experience, Thomas acknowledges the crucial role that the rescue helicopters played in saving his life that fateful day. Without their swift response & life-saving skills & medical treatment both on-site and in the air, ... More >>
Six Years Of Work Wasted – Holidays Act Reform Now Years Away
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:07 pm | NZCTU
After six years of work and tripartite agreement on the future of the Holidays Act, today the Minister has taken us back to the start. In doing so, she also appears to have taken protections for workers off the table. More >>
Operation Poster: Police Ready For Funeral In Napier
Friday, 13 December 2024, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have continued engagement with the community, gang leaders and members, and the deceased’s whānau over the past few days. More >>
Northland Has The Highest Amount Of Methamphetamine Consumption In The Country
Friday, 13 December 2024, 6:21 pm | RNZ
Northlanders are consuming the most methamphetamine in New Zealand while Otago and Southland are more into MDMA. More >>
Community To Consider Options For Water Services In 2025
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
The consultation, which starts in early 2025, is a critical step in the delivery of the Government-driven Local Water Done Well Programme to ensure sustainable, efficient and resilient water infrastructure throughout New Zealand. More >>
Merry Makeover For Auckland State Highways
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:41 pm | NZTA
Ms Hori-Hoult asks those travelling over this period to be kind to our people working on the road and bridge, spending their time away from their whānau over the holidays, by travelling to the posted speed limits and being patient. More >>
Kāpiti Coast Mayor Expresses Disappointment Over Tolling Of Ōtaki To North Of Levin Highway
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:05 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Mayor expressed concern that the tolling decision could disproportionately impact Ōtaki and surrounding communities, especially those who rely on private vehicles due to the area's limited public transport options. More >>
Update: Critical Incident, Waiau
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Members of the public provided CPR to one person, but sadly they died at the scene a short time later. A second person was flown Auckland Hospital with serious injuries. More >>
Lower Hutt’s Festive Feast Of Fun
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:15 pm | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the lead-up to Christmas can be a busy, stressful time and it’s important to take time out with whanau and friends. More >>
Thanks To Our Road Heroes
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
"It's a big commitment that requires the support of the school, the students and adult helpers," says Peter, "but the benefits are huge. More >>
Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan Officially Launched
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:02 pm | Environment Canterbury
In celebrating the launch, former chair of the Climate Change Commission Dr Rod Carr says the Canterbury region is already being impacted by the changing climate. More >>
Mauao Cultural Compass Vandalised Overnight
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Tauranga City Council
A Mauao Trust representative says the damage has been assessed and the plinth area is now closed off to the public. More >>
Cash, Drugs And A Firearm Seized In Taumaranui Search Warrant
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
A 49-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court today, charged with possession to supply methamphetamine and amphetamine. More >>
Heavy Fine For Unauthorised Tree Trimming On Devonport Clifftop
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:37 pm | Auckland Council
Judge Smith also ordered Mr Maele to complete 100 hours of voluntary work with an environmental organisation in lieu of a fine due to his financial circumstances. More >>
'Local' Welcomed As Area Commander
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Police
If the new Tairāwhiti Area Commander needed proof of the support for his appointment he didn't have to look far at his pōwhiri in Tolaga Bay last week. More >>
The 309 Road Closed, Waiau - Waikato
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Police
The 309 Road is currently closed and members of the public are advised to avoid the area. More >>
Busiest Holiday Travel Days Expected At Christchurch Airport After A Busy Year
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:01 pm | Christchurch Airport
Friday, 20 December, is set to be the busiest day of the season with just over 20,000 travellers expected to pass through the terminal. More >>
Burnham Fire Update #5
Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Dave Berry says that the rural crews are systematically digging out deep-seated hotspots, where the roots of gorse plants and other vegetation are burning underground and can reignite surface fires. More >>
Invitation From Mayor To Consider Christchurch For The National Erebus Memorial
Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:42 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Mayor wrote to the Secretary for Culture and Heritage, Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae on Monday with the invitation. More >>
Whangārei Welcomes Ra’iātea As Our Newest Twin City
Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:17 pm | Whangarei District Council
Mayor Cocurullo was delighted to officiate at the ceremony, saying this would be a relationship built on ties of friendship and kinship. More >>
Council Considers Options For Future Delivery Of Water Services
Friday, 13 December 2024, 1:59 pm | Tauranga City Council
In line with central government’s Local Water Done Well policy direction, local councils are required to decide and consult on a proposed future model for delivering water services. More >>
A Door Knock And A Discovery
Friday, 13 December 2024, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Police
Police recovered more than a dozen firearms and more than a kilogram of methamphetamine after attending his west Auckland address this week. More >>
Stand Tū Māia Agrees Short-term Funding Agreement With Oranga Tamariki
Friday, 13 December 2024, 12:20 pm | Stand Tu Maia
“Our priority right now is continuing to provide a service for these children and families who have been failed by every other part of the system, and to get agreement that our specialist intervention services are valued and can be funded." More >>
Representatives Selected For Lower Taieri Flood And Drainage Group
Friday, 13 December 2024, 12:07 pm | Otago Regional Council
Nominations were open for three weeks before the meeting, with 10 people from the scheme area being nominated. There were five nominations to represent East Taieri and five nominations to represent West Taieri on the group. More >>
Gisborne's Streetlight Replacements Making Rapid Progress
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:49 am | Gisborne District Council
“We’re making steady progress on replacing faulty streetlights and were committed to providing regular updates on the project,” says Mr Barry. More >>
Willis Falls Down Under Scrutiny
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:25 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“If the Government is serious about cutting waste and returning taxpayers’ money, they need to start spending less instead of spending more on an already bloated bureaucracy." More >>
Update: Missing Girl In Auckland
Friday, 13 December 2024, 10:23 am | New Zealand Police
The 16-year-old girl reported missing from Torbay yesterday has been located safe and well. More >>
Ngāti Toa Rangatira Strengthening Investments For Future Generations
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:23 am | Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira
Over 80 hectares of whenua has been secured by Ngāti Toa in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of various Crown land currently being occupied by schools. Each kura will continue to operate without any interruption, and all that will change is the ... More >>
Police Seeking Witnesses To Incident In Glen Innes
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:01 am | New Zealand Police
The incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on 1 September at around 3.30pm, in the centre's car park on West Tamaki Road. More >>
Cancer Screening Cut Decision ‘Certain To Cost Kiwi Lives’ Says Charity
Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:59 am | Bowel Cancer New Zealand
The government's apparent decision to cancel this critical screening programme is in stark contrast to Prime Minister Luxon's pre-election commitment to lower the national bowel screening age to 45, in line with Australia's screening policy. More >>
Fatal Crash, Main Road, Tairua
Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:50 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to Main Road, Tairua, between Manaia and Daphne roads, about 5.20pm, on Thursday 13 November. Sadly, one person was unable to be revived. Their death has been referred to the Coroner. More >>
Burnham Fire Update #4
Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Mike Johns says that the crews working overnight dealt with a few flare-ups, which included "candling" - when whole trees were on fire. More >>
Burnham Fire Update #3
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Mike Johns says that the response is beginning to be scaled back slowly, but multiple crews, tankers and fire trucks are still at the scene along with two helicopters with monsoon buckets. More >>
Short Extension To Deadline For Hardcopy Submissions On The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:32 pm | Justice Committee
The deadline has been extended to enable organisations to deliver submissions they have collected to Parliament. Parliament’s deliveries office re-opens on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 after the summer close-down period. More >>
Conservation Progress For Nelson Green Gecko On Tākaka Hill
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 6:39 pm | Takaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust
This initiative successfully targets potential predators, specifically mice, rats, and possums, which pose significant threats to the survival of the Nelson Green Gecko. More >>
Main Road, Tairua Closed - Waikato
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Police
The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police around 5:20pm. More >>
Hurunui District Moves To Level 1 Water Restrictions
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 6:30 pm | Hurunui District Council
Chief Infrastructure Operations Officer Dan Harris said in some areas demand on the water supply had doubled since spring. This, combined with the current dry conditions and risk of low river flows, were putting enormous pressure on the district’s supply ... More >>
Building Act Offenders Face Consequences: Courts Reaffirm Commitment To Safety And Compliance
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:57 pm | Auckland Council
Both cases highlight the repercussions of bypassing legal requirements designed to protect public safety and environmental standards. More >>
New Appointments To GHL Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:30 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is pleased to announce the reappointment of Andrew Allan and Hayden Swann, along with the appointment of Richard Burke and Alice Pettigrew as new directors to the GHL board. More >>
Hawke’s Bay’s Rescue Helicopter Clocks 350 Lifesaving Missions
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:24 pm | Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust
A total of 295 patients have been airlifted with the majority of missions being inter-hospital transfers totalling 153 as at November 30. Accident related rescues remain comparatively high for the region, totalling 90 missions followed by 72 medical missions and 36 ... More >>
Jesse Elias Appointed To Tawa Community Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Jesse’s background makes him well suited for the Board role – he lives locally, is employed locally, and works as a youth worker in the area. An ex-pupil at Tawa College, Jesse is also studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki. More >>
Graeme Dingle Foundation Celebrates 30 Years Of Positive Change
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:00 pm | Graeme Dingle Foundation
The milestone anniversary will be marked from the 12th December 2024 and throughout 2025 with celebrations and reflections, bringing together those who have played a key role in the Foundation’s journey. More >>
Woody Debris Removal From Beaches Ahead Of Christmas
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:54 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rod Sheridan, Woody Debris Programme Manager, says this initiative is part of the Council's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of our coastal areas, as well as to maintain and enhance their natural ecosystem and beauty. More >>
Solicitor-General Issues New Prosecution Guidelines
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:51 pm | Crown Law
"This new set of guidelines reflects the changes in law and practice since 2013 and the modern context in which prosecutions are conducted, as well as the increased number of prosecuting agencies,” said Ms Jagose. More >>
Three Arrests And Drugs, Guns And Cash Seized In Taranaki Operation
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Police
About 1kg of methamphetamine was located and seized, along with three rifles – one of which was a prohibited style – two pistols, cash, cannabis and LSD. More >>
Te Tatau O Te Arawa And RLC Reinvigorate Te Arawa Partnership Agreement
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:43 pm | Te Tatau o Te Arawa
RLC voted in favour of establishing a Te Arawa Vision Committee marking a significant step toward strengthening the partnership relationship between Te Tatau o Te Arawa and Council and giving effect to the Manatū Whakaaetanga initially signed in December ... More >>
"Safer Bus, Safer Public" - Community Meeting On Solutions To Bus Violence
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:39 pm | FIRST Union
FIRST Union General Secretary Dennis Maga said solutions to the problem of violence and abuse of passengers and bus drivers on Auckland’s bus services required community support and involvement. More >>
Inspiring Leader Named New Zealand Defence Force Person Of The Year
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Leading Marine Technician (Electrical) Joe Mataele, from Tonga, is also the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Sailor of the Year. More >>
Patrol Dog Trainees Fetching Great Results
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Police
"All our patrol dog teams play a crucial role in the way we police often unstable and precarious situations. Dog teams are essentially a first call to action for the frontline,” says Inspector Todd Southall, National Coordinator Police Dogs. More >>
EPA Seizes HFC Gases In Illegal Import Investigation
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:18 pm | Environmental Protection Authority
"The EPA is cracking down on operators who import and sell cheap bottles of HFCs without applying for a permit or paying a levy to cover the greenhouse gas emissions of the HFCs," says the EPA’s Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement General Manager, ... More >>
Lambton Quay Is Getting Some TLC
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The road will be closed to vehicles between Bowen Street and Willis Street from 7pm Sunday 5 January until 7am Thursday 9 January 2025. Pedestrians will have full access during this time. More >>
Council Cadet Programme Success
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:10 pm | Gisborne District Council
The programme is a partnership between Council and Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and focuses on supporting local employment needs through practical training for participants. More >>
New Working From Home Guidance Issued
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:10 pm | Public Service Commission
“The new guidance makes it clear that working from home is not an entitlement. All flexible work arrangements must be agreed and managed to support a high-performance culture. The guidance will help agencies ensure there is strong rigour and transparency ... More >>
Outdoor Fires Banned In Coastal Wairarapa From Friday
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The northern, central and southern coastal zones will be in a prohibited fire season, after changing from open to restricted fire seasons last week. This area includes Aorangi Forest Park and the eastern coast up to Mataikona. More >>
New Developer Confirmed For Band Rotunda Project
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Developer Watson Group Limited approached Council with a unique development proposal to revitalise the Band Rotunda site. Preliminary works including earthquake strengthening and restoration of the site is scheduled to start in the new year. More >>
