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Assault In Waipukurau
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Police
A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Waipukurau late last night. Police received multiple calls around 11:35pm reporting an altercation between a man and a group of youths in the middle of the intersection of Russell ... More >>
Working Dogs Seminar A Howling Success
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A seminar on training working dogs wrapped up at Trentham recently after hosting around 170 dog handlers from Government and non-Government organisations. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/ea9db81862b2138e12c4.jpeg" ... More >>
Rain For Some But Settled Weather Returns Next Week
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:43 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thu 18 - Mon 22 April More >>
Police Bag Three Arrests Following Supermarket Burglary
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have checked another three arrests off their list in Papakura following a brazen supermarket burglary earlier this week. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says while conducting foot patrols on Tuesday afternoon, Police ... More >>
Reimagining The Levin War Memorial Hall And Village Green: A Call For Expressions Of Interest
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:26 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “There is now an opportunity for interested parties to actively engage in the Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy, starting with the reimagining of the Levin War Memorial Hall.” More >>
Auckland Mayor Welcomes The Government’s Announcement To Bring The Earthquake-prone Building Review Forward
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:21 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Auckland Mayor is welcoming the Government’s announcement to bring the earthquake-prone building review forward and to extend the deadline for remediations by four years. “I’ve been calling for the Government to review earthquake-strengthening rules, ... More >>
Know The Risks When Crossing Sand Bars
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:52 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ, Coastguard and harbourmasters around New Zealand want boaties to be aware of how dangerous sand bars are, and their responsibilities when traversing them. More >>
Go Steady On The Finest Wine At SIX60’s Concerts
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Police
Police are preparing for SIX60 fans to hit Tairāwhiti for concerts in Gisborne and Tokomaru, but are urging people to plan ahead. We want everyone to have a great time at the gigs, but it’s important you’re prepared: Charge your cellphone before ... More >>
Fourth Person Charged For Murder Of Damon O’Rourke
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:03 am | New Zealand Police
A fourth man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year. Emergency services were called to a Coromandel Court address shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday 20 January, following ... More >>
Council Approves Additional $8.3m For Wellington Water To Carry Out Urgent Work
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:57 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has today agreed to an additional $8.3 million in funding to Wellington Water for the current financial year 2023/24. The Wellington Water Capital Expenditure Budget for 2023/24 is now $69.2m, up from $60.9m. The increase ... More >>
Canterbury Spotted Skink In Serious Trouble
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:47 am | Department of Conservation
This discovery means the Canterbury spotted skink’s overall population is considerably smaller than our previous estimates. More >>
Beware Of Scammers Offering Shipping Containers For Sale
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
Eastern District Police have become aware of scammers offering shipping containers for sale on Facebook Marketplace and some of our local community pages on social media. The scammers are offering delivery at an additional cost, and will even offer ... More >>
Police Accept IPCA’s Findings Into Inadequacies In Responding To Murder Victim’s Complaint
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into the handling of Farzana Yaqubi’s complaint prior to her death. On 19 December 2022, Ms Yaqubi was tragically murdered in Henderson, and a 30-year-old man has since ... More >>
IPCA Investigation Into Police Response To Farzana Yaqubi’s Online Report Prior To Her Murder
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:16 am | Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority have completed their independent investigation into how Police responded to Ms Farzana Yaqubi’s online reports that a man was threatening, stalking, and harassing her. On 19 December 2022, almost eight weeks ... More >>
Water Use Across New Plymouth District Takes A Dip Despite Hot Summer
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:38 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District residential properties were less thirsty than usual during summer with a five per cent drop in water use for the first three months of the year, NPDC can confirm. More >>
Mediterranean Fanworm Found In Marina
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:57 am | Marlborough District Council
The invasive species poses a threat to the Marlborough Sounds due to its ability to form dense colonies that compete with other marine life. More >>
Wellington Mayor Welcomes Earthquake Prone Building Extension Deadlines And Review
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:29 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau says the announcement of a four-year extension and the bringing forward of the earthquake-prone buildings review will be welcome relief for many Wellingtonians. More >>
FMC's Submission Of Fast-track Approvals Bill: No Space For Undemocratic Fast-track Bill
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:05 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
There is no need for special legislation. The existing statutes, such as the Resource Management Act and its policy documents, could achieve the same outcomes, with less risk to the environment and our national reputation. More >>
Fatality Following Crash, Ruapehu Street, Taupō
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:57 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Ruapehu St, Taupō. The crash, in the carpark of a business premises, occurred at 2:45pm. One person died at the scene. The driver of a vehicle and two other pedestrians ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids Demands Justice After Retailer Who Sold Vapes To Minors Flees NZ Ahead Of Court Proceedings
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:50 pm | Vape Free Kids
“We have enough evidence to know there are far too many stores selling to young people already, but with consequences like these, how are we to protect our children?” More >>
Police Pay Offer Rebuffed: Association To Seek Final Offer Arbitration
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:47 pm | NZ Police Association
Police officers have overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer from Police, with more than 75 per cent voting "no". More >>
Police Unearth Large-scale Cannabis Operation In Whangārei, Arrest Two Men
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Police
The cultivation, manufacture, supply and distribution of controlled drugs continues to be a major driver in all serious crimes within our communities and Police will continue to use our available resources hold those who choose to engage in these ... More >>
SIT Hosts Top Carpentry Apprentice Challenge
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:11 pm | Southern Institute Of Technology
Southland’s top carpentry apprentice was decided recently at SIT when local carpentry apprentices pitted themselves against each other and the clock at the regional heat of the annual New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge. More >>
Councillor ‘hopeful’ Reduced Bin Collection Won’t Lead To Illegal Dumping
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:10 pm | Alka Prasad - Local Democracy Reporter
Larger households will face bigger challenges if Auckland's rubbish collection drops from weekly to fortnightly, but the move will encourage people to change their behaviour, a Manukau ward councillor says. Auckland Council took submissions for its draft waste ... More >>
‘Ready Money’ Robinson Proves Cash Is King
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:06 pm | Hurunui District Council
South of Cheviot township, a small sign invites you to leave SH1 and venture down a side road to the Cheviot Hills Reserve. There you will find a peaceful parkland and the foundations of what was once a majestic mansion. More >>
Road Safety Heroes Competition: Calling All Young Artists
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:58 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Entries are now open for budding young local artists to enter Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Road Safety Week Bus Stop display competition. The winning artwork will be displayed at local bus stops in Queenstown and Wānaka during Road Safety Week, ... More >>
Waikato Regional Council Holds Off Public Transport Fare Increases Until July
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:07 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Government subsidies for age-based public transport fares end on 30 April but Waikato Regional Council will maintain current fares until 30 June. On 1 July 2024, fares for BUSIT and Te Huia services will increase by 20 per cent. The extended Community ... More >>
New Trust Board Line Up Takes NZ Liberation Museum - Te Arawhata Into The Future
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:02 pm | NZ Memorial Museum Trust
New board brings a mix of skills from the business, legal, financial, Māori and creative worlds under new Chair of the Trust David McLean. Outgoing chairperson Sir Don McKinnon stays on as Patron alongside former Prime Minister Helen Clark. More >>
Inspectorate Report Shows Wide-ranging Unlawful Solitary Confinement
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:58 pm | Amanda Hill
Joint statement from Amanda Hill and Emma Priest. The Inspectorate’s report on the denial of minimum entitlements in the three high security units at Auckland Prison paints a grim picture of our prison system. Corrections has failed to provide the ... More >>
Preserving Northland’s Unique Biodiversity: Working Towards A Deer-free Future
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:57 pm | Northland Regional Council
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION A decade-long plan to remove all wild deer from Northland, an area of over 13,000 square kilometres and one of New Zealand’s most biodiverse regions, ... More >>
Play Trailer To Delight And Inspire Tamariki And Whānau
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:55 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Community events have got more fun with a new play trailer available to hire for free to delight and inspire tamariki and whānau. The towable trailer, Kia Kaha (which translates to ‘stay strong’), is full of a wide range of play equipment kindly ... More >>
Replacing Traps For A Kiwi-friendly Future
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:54 pm | Department of Conservation
The Remutaka Conservation Trust, supported by the Department of Conservation, is replacing predator traps across their 7500-hectare pest control network in southern Remutaka Forest to ensure kiwi continue to thrive. The Trust first reintroduced kiwi ... More >>
Serious Crash, Ruapehu St, Taupō
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō. The crash, involving a pedestrian and vehicle, occurred at 2:45pm. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will examine the scene. More ... More >>
“Not For The Faint Hearted” - Wapiti Hunters Briefed For Fiordland Adventure
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:57 pm | Fiordland Wapiti
Around 150 hunters are gathering in Te Anau on Thursday for a compulsory briefing before beginning what many describe as the hunt of a lifetime – stalking wild Wapiti deer in the remote Fiordland National Park. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/90bb9030e4309f8c238b.jpeg" ... More >>
Iconic Landmark Wins Place On The Board
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:50 pm | NTCC
Split Apple Rock has been voted the most popular landmark to represent the region in a local Monopoly edition being produced by Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (NTCC). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images Split Apple Rock /2404/a1c4f8253303da46bed9.jpeg" ... More >>
High Debt Levels Hindering Access To Most Affordable Homes
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 1:52 pm | Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is concerned about the difficulty they’re finding to confirm families into new, affordable, two-bedroom homes in Māngere East, Auckland, largely due to rising household debt levels. More >>
Serious Crash: Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat: - Waitematā
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Dairy Flat Highway, Auckland. The crash, involving a truck and a cyclist, occurred at around 11.23pm. The cyclist has suffered critical injuries and is being transported to hospital. Dairy Flat Highway ... More >>
Unexplained Death, Dunedin
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are conducting enquiries after a person was located deceased on Garfield Avenue, Dunedin, yesterday. Initial indications suggest the deceased may have been at the scene for some time. Investigations are in their infancy as Police are working ... More >>
Council Scholarship Supports Students’ Engineering Aspirations
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 12:12 pm | Tauranga City Council
The scholarship is part of the broader Tauranga Moana Futures programme. The programme provides local tertiary students practical experiences in the form of project and team-based work to apply their academic study, growing their local government experience ... More >>
Closing The Door On Vehicle Crime
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:52 am | New Zealand Police
Police had an extra gear to apprehend a group allegedly interfering with vehicles in Flat Bush. On Tuesday night, a concerned member of the public reported suspicious activity around parked vehicles. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East’s ... More >>
Police Appeals To Speak To Driver Following Collision Involving Horse, Taupo
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Police
Taupo Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: Police are wanting to speak to a driver after a collision north of Taupo between a car and a horse early this morning. Around 5:20am, Police were called to State Highway 1, near Oruanui ... More >>
Missing Woman Found, Hawke's Bay
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:47 am | New Zealand Police
The 26-year-old woman last seen getting into a vehicle in Whakatu on Sunday evening has been located safely in Central Hawke’s Bay. Police thanks the public for their shares and concern. More >>
Man's Next Stop Is Court After Clevedon Arrest
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:14 am | New Zealand Police
A man found himself in the fast lane to court, after coming to Police attention in Papakura last night. Alongside driving charges, he will appear in court over a number of burglary charges. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty, Tongariro And Taupo Move To An Open Fire Season
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 9:09 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Bay of Plenty and South Waikato Districts of Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice. An open fire season means people can light outdoor fires without a permit from Fire and Emergency ... More >>
Supercars Set To Roar This Weekend
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:40 am | New Zealand Police
Thousands of racing fans are expected in Taupo for the Super400 event this weekend, and Police have been working alongside organisers to make sure the drama and speed is kept to the racetrack. Police are firmly focused on the safety of eventgoers and ... More >>
Arrest Following Robbery, Oamaru, Waitaki District
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police
The 23 year old will face charges of aggravated robbery, and driving while forbidden. He is expected to appear in Timaru District Court today, Wednesday 17 April. More >>
Restricted Fire Season Lifted In Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:11 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay as of 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice. More >>
Have You Seen Jessica?
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 4:24 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Jessica Kim, reported missing on Sunday 14 April. More >>
Nelson Surf Lifeguard Becomes First Kiwi To Cross Cook Strait On A Prone Paddleboard
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:40 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The crossing was all in support of the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). More >>
Name Release: Sudden Death, Mount Maunganui
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died after running into the sea at Mt Maunganui on 15 April. He was John Rawiri Piripi Pitihira, aged 37, from Mount Maunganui. Police are continuing to provide support to John’s whānau. ... More >>
New Zealand’s Biggest Tsunami Replacement Project Underway In Northland
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:14 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The $6.7 million to date four-year project funded by Northland ratepayers is the country’s first major region-wide project using new Danish designed solar-powered tsunami siren units. The 94-siren rollout is expected to be completed by October. More >>
West Coast Swim Spot Testing Clear Of E-coli
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:07 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The latest testing at a popular Westport swimming beach appear to show an all clear for E-coli. Earlier samples over summer had flagged contamination from cattle, according to a report to the West Coast Regional Council. The test site in question, Marrs ... More >>
Government Chooses Coal Over Climate
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:03 pm | Forest And Bird
The Government’s proposal to increase environmentally destructive coal mining in wetlands and areas of significant biodiversity shows a flagrant disregard for nature and a safe climate, says Forest & Bird. More >>
Demolition Works Begin At The Olympic Pool Complex
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
Today 16 April demolition of the administration building commenced after asbestos found in the building on Friday, was removed on Monday. The project is expected to wrap up end of May or early June this year. More >>
NZ Army Gears Up To Lend A Hand In Tonga During Exercise Tropic Twilight
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Skilled soldiers from New Zealand and overseas will soon deploy to Tonga to assist local communities with various projects and help increase their resilience to natural disasters. In preparation for Exercise Tropic Twilight, the personnel have been welcomed ... More >>
Positive Economic Impact Of Rotorua’s Spa And Wellness Industry Highlighted In New Report
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 4:12 pm | Rotorua New Zealand
A new report underscores Rotorua's position as a leading international destination for spa and wellness tourism, drawing attention to the city's rich geothermal resources and diverse offerings. With global interest in health and wellbeing continuing to ... More >>
Training The Trainers On NZ’s First-of-its-kind Desalination Unit
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 4:00 pm | Tairawhiti Emergency Management
Aussie engineer and inventor Dael Liddicoat has been back in Gisborne “training the trainers” to operate the lightweight deployable water desalination purification systems he’s created for the Tairāwhiti region. Tairāwhiti Emergency Management ... More >>
Wellington District Moves To An Open Fire Season
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Wellington District will move from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice. This change applies to the Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Kāpiti Coast zones. ... More >>
Anzac Day Kerbside Services To Run As Normal
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:02 pm | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton's rubbish, recycling and food scraps bins will be collected as normal on Anzac Day (Thursday 25 April) Hamilton City Council has confirmed If your collection day is Thursday, please put your bins out on the kerb as normal, by 7am. If you aren't ... More >>
Dalton’s Bridge Closed To Heavy Vehicles
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:01 pm | Marlborough District Council
Dalton’s Bridge, at the western end of Kaiuma Bay Road just off State Highway 6, is closed to all vehicles over 3.5 tonne. The Pelorus river has scoured out the bank under the bridge approach, making it potentially unsafe for vehicles over 3.5 ... More >>
