Regional

Contact

Scoop

Network

Scoop Regional

Search Regional

Latest Regional Headlines [Page 5]

Power Company Warned After Leaving Material In Stream

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:50 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Despite the company saying it did not leave any materials near a stream which could adversely impact the environment, the regional council was quick to identify a breach and began investigations. More >>

Lake Camp Water Levels Improve – But ‘Still Quite Low’

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:49 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Lake Camp hasn't drained away this summer, but it hasn’t been topped up to its “normal level” either. More >>

Crackdown On Unregistered Auckland Dogs – Pay Fine Or Face Court

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:41 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

The move comes as Auckland Council looks to promote responsible dog ownership in the region. More >>

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Attacks, Hoarding, Neglect: Masterton Dog Rules Under The Spotlight

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Masterton District Council recently consulted on an updated dog control policy and bylaw which attracted 135 submissions from the community. More >>

Prominent Rangiora Family Supports New Road Through Their Land

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A proposed new Rangiora arterial route has the support of the family whose farm the road will pass through. More >>

Could A Lyttelton-Wellington Ferry Service Be Restored?

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Could a Lyttelton ferry service making New Zealand's transport network more resilient? More >>

Rangiora Students ‘Freshen Up’ Anzac Commemorations

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Rangiora High School is gearing up for Anzac Day. More >>

Commission Finds In Favour Of Ōpōtiki Council Wards

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:19 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The commission released its determination on Tuesday, that the district will have four general and three Māori ward councillors at this year’s election as the council had decided on in September. More >>

‘Left High And Dry’: Ruapehu Mayor Demands Answers Over Delays To Rural Health Centre

Friday, 11 April 2025, 7:23 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says his community is being stonewalled as inquiries about the planned Waimarino Wellness Centre in Raetihi go unanswered. More >>

Air Chathams may pull Whakatāne route

Friday, 11 April 2025, 7:19 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Air Chathams needs support from Whakatāne District Council and the community if is to continue providing flights to the Eastern Bay. More >>

Growing An Urban 'Food Forest' In South Auckland

Friday, 11 April 2025, 6:27 pm | RNZ

A researcher has partnered with a South Auckland marae to grow an urban "food forest" with the goal of using it as a seed for future change. More >>

Weathering The 'Worst Drought In 50 Years' As An Organic Dairy Farmer

Friday, 11 April 2025, 6:20 pm | RNZ

Moving to once-a-day milking has helped Janet Fleming through Taranaki's recent drought. More >>

Appeal For Information Following Crash On Polson Hill Drive, Palmerston North

Friday, 11 April 2025, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Police

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the crash, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage from around the area at the time of the incident. More >>

Horowhenua Gears Up For A Holiday Full Of Free Community Events

Friday, 11 April 2025, 5:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council

“It’s fantastic to see such a vibrant programme of free activities happening across the district. These events are a great way to bring people together, support families and celebrate what makes Horowhenua special,” says Mayor Bernie. More >>

Think Before You Drive: Police Warn Drivers Ahead Of Public Holidays

Friday, 11 April 2025, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Police

Auckland City Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Scott Jones, says the aim was to reinforce the message that motorists should be alcohol and drug free before hopping in a vehicle. More >>

Kerrs Road, Linwood Closed Following Crash - Canterbury

Friday, 11 April 2025, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

Te Matapihi Responds To Government’s New Strategic Housing Partnerships: Progress, But Equity Gaps Remain

Friday, 11 April 2025, 4:18 pm | Te Matapihi

The organisation is calling for a dedicated Māori housing delivery pathway within the CHP funding system. We encourage ongoing dialogue and engagement with us to ensure that the voices of Māori CHPs are considered in future decisions. More >>

Timaru District Mayor Calls On South Canterbury Councils To Seize The Opportunity For Efficiency

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:57 pm | Timaru District Council

Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has called on councils across South Canterbury to seize the opportunity to collaborate on more efficient and affordable water services. More >>

A Great Day For Our Veterans

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:42 pm | RSA

The RNZRSA today has received many comments and messages of thanks from veterans across New Zealand stating how important it is for the profile of veterans to be lifted and recognised at the highest level. More >>

Art Of Remembrance 2025: ANZAC Tribute To New Zealand’s Nurses

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:34 pm | Kahui St David's

Annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute featuring Soprano Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, and friends. A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled. More >>

Metro Bike Racks Back In Operation For Daytime Use From Wednesday 16 April

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:15 pm | Environment Canterbury

The exact timings of the night-time restrictions will vary from month to month to maximise the time available to customers that take their bikes on the buses – these can be viewed on this webpage. More >>

“Little Battler” Black-fronted Terns Defy The Odds

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:12 pm | Department of Conservation

The nationally endangered birds which nest on an island in the Upper Ōhau River battled an unseasonal and very heavy snowfall which buried them and their nests. More >>

The Trees Are Doing The Mahi And Now The Science Proves It

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:59 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Analysis from 50 farm sites showed that tree-covered land experienced 1,895 fewer landslides — a seven percent reduction, with nine percent less sediment flowing into rivers. More than 250,000 hectares of hill country in Hawke’s Bay is considered ... More >>

Mayor Kirton Welcomes Positive Response From Minister On Waimarino Wellness Centre

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Health New Zealand acknowledges the time it has taken to finalise decisions on the future Waimarino Wellness Centre project with key stakeholders and is committed to work being progressed at pace. More >>

ORC Creates Web Page Sharing Information On Queenstown’s Shotover WTP

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:35 pm | Otago Regional Council

The emergency works enacted by QLDC were to bypass the problematic (soak) disposal field and to discharge treated wastewater directly into the Shotover river. QLDC have 20 working days to apply to ORC for a retrospective consent to undertake that ... More >>

Victoria Cross And Hardham Cup Come Together For First Time In Over 100-years

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:30 pm | The New Zealand Remembrance Army

As part of the celebrations the New Zealand Remembrance Army (NZRA), in collaboration with the United Services Medals Trust and New Zealand Defence Force’s - Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles, presented a set of miniature replicas of Hardham’s military medals ... More >>

Conference Blends Veteran Experiences With Scholarship

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:20 pm | The New Zealand Remembrance Army

The inaugural conference takes place on Saturday 26 April, in Wellington and aims to address a growing disconnect between past military operations and academic military scholarship in New Zealand. More >>

Remembrance Army Cleans Up Ahead Of Anzac Day

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:17 pm | The New Zealand Remembrance Army

Simon Strombom, Managing Director of the NZRA, says the events are part of a broader effort that has already seen the restoration of an estimated 230,000 service graves around the country. More >>

Memorial Commemorates Soldier Lost In Afghanistan Conflict

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:11 pm | The New Zealand Remembrance Army

Lance Corporals Malone and Pralli Durrer were killed in the Battle of Baghak, where six others were wounded north of Kiwi Base at Bamiyan in Afghanistan in 2012. Malone was aged 26-years. More >>

Historic War Medal Of Teacher Presented To New Plymouth Boys' High School

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:07 pm | The New Zealand Remembrance Army

The newly mounted medal display complements a portrait of Corporal Hall, detailed narratives of his life, his contributions to the school, and his service in the war. More >>

Beachside Burglars Land In Court

Friday, 11 April 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Police

Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Kelly Farrant, says Police have spent the past few months investigating the reports and making a number of enquiries, including the use of CCTV. More >>

Bike Racks To Be Reinstated On Public Transport Buses Following Safety Review

Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:57 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Following a thorough assessment, and with the appropriate technical resolution now in place, the decision has been made to reinstate bike racks on buses. This means passengers will once again be able to bring their bikes on board, helping support ... More >>

Fisheries Reforms Will Not Ensure Sustainability

Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society

Any changes to on-board cameras and landing and discard rules should not undermine the ability to monitor and verify self-reported catch data. Some of the proposals lack sufficient checks and balances and require further refinement. More >>

Four RNZAF C-130H Hercules Aircraft Sold To US Aerial Firefighting Company

Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The C-130H Hercules aircraft operated from Europe to the southwest Pacific, from Afghanistan to Antarctica. They left a legacy of providing support to New Zealanders and our neighbours in all kinds of environments. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Gore

Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash in Gore on Saturday 5 April. He was 18-year-old Cyris Michael Wakefield, of Charlton, Gore. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Linton

Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Tennent Drive/SH57, southwest of Linton on 21 March. More >>

Don’t Let Thieves Ruin Your Bumper Break! Tower Urges Kiwis To Be Vigilant

Friday, 11 April 2025, 12:27 pm | Tower

For the last two years, Tower has seen a spike in theft claims in the week following the long Easter weekend, as people returned home from the break. In 2023, contents and motor theft claims were 36% and 18% higher than average, respectively. More >>

Select Committee Begins Inquiry Into Performance Reporting And Public Accountability

Friday, 11 April 2025, 12:21 pm | The Finance and Expenditure Committee

Performance reporting is about showing what has been achieved with public money. Public accountability is about how the public and Parliament holds the executive responsible for the use of the powers that Parliament has delegated to it, including ... More >>

Wānaka Airport Future Review To Be Outlined

Friday, 11 April 2025, 12:16 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Wānaka Airport’s future is about more than infrastructure—it's about strengthening community ties, driving economic growth, and celebrating the spirit of aviation. A collaborative, informed strategy will secure its success for generations to come. More >>

"Police Acknowledge Sentence Of Jimmy Heremaia

Friday, 11 April 2025, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Police

We know no sentence could ever make up for her loss, however we hope today’s result offers some comfort to them. More >>

New Zealand’s Glacier Volume Down 42 Percent Since 2005

Friday, 11 April 2025, 11:24 am | Stats NZ

“This 22 km3 decrease between 2005 and 2023 is equivalent to 37 percent of the volume of Lake Taupō,” environment statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said. More >>

Have Your Say On Sale & Supply Of Alcohol (Sales On Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day) Amendment Bill

Friday, 11 April 2025, 11:12 am | Justice Committee

The bill would allow licensed businesses already permitted to open on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under their usual licence conditions. More >>

Submissions Are Now Open On The Juries (Age Of Excusal) Amendment Bill

Friday, 11 April 2025, 11:08 am | Justice Committee

This bill proposes to amend the Juries Act 1981 by increasing the age at which the Registrar has the discretion and duty to excuse a person summoned to attend as a juror. Currently, anyone over the age of 65 can be automatically excused from jury ... More >>

Man Arrested After Kawerau Station Damaged

Friday, 11 April 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Police

About 2.50am, a person attempted to gain entry to the Kawerau Police Station, where an officer was inside, by smashing windows and attempting to smash a glass door. More >>

Local Alcohol Policy Opens For Consultation

Friday, 11 April 2025, 10:35 am | Marlborough District Council

An LAP identifies the location of licensed premises and outlines whether further licenses should be issued in the district. It also outlines maximum trading hours and discretionary conditions that could be appropriate. More >>

Porirua Careers Expo Returns For 2025

Friday, 11 April 2025, 10:23 am | Porirua City Council

The free event will run from 9.30am-4.30pm on Tuesday 13 May and provides an opportunity for young people and job seekers to connect with industry professionals and education providers, network with peers and kickstart their career journey. More >>

Record Turnout At Upper Hutt Libraries Event Boosts Autism Acceptance And Understanding

Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:28 am | Upper Hutt City Council

"We had such an incredible turnout, combined with the engaged and active participation when they opened the conversation to the floor. It shows the significant benefits of running these types of events at local libraries." More >>

Greyhound Racing’s Death Toll Climbs As Industry Drags Its Feet

Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:13 am | SAFE For Animals

SAFE Head of Campaigns Jessica Chambers says this is a bitter reminder of just how urgently the industry needs clear directives to begin winding down. More >>

Masterton Mayor Expresses Regret At Hansell's Masterton Liquidation

Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:04 am | Masterton District Council

"I was gutted to hear the news about Hansell's," said Mayor Caffell. "This is a business that's been part of the fabric of Masterton for three-quarters of a century, and its potential loss hits our community hard." More >>

Summit To Address The Home Truths Of Homelessness In Aotearoa

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:09 am | Tauranga City Council

The theme of this year’s summit – ‘When the Dominoes Keep Falling’ – will look at the ongoing challenges and cascading effects of homelessness in our communities. More >>

Update: Miramar Homicide Investigation

Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:01 am | New Zealand Police

The investigation has established a link between the homicide and an aggravated burglary that occurred at a nearby Darlington Road address at about 2am, when a man was found by homeowners inside their house. Police have arrested a man alleged to be responsible ... More >>

New Report Shows Government Must Urgently Make Children A Priority In Budget 2025

Friday, 11 April 2025, 7:56 am | Mana Mokopuna

The government needs to respond quickly, by putting a central focus on children in Budget 2025. This is necessary to deliver on the Government’s stated commitment in its Child and Youth Strategy to ‘make New Zealand the best place in the world ... More >>