17 December
Kuaotunu Wharekaho Road has re-opened following the serious motorcycle crash at around 5pm.
Police thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed.
The circumstances of the crash will be investigated.
Gordon Campbell: On The Demise Of The Tokyo Olympics As the Covid vaccines roll out around the world, the Tokyo Olympics are looming as a major test of when (and whether) something akin to global normality can return – to international travel, to global tourism, to professional sport and to mass gatherings of human beings. Currently though, it looks like a forlorn hope that Japan will be able to host the Olympics in late July. Herd immunity on any significant scale seems possible only by December 2021, at the earliest... More>>
New Zealand Government: Cook Islanders To Resume Travel To New Zealand
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown have announced passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from 21 January, enabling access to essential services such ... More>>
A New Year: No politicians at Rātana in 2021
Annual celebrations at Rātana pā will be different this year, amid a decision to hold an internal hui for church adherents only… More>>
Survey: Ongoing Work Dissatisfaction
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Waikeria Prison Riot: Waikeria 16 Have Surrendered - Maori Party
At approximately midday today, the 16 of Waikeria surrendered, escorted out by Rawiri Waititi, MP for Waiariki and Co-Leader of the Māori Party... More>>
Government: Pre-Departure Testing Extended To All Passengers To New Zealand
To further protect New Zealand from COVID-19, the Government is extending pre-departure testing to all passengers to New Zealand except from Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific Islands, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More>>
Covid: Border Exception for 1000 International Students
The Government has approved an exception class for 1000 international tertiary students, degree level and above, who began their study in New Zealand but were caught offshore when border restrictions began....More>>
Govt: Additional Actions To Keep COVID-19 Out Of NZ
The Government is putting in place a suite of additional actions to protect New Zealand from COVID-19, including new emerging variants, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said... More>>
