Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More

Most Read | Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Latest Regional Headlines [Page 4]

Seventy-three Graduate In First Police Wing For 2025

Friday, 7 February 2025, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police

Families and friends joined the newly attested constables at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this morning to watch them parade out from their initial police training course. More >>

SH25 Closed Following Crash, Kereta, Thames - Waikato

Friday, 7 February 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Police

Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries in the crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. More >>

Road Blocked, Mokau Road, Mokau - Central

Friday, 7 February 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash was reported around 1:45pm. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to take an alternate route. More >>

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Thundery Afternoon For Central North Island Before A Summery Weekend

Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:49 pm | MetService

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for the central North Island this afternoon and evening, covering Taupō, Waikato south of Tokoroa, Taumarunui, inland Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Taihape. More >>

Update: Search For Missing Man, Cook Strait

Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Police

Favourable weather conditions in the Cook Strait area yesterday allowed for continued searching over a wide area involving a number of agencies. More >>

Fire Investigators Seek Help From Roxburgh Community After Town Hall Fire

Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:03 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire investigator John Smalls says that his team is doing everything they can to get a clear picture of the fire’s progress, and people in Roxburgh may be able to help determine how and where the fire started. More >>

Name Release - Workplace Incident, Patoka

Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:40 am | New Zealand Police

The death has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner. More >>

Motorcycle Sessions In Porirua You Don’t Want To Miss

Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:32 am | Porirua City Council

Dave’s sessions, to be held on 11 and 16 February at Te Rauparaha Arena, will be two safety tuning presentations, a two-hour, hands-on suspension workshop, and a three-hour suspension tuning session. More >>

Aniva Residency Offers Creative Space For Pacific Artists

Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:25 am | Porirua City Council

The programme offers an Aotearoa-based Pacific artist or practitioner who identifies as LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF- a paid, three-month residency to create a new body of work. Applications are being accepted between 7 February and 17 March. More >>

Petition Seeks Mandatory FASD Warning Signs In Liquor Stores

Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:02 am | FASD-CAN

Petition to be presented to BOP MP Tom Rutherford on Monday 10 February More >>

Serious Crash: Wakefield Street, Auckland CBD - Auckland City

Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:45 am | New Zealand Police

The crash involves a cyclist and pedestrian, and has occurred at the intersection of Wakefield and Rutland streets. More >>

Opposition To Seabed Mining Remains Strong As Fast-Track Process Opens For Applications

Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:43 am | KASM

The KASM team spent Waitangi Day in Patea, one of the closest settlements to the proposed mine site in the South Taranaki Bight, and found nothing but fierce opposition, from iwi to fishermen, from surfers to teachers and pensioners - and local councils. More >>

Pukerangiora Māori Cultural Experience Secures $2.8M From Regional Infrastructure Fund

Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:41 am | Venture Taranaki

Located on Waitara Road, Huirangi, Pukerangiora Pā has been inhabited by Pukerangiora Hapū since the 1700s and is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most prominent heritage sites. More >>

Outdoor Fires To Be Restricted In Manawatū-Whanganui District

Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need to go to www.checkitsalright.nz to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>

Policy Statement By Ray Chung, Mayoral Candidate

Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:12 am | Ray Chung

“The council needs to remove this item from the Long-Term Plan. If this spending is approved, I will do everything in my power to reverse the decision. If the fence is built, I will tear down that wall,” Ray Chung says. More >>

Police Seek Motorists And Footage To SH20 Fatality

Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police

Police are seeking witnesses in the area to come forward that were travelling through the area on State Highway 20, between 1.30am and 2am, to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Police on 105 or attend their local Police station using ... More >>

A Strategy For Lower Hutt’s Future And The Rulebook To Make It Happen

Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:18 am | Hutt City Council

The Proposed District Plan is the city’s rulebook for land use, subdivision and development. It addresses challenges such as infrastructure constraints, responding to climate change, tackling a range of natural hazards, as well as protecting the More >>

Search For Man Missing In River, Mt Aspiring National Park

Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police

A search team immediately deployed to the area however he was unable to be located. The search resumed this morning about 8am. More >>

Incidents On South-Western Motorway And Southern Motorway

Friday, 7 February 2025, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services attended an incident on South Western Motorway, Mount Roskil reported at around 1am. A person had entered the motorway on foot and had been struck by a vehicle. More >>

Man Arrested In Relation To Wainuiomata Assault

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:16 pm | New Zealand Police

Our enquiries have established that the incident occurred after an alleged road rage incident, which is believed to have occurred on Wainuiomata Road, between Rata Street and The Strand. More >>

Harbourmaster Team Upskills After Ferry Grounding

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:14 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The Aratere beached in Titoki Bay near Picton on June 21, after steering autopilot was engaged and staff were unable to switch it off. The Interislander ferry was refloated on June 23. More >>

Early Payment Discount On Rates Could Be Dropped

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Waimakariri District Council is considering dropping its early payment discount on rates. More >>

Canterbury Residents Oppose Solar Farm Near Homes

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Residents at Sefton, near Rangiora, are taking a stand against a proposed solar farm near their houses. More >>

Speed Limit Change For SH1, By Woodend, Receives Mixed Response

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A Government proposal to restore a 100kph speed limit on SH1 south of Woodend has received a mixed response. More >>

Tūpuna Inspire Parihaka Potatoes For Te Matatini

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Te Matatini is in Ngāmotu at Pukekura Park's Bowl of Brooklands from February 25 and the throngs will be staying all over Taranaki, including at Parihaka Pā. More >>

Conservationists Call For New Cat Rules In Mid Canterbury

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:49 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The Ashburton District Council has been asked to investigate the introduction of a cat management policy. More >>

Council Objects To Speed Limit Increase In Rakaia

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:46 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The Rakaia community is being encouraged to speak up on the speed changes thorugh their town. More >>

Dad’s Pump-Track Project Hit By Delays

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Byron Scott says his children, Mac, George and Miles, are the motivation behind his dream to build a pump track in his community. More >>

Action Wanted On Bare Nelson Slopes

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A new residents’ group wants faster council action on the deforested hills at the back of their valley, saying they pose a risk to the community. More >>

South Wairarapa Rural Ward Gets Final Push

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Dan Riddiford, of Te Awaiti Station, would lead the charge on behalf of rural South Wairarapa residents at next week’s hearing. More >>

Which Rotorua Roads’ Speed Limits Will Rise

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:33 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The mayor wants to see Government funding for safety improvements on one "dangerous spot". More >>

Wairarapa Mayors Set Sights On ‘Stupid’ Road Decisions

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The safety improvement project included three new roundabouts, and side and median barriers along SH2 between Carterton and Masterton. More >>

Ashburton Councillors Comb The Budget For Savings

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Councillors have spent two and a half days giving direction to staff on the draft Annual Plan for 2025-26, which will determine this year’s rates. More >>

Rangiora’s Growing Carpark Needs: Is Paid Parking The Answer?

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Waimakariri District Council will consult on measures to address growing demand for parking in Rangiora and Kaiapoi. More >>

Council Can’t Find Who To Offer This Piece Of Land Back To

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Because of its shape and proximity to a roundabout, access issues are at play for this small land parcel in northern Invercargill. It has therefore been deemed difficult to build on. More >>

Tauranga’s Māori Ward Byelection – Who’s Running?

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:17 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor. More >>

Five People Arrested Following Incident At Makara Property

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Police

Residents can expect to see a continued police presence this evening as we continue our enquiries at the Makara Road address. More >>

Sun And Celebration At Waitangi 2025

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Police

Northland District Prevention Manager, Inspector Dean Robinson, says there was a large turnout of attendees at this morning's dawn service and other activities throughout the day. More >>

Great South Road Blocked Following Crash - Counties Manukau

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Police

The vehicle has collided with a power pole, causing power lines to fall. More >>

Time For The Nation To Grow Up, Says Historian O'Malley

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 6:08 pm | Waipureku Waitangi Trust

“The purpose of remembering isn't to sow division and disharmony but actually to bind us together as a nation that can openly and honestly confront its past,” O'Malley said on the riverbank at Clive, near where Kahungunu chiefs signed Te Tiriti on June ... More >>

Fatal Crash: Helena Bay

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian and was reported at about 11:15am. More >>

Mayor Tory Whanau Addresses Pōneke’s Waitangi Day Celebrations

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

“Waitangi Day has always been one of the most important days on Aotearoa’s calendar, offering us an opportunity to reflect on our history and our founding document.” More >>

Welcoming Medical Students To South Taranaki

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 2:33 pm | Taranaki Foundation

As part of their placement, the students have been provided with a fully furnished home, allowing them to not only train at Hāwera Hospital but also immerse themselves in the South Taranaki community. More >>

Serious Crash, Helena Bay - Northland

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Police

The road will be closed while emergency services work at the scene. More >>

Costly Building Work Christchurch City Council Insisted On Is Not Necessary Says MBIE

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 11:36 am | Ali Jones

A determination was sought from MBIE by a Christchurch man after council staff decided his two multi-unit buildings didn’t meet the building code. More >>

Serious Crash, Chivalry Rd, Glenfield

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:49 am | New Zealand Police

The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. More >>

Police Officer Injured, Huntly

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Police

The officer was transported to Waikato Hospital, assessed and treated for a moderate injury and discharged. They are expected to make a full recovery and are being provided with support through the process. More >>

Manaaki Rangatahi Calls On The National-Led Government To Prioritise The Well-Being Of Young People This Waitangi Day

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:25 am | Manaaki Rangatahi

Manaaki Rangatahi are calling on the government to address the systemic factors that cause youth homelessness by first making housing a human right and ensuring there are strategies and prevention measures in place to reflect rangatahi are an utmost ... More >>

Vote 25: Waitangi An Opportunity To Promote Local Elections

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:19 am | LGNZ

“Around 50,000 people are expected to attend Waitangi Day this year. Over the past few days we’ve had kōrero with everyone from iwi leaders to people from the local community,” LGNZ President Sam Broughton said. More >>

Investigation Launched After Serious Assault, Wainuiomata

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 8:27 am | New Zealand Police

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred and to locate those responsible for the man's injuries. More >>

Aucklanders Rate Quality Of Life High, But Down On Previous Years

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>

Taranaki Councillors Receive Stinging Response After They Shut-Down Treaty Debate

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the Bill. More >>

Coast Council Defends Growth In Staff Numbers In Heated Meeting

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:27 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The council employs the equivalent of about 92 full-time staff. More >>

Businessman Who Bought Red Zone Land Asked To Leave A Month Later

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

The Category 3 land looked like a good deal - at first. More >>

Coromandel Shooting Accused Pig-Farmer Stu Edmondson Granted Bail, His Lawyer Says

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:19 pm | RNZ

Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another. More >>

The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Commodore Brown said, with the diesel fuel and other pollutants removal well underway, the focus is now shifting to what’s next for Manawanui. The Samoan and New Zealand Governments are working closely together to identify what these next steps are. More >>

'Really Good' Ram Sells For Nearly $25,000

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:00 pm | RNZ

An elite ram has set the Gore Showgrounds alight, with one lucky Southland breeder earning more than three times his previous best. More >>

Truck Driver Charged After Passing Lane Incident

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police

Following an investigation, Police have charged a 40-year-old Tauranga man with dangerous driving. He has been summonsed to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 27 February. More >>

Update: Serious Crash In Parnell

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police

The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination. More >>

Police Operation Concludes In Waterview

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police

Police enquiries remain ongoing at the location, with charges to be decided in due course. More >>

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

Featured News Channels