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Gang Conflict Warrant Issued In Eastern District

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police

The violence we are seeing from these two gangs – particularly those incidents where firearms are involved - is absolutely unacceptable in our communities. More >>

Rotorua Anzac Day Begins With Dawn Service, Civic Memorial

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:12 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot. More >>

Capybara Fernando Finds New Home And Companion At Wellington Zoo

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:05 pm | RNZ

Wellington Zoo's mammals team leader Rob Harland says Fernando is a cool customer. More >>

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‘Stronger Together’ The Driving Force Behind Support For Regional Water Organisation For CHB In ‘Local Water Done Well’

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:43 pm | Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Local Water Done Well is the latest iteration of Government policy for water service delivery and focusses on increased regulation, changes to financing mechanisms, and making joint Council owned water organisations, between multiple councils, a key ... More >>

SH11 Paihia To Remain Closed To Northbound Traffic For The Long Weekend

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police

This restriction is likely to remain in place for at least the next week while planning for a permanent fix is undertaken. More >>

Police Investigate Incidents Of Damage And Theft At Porirua Schools

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police

Police believe this happened between 9pm and 11:30pm on Monday, and while we have good lines of inquiry as to who was responsible, we are still looking for information from the public which could help. More >>

Have Your Say On Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well - MDC

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:08 pm | Marlborough District Council

Mayor Nadine Taylor said, like the rest of the country, Marlborough faced major challenges in paying for and building its water infrastructure. More >>

Te Tauihu Iwi Prepare To Welcome Māori Queen In Historic Hui

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:27 pm | Ngati Koata

The kaupapa, He Ara Whanaunga, is both a reflection and a reset — honouring the late Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, as we receive his kawe mate and reaffirm the shared whakapapa and commitment between Te Tauihu and the Kiingitanga. More >>

Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment To Visit Ahuriri Catchment

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group Trust

“We’re honoured to host the Commissioner & share the progress and passion behind our work. This visit acknowledges the dedication of our local communities, mana whenua, & partners who are committed to creating long-term environmental outcomes for our ... More >>

What To Do (and Not Do) At An Anzac Day Dawn Service

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:41 pm | RNZ

Attendance at dawn services has grown hugely in recent years, but if you’ve never been to one it can be a bit daunting (even if you find it easy to get up pre-dawn on a public holiday). More >>

State Highway 1 North Of Tokoroa Reopens - Bay Of Plenty

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa has reopened following a serious crash this morning. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Culverden

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>

Ill-prepared Trip Leads To Mount Taranaki Rescue

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Police

LandSAR volunteers walked four hours through near-freezing temperatures and 50km/h winds, to then escort the family out and to safety. The trio were all eventually out by around midnight. More >>

Serious Crash, Canning Road, Hastings - Eastern

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police

Two people have serious injuries while a third has critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and cordons are in place. More >>

School Speed Limit Changes From Term 2

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:29 pm | Hamilton City Council

Variable 30km/h speed limits will be introduced around 12 Hamilton schools from 28 April 2025, and they will operate during pick-up and drop-off times. Outside of these times, the speed limit will be either 40km/h or 50km/h. More >>

Final Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 And Local Water Done Well In-person Engagement Shifts To Coronation Park

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1:46 pm | Tauranga City Council

Councillors will have a stall at the entrance to the markets from 9am – 2pm, and are available to chat or answer any questions about the Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Local Water Done Well. More >>

Sikh Community To Join ANZAC Day Services Across New Zealand

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:50 pm | NZ Council of Sikh Affairs

During World War I and World War II, Sikh soldiers served with distinction in the British Indian Army. Notably, the 14th Sikh Regiment played a significant role in the campaigns, where they fought alongside Allied troops and sustained heavy losses. More >>

Road Remains Closed After Crash - SH 1, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police

A person injured in the crash has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. The road is expected to remain closed until at least 3pm today. More >>

Update To Start Date For SH1 Mt Wellington Southbound On-ramp Safety Improvements

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Improvements will include an additional lane to merge with the existing two lanes on the southbound on-ramp and reinstating the signalised pedestrian crossing at the bottom of the left turn slip lane. More >>

Stacks Of Cocaine Unpacked In Mt Wellington

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, of Auckland City CIB, says more than 75 packages of cocaine wrapped in cellophane were located in the duffle bags. More >>

NZ Food Strategy Needed To Address Dire Statistic: A Third Of Kiwis Need Help To Access Food

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:14 pm | Vegetables New Zealand

A 2023 report from Otago University found that if a cohort of New Zealanders added one more vegetable a day to their diet, just over $830 million would be saved in the healthy system, over the life span of that population. More >>

Chilly Dawn Service But Warm Air Brings Rain Through Weekend

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:07 pm | MetService

South of Taupō, areas of the North Island look to stay dry until the second half of Saturday but by keeping up with the latest forecasts you may still find a time to get out and about without rain on Sunday too. More >>

SH 25 Blocked, Coromandel - Waikato

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police

The three-vehicle crash happened around 11am. Indications are there are various injuries, some serious. More >>

Wellington Scores “A” In Global Index For Inclusive, Competitive Edge

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council

The Open for Business City Ratings are determined by a combination of 27 metrics, including business environment accessibility, network readiness, corruption levels, innovation ecosystem health, quality of life standards, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity and ... More >>

Celebrating A Successful Year With More Events Than Ever

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:41 am | Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund

With 31 events held in the Western Bay and 68 in Tauranga, the fund continues to provide a diverse range of community-focused opportunities across the region. More >>

Public Toilet? More Like Public Rip-Off

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:37 am | Taxpayers' Union

The final location had to be signed off by both local hapū and Heritage New Zealand, with excavation carried out under the watchful eye of both a cultural monitor and Heritage NZ representatives. More >>

Blues Moving For Their MATES In Construction

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:07 am | Blues

Taking place throughout April, the Blues join hundreds of Kiwis moving for their MATES. The campaign calls on New Zealand to come together, get active and raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health in the construction industry and across ... More >>

Upcoming Track Closure On Mauao

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:06 am | Tauranga City Council

With approximately a million visitors walking up or around the maunga each year, Mauao is currently one of New Zealand’s top scenic walks. More >>

Climate Foresters Welcome CCC’s Steady Approach

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:04 am | Climate Forestry Association

The forestry sector, the market and ultimately our climate ambitions and actions rely on this process to provide the stability and confidence we need to make long-term decisions about our investments for the future. More >>

SH1 Whangārei Closed Due To Serious Crash

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic will be heavier than normal and people are asked to take care. The closure is expected to be in place until at least mid-afternoon to allow the Serious Crash Unit to investigate. More >>

Update - SH1 Crash, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police

State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for much of the day following the earlier crash. More >>

Multicultural Communities Encouraged To Honour ANZAC Day: A Call To Remember And Unite

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:34 am | NZFMC

Pancha Narayanan, President of MNZ, emphasised the importance of collective remembrance, “Every fallen soldier served with courage and conviction. Their sacrifice was not just for a nation, but for humanity. It is our shared duty to honour them for their ... More >>

Road Closed, SH1, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police

Indications are that one person is seriously injured. Diversions are in place at Rollett Road and Wiltsdown Road, and motorists are asked to follow these, or delay travel if possible. More >>

SH1 Closed Following Serious Crash, Raumanga - Northland

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police

The road has been closed in both directions with emergency services respond. Diversions are in place at Tauroa Street and South End Avenue. More >>

Four Arrested Following Dairy Burglary

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police

At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle being used to enter the premises. More >>

Name Release – Death At Wairere Falls

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police

Police extend their sympathies to Abdullah Noori’s loved ones. More >>

St Johns Homicide: Significant Developments As Arrests Made

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon, Police obtained further information about a black SUV that was subject of a media appeal. More >>

QEII Winner Announced

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:39 am | Marlborough District Council

Mayor Taylor listed Felix’s recent successes which include passing his Grade 8 in violin (ABRSM) and piano through the Trinity College of Music. He achieved distinction in both instruments in the last three months of 2024. He also completed his Grade ... More >>

AgriZero’s Emissions Gravy Train Goes Global

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:34 am | Groundswell NZ

AgriZeroNZ is taking its taxpayer-funded waste global, says Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie. “The announcement that AgriZero is teaming up with a UK government research body shows they’re doubling down on their complete misunderstanding of ... More >>

UPDATE: Denniston Protest Over, Climbers Down

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:11 pm | Climate Liberation Aotearoa

The protest targeted Australian-owned Bathurst Resources' plan to mine 20 million tonnes of coal from the pristine Denniston Plateau under the government's new fast-tracked consent process. The company has a history of consent breaches in Aotearoa, and campaigners ... More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Waihi

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Woodville

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police

Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time. More >>

Community Voice Ignored In Speed Limit Decision, Says Mayor Bernie

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:29 pm | Horowhenua District Council

‘The voice of the community has been ignored – and that means higher risk for all road users,’ says Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden. More >>

Makarika Bridge Repairs Reveal Reminder Of The Past

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:27 pm | Gisborne District Council

This repair work is part of last October’s Government’s $230m recovery package for Tairāwhiti local roads and bridges which consists of four projects including slips and dropout repairs, bridge repairs, roadside drainage supporting iwi communities ... More >>

Next Steps For State Highway Speed Reversals Programme

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:20 pm | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) carried out six weeks of public consultation on these 49 sections of state highway between 30 January and 13 March, and the NZTA Board considered the consultation results earlier this month. More >>

Local Iwi Purchase Carterton Properties From Irwin Family

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:13 pm | Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamaki-nui-a-Rua

Chair of the Settlement Trust, Paora Ammunson, firstly acknowledged Hurunui-ō-Rangi as mana whenua of Carterton. He also expressed sympathy to the family of Doreion Hard, who recently passed away near New World Carterton. More >>

Update: Miramar Homicide Investigation

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Police

The investigation has identified an address close to the Camperdown Road scene that several persons of interest to the investigation were visiting at the time of the two incidents. More >>

St Johns Homicide: Name Release

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Police

“We are in ongoing contact with the family who are based in the United States, providing updates on the investigation as this develops," says Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin of Auckland City CIB. More >>

Plan Ahead, Expect Delays On SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Tomorrow

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 4:38 pm | NZTA

Delays during stop/go are expected to be 5-10 minutes and people are asked to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys. More >>

Bridge On Popular Hooker Valley Track At Aoraki/Mount Cook Closed After Heavy Rainfall

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 4:04 pm | Department of Conservation

DOC staff and engineers have been closely monitoring riverbank erosion at the bridge, and following the recent heavy rain over Easter, the bridge was closed. More >>

Firearms And Ammunition Seized - Cheviot

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Police

The rural community, farmers and landowners are concerned by the amount of poaching during this Roar period and are actively working with Police to report any illegal activity or suspicious behaviour. More >>

Household Living-Costs Price Indexes: March 2025 Quarter – Cancelled

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:46 pm | Stats NZ

Cancelling the March 2025 edition of Household living-costs price indexes does not affect the quarterly CPI. Our economic data remains reliable, fit-for-purpose, and within international best practice. More >>

Royal New Zealand Air Force Takes To The Skies To Mark Anzac Day

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

People looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of a range of aircraft, including the NH90 helicopter, Boeing P-8A Poseidon, T-6C Texan II, SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopter and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. More >>

More Than 700 People Have Their Say On Playspace Whakatū

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:22 pm | Playspace Whakatu

Around 200 primary school students kicked off the engagement process in February, collaborating and creating their dream playspaces through drawings, miniature models and oral submissions. A further 500 people had their say online, while 54 made physical ... More >>