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Name Release: Fatal Crash, Clutha

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of person who died following a crash in Owaka, Clutha on Sunday 23 March. More >>

The Road Ahead: Northland Corridor Sections 2 And 3 Taking Shape

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 12:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZTA Northland Corridor Programme Director, Derek Robertson, says NZTA is working at pace to deliver a safer, more resilient and more efficient road for Northland. More >>

Coffee With A Side Of Exceptional Service

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:05 am | New Zealand Police

Whanganui Youth Services Senior Constable Paul Miller thought it would be a fantastic idea to hold a Coffee with a Cop event so the community could spend some face-to-face time getting to know their local officers and share any concerns or feedback. More >>

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Rock Removal Work At Fern Arch, Entrance To Westport, End Of April

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

From Wednesday to Friday inclusive, 30 April to 2 May, crews will be working at the Fern Arch on SH6 with delays for travellers from 8 am to 5 pm. More >>

Healthy People, Warm Homes At The Heart Of Positive Ageing Forum

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:33 am | Stratford District Council

Speaking at the May Positive Ageing Forum will be Hilary Blackstock, Sport Taranaki’s Strength & Balance coordinator, who’ll share opportunities for older adults to keep active in Taranaki, as well as how people can improve strength and balance for ... More >>

Corridor Improvements Unlock Significant Economic Gains

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:20 am | EMA

When completed, the connection between Auckland and Whangārei is expected to benefit that corridor by more than $500 million annually, similar to the gains seen on the corridors south to Hamilton and eventually through to Piarere. More >>

Bus Fares To Rise Due To Increased Costs, Government Mandate

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:14 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The average five percent fare increase is in response to rising operational costs and a requirement from central government to increase the private contribution toward public transport funding, ensuring services remain financially sustainable. More >>

New Plants To Start Green Facelift Of New Plymouth City Centre

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:10 am | New Plymouth District Council

Around 22 of the oldest and most at-risk trees will be removed between Egmont and Elliot streets to be replaced with a mix of shade trees and street-level greenery. More >>

Opening Ministers’ Eyes To What They Refuse To See

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:06 am | Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

Halfway through what is known as the “critical decade” for climate action, the Forum is more resolved than ever, and even dares to believe New Zealand could be a role model on climate of the sort that the world desperately needs. More >>

Stage One Of Northland Expressway To Improve Safety And Resilience Between Warkworth And Te Hana

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:41 am | Ngati Manuhiri

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust (the Trust) has welcomed the government’s announcement of progress on the Northland Expressway, which will continue on from the successful Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Warkworth development. Terrence “Mook” Hohneck, Chair ... More >>

Brynderwyns Route Announcement Welcomed In Northland

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:34 am | Northland Regional Council

"Sorting out issues with the Brynderwyn Hills has been talked about for decades, and our Regional Transport Committee has been working for many years to support progress on a better corridor," says RTC Chair Carr. More >>

Court Rejects Polluters' Attempt To Derail High Profile Climate Case

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:15 am | Mike Smith

Smith says “This was yet another attempt by the corporations to escape responsibility for their emissions. Now that this has been cast aside, I can finally look forward to the case being heard in court." More >>

On Ya Bike

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 7:25 am | New Zealand Police

In last week’s crackdown, three men, aged 35, 36 and 52 years, were arrested on a variety of charges including theft and wilful damage. One has since pleaded guilty and been remanded in custody until sentencing. More >>

We All Need The Deed

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:51 pm | The Tree Council

The Tree Council, Forest & Bird Waitākere and the Waitākere Ranges Protection Society encourage the public to make a brief submission to Auckland Council supporting the Deed of Acknowledgement before the closing date of 28 April. The more people that ... More >>

Zero Waste Network Aotearoa Responds To Proposal To Update Waste Minimisation Act

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:24 pm | Zero Waste Network

We are especially pleased to see the focus on extending producer responsibility. The proposals will put a better framework in place for developing schemes to collect up products, like e-waste and textiles, and packaging, like drink bottles, cans and ... More >>

Haast Highway Closed Following Crash - Tasman

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Police

Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays. More >>

Extending Kaikōura Pāua Season Needs To Be Based On Research – Marine Guardian

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

More research is needed before extending Kaikōura's pāua season, says a Kaikōura Marine Guardian. More >>

Meatworks And Council Clam Up Over West Coast Effluent Breach

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:38 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The company told the council this month that it had exceeded that limit on April 7. But it has declined to answer further questions about why it was unable to stick to the consented limit. More >>

Young South Auckland Politician Quits Local Politics

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:36 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

The Pukekohe local has decided to move to London to join his partner, but promises this isn't the last New Zealand will see of him. More >>

Rotorua Man Claims Council Incompetence Over Dangerous Rotting Tree

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:34 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

He says it shouldn't have taken him "jumping up and down" to have it felled. More >>

Boat Catches Fire, Skipper Escapes Injury – Mercury Bay

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:24 pm | Waikato Regional Council

It’s unknown how the fire in the engine bay started, with the skipper discovering flames and deploying a life raft before being picked up by nearby recreational fishers who saw the smoke about 2.30pm. More >>

Fatal Crash: Mamaku

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 5 remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination. More >>

Open Fire Season Starts For Tāmaki Makaurau

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 5:41 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The exceptions are the Hauraki Gulf Islands - populated islands will move to a restricted fire season, with permits needed from Fire and Emergency before lighting outdoor fires, and Department of Conservation islands remain in a prohibited fire season, ... More >>

State Highway 5, Mamaku Closed Following Crash - Bay Of Plenty

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Police

State Highway 5 is expected to remain closed for some time. More >>

Brynderwyn Hills Recovery Work Proves Its Worth During Cyclone Tam

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 5:34 pm | NZTA

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills suffered significant damage from severe weather events in early 2023, resulting in severe underslips and overslips. A range of recovery and enabling works were then carried out, finishing last year, to help the road better withstand ... More >>

Sky Tower Lights Turn Off In Honour Of Pope Francis

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 4:15 pm | SKYCITY Auckland

The Sky Tower, a landmark of national significance, will go dark as part of the country’s tribute to Pope Francis. More >>

Two Men Before The Courts On Unlawful Hunting Charges

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Police

Two men, aged 32 and 40, are due to appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow (23 April), facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, unlawful hunting and cultivating cannabis. More >>

Anzac Day Commemorative Evening Service At The Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 3:49 pm | Waitangi Treaty Grounds

This year’s programme centres on the themes of sacrifice and service, paying tribute to the dedication of New Zealand veterans who have served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions since the Second World War. More >>

Overnight SH20 Northbound Closure Next Week

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 3:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

There will be a full closure of the northbound lanes from Neilson Street to Maioro Street during this time. More >>

Delays Following Crash On SH1, Dome Forest - Waitematā

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Police

The crash, near Sheepworld Farm Park, was reported to Police just before 2.30pm. Early indications suggest there are no serious injuries. More >>

Upcoming SH1 Southbound Closures Between Highbrook Dr And East Tamaki Rd

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from Highbrook Drive to East Tamaki Road for approximately 6 overnight shifts between Monday 28 April and Monday 5 May from 9pm to 5am, excluding Friday and Saturday nights. More >>

Council Submission Raises Concerns Over Losses In Water Quality

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:36 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The council’s submission is in response to proposed wastewater environmental performance standards stemming from the Local Government (Water Services) Bill. More >>

Appeal For Information After Assault Incident, Poukawa

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Police

A young person was hit by a bottle and fell off their bike, fortunately the injuries sustained were not serious. More >>

NRC Given Green Light To Consortium Takeover Of MMH

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:17 pm | Northland Regional Council

The council revealed in late February it was a key figure in a consortium seeking to bring full control of Marsden Point-based Northport under a single ownership umbrella via a new joint-venture company combining MMH and Northport. More >>

St Johns Homicide: Police Seek Witnesses In A White Ute

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Police

Detectives have been working over recent days to piece together the violent events that unfolded on the night of 19 April. Police have had several members of the public come forward with information. More >>

Hamilton Gardens Shines With Top Tourism Honour

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 1:46 pm | Hamilton City Council

Hamilton Gardens has retained the prestigious Qualmark Gold Award, first received in 2011, following an independent assessment of the attraction from social, economic, environmental, and health and safety perspectives. More >>

Police Seeking Information After Alleged Assault

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Police

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, but Police are working to establish what happened. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, specifically the driver of a ute which stopped and may have observed the events that ... More >>

Cool But Calmer Weather On The Way

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 1:04 pm | MetService

Intense thunderstorms moved across Auckland overnight Friday and during Saturday bringing large volumes of rainfall. Over 1000 lightning strikes were recorded in the upper North Island and Mt Roskill recorded 81mm of rain within an hour. More >>

Fatal Crash, Charles Upham Drive, Rangiora

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Police

At around 7am, Police were notified of the single vehicle crash on Charles Upham Drive in Rangiora. More >>

Cycle Lanes Win Favour At Tauranga Primary School

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:55 am | Tauranga City Council

Parents are loving the cycle lanes too, with one mum taking to social media platform LinkedIn recently to share a photo of her children riding to school along Cameron Road with their mates. More >>

Talanoa A Dynamic Weekend Of Storytelling, Discussion And Cultural Celebration At NPDCs Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:08 am | NPDC

The Talanoa sessions are designed to honour and expand this, while developing connections nurtured through the project, using film, movement, music, visual expression, kai/food, and kōrero/conversation. More >>

Weekly Water Supply Update

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 11:03 am | Watercare Services

Built in 1910, Waitākere Dam is Auckland’s oldest water supply dam. It holds 1.7 billion litres of water. Water from here is treated at our Waitākere Water Treatment Plant before being distributed to Aucklanders. More >>

Next Café Create Coming Up

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:47 am | Marlborough District Council

The next event is on 1 May at the ASB Theatre from 7.15am to 8.45am featuring theatre CEO Joseph Casalme who will share insights into their community programmes. More >>

Missing Person Located, Christchurch

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police

Police can confirm the 50-year-old woman reported missing from the Addington area on 16 April has been located safe and well. More >>

New Cultural Touchpoints And Enhancements On The Way For Mauao

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:42 am | Tauranga City Council

During the installation period, all tracks will remain open with minimal disruption to the public. However, there may be stop/go traffic management in certain areas to safely transport materials and vehicles to each installation site. More >>

Kiwis Invited To Have Their Say On Revised Waste Legislation

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:38 am | Ministry for the Environment

The new legislation will replace the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979, giving New Zealand the modern waste legislation our country needs. More >>

Mayor Wayne Brown Needs To Front Up Over Newsroom Allegations

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:24 am | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance

Does Auckland Council's conflict of interest policies mean anything at all, or are they just a fig leaf? If the Council can't deal with this in a robust and transparent manner, it's appropriate for the Auditor-General to step in. More >>

Health CEO Paid More Than The PM — Then Got A Golden Handshake

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:16 am | Taxpayers' Union

While hospitals are under pressure and frontline workers are crying out for resources, the top brass are looking after their own. It’s bureaucratic back-handers at its worst. More >>

Firearms Owners “Will Stockpile Ammo” Ahead Of Deadline

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:12 am | COLFO

The ammunition deadline is the final stage in events which require owners to register firearms with the Government Registry. Other events include applying for a licence, buying a firearm, changing address or reporting theft. More >>

Waitangirua Link Road Reopens With New Speed Limit

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 9:19 am | Porirua City Council

A decision was made to close one lane rather than use stop/go or traffic light traffic management, as it will mean the work can be completed more quickly and will cost less. More >>

Police Urge Public To Prepare Following Two Land Rescues In The Kaimai Ranges

Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police

New Zealand's environment and weather can be unpredictable, and with the recent wet weather, our rivers and streams are flooded, fast flowing, and high. It will take a few days for the rivers to return back to normal levels once the rain has completely ... More >>