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Name Release: Fatal Crash, Cromwell-Clyde Road

Friday, 9 May 2025, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Police

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. More >>

Inside The New Office Building Tauranga City Council Is Paying $91.9m To Lease

Friday, 9 May 2025, 4:49 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building. More >>

Turning Innovation Into Impact For Rural Communities

Friday, 9 May 2025, 4:37 pm | Hurunui District Council

The upgrade project achieved enhanced water quality, especially for the district’s smaller communities, which had previously been subject to intermittent or permanent boil water notices. More >>

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Mayor: Govt Funding Needed To Help Tackle Homelessness

Friday, 9 May 2025, 3:50 pm | Dunedin City Council

We could have been waking up to news of a fatality, and I’m extremely relieved that isn’t the case, but this morning’s fire should put the government on notice that action is needed, Mayor Radich says. More >>

Wairarapa Flood Protection Scheme Visited By Minister

Friday, 9 May 2025, 3:41 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

“Boosting the Wairarapa economy and sustaining its growth are key programme objectives, alongside protecting homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, farms, local roads and the State Highway from flooding,” Cr Ponter says. More >>

Statement By Wellington Mayoral Candidate And City Councillor Ray Chung

Friday, 9 May 2025, 2:59 pm | Councillor Ray Chung

I’m proud to stand beside these Wellington candidates, under the “Independent Together” brand. They are all hard-working residents who love this city and who will bring a variety of different skills as well as life and business experiences ... More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Little River

Friday, 9 May 2025, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Police

They were Jack Delano Clark, 91, and Anne Craig, 79. More >>

QT Bus Frequency Changes Underway From 1 July

Friday, 9 May 2025, 2:44 pm | Otago Regional Council

CR Robertson says ORC staff work with MoE and the withdrawal of school services is one of the topics which is discussed. More >>

Auckland Transport Ends Award-winning Road Safety Programme Ahead Of Road Safety Week

Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:49 pm | Bike Auckland

AT’s Safe Speeds programme is on the chopping block under the new Speed Rule, affecting around 1,400 streets across the region. It was awarded a prestigious international award for the programme in December. More >>

Biannual Oriental Bay Sand Shift Happening Next Week

Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council

The work involves moving sand from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay to maintain the size and shape of the beaches. More >>

Week On Our Streets

Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:10 pm | Hamilton City Council

We have a Vision Zero philosophy for road safety, meaning we aim to have zero deaths and serious injuries on our city’s roads. This is one of the key outcomes in our transport strategy Access Hamilton – Ara Kootuitui Kirikiriroa. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Oparau

Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police

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

Man Charged With Number Of Shoplifting And Burglary Offences

Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Police

The 42-year-old male faces 10 charges of shoplifting and six charges of burglary from incidents over the last six months. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Te Poi

Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Police

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. More >>

Customs Seizes 157 Kilograms Of Cocaine In Tauranga

Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Customs Service

These seizures are part of Customs’ ongoing targeting and search efforts in collaboration with industry, domestic and international law enforcement to disrupt drug smuggling by transnational and serious organised crime groups. More >>

Four Arrested After Police Intercept Drug Run

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:42 am | New Zealand Police

In total, three men, aged 53, 49 and 56, and a 36-year-old woman were arrested and jointly charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply. More >>

LGBT+ Population Of Aotearoa New Zealand: Year Ended June 2023

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:22 am | Stats NZ

This release includes tables of data based on questions on sexual identity and gender included in the Household Economic Survey (HES) for the year ended June 2023 – a survey of about 14,100 responding households (including more than 28,670 people ... More >>

Cash, Crime And Canny Canines

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:13 am | New Zealand Police

As part of that training, the Reserve Bank lends Police thousands of dollars of fresh bank notes that are used to imprint the odour of the currency on the dogs. More >>

Bike Racks Are Back For All Of Canterbury, For All Hours!

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:09 am | Environment Canterbury

A safety notice issued by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) in October last year determined that the way some bus models are fitted with bike racks can partially obscure headlights. Solution: Additional lights installed on the buses that require ... More >>

Serious Crash, Favona - Counties Manukau

Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:44 am | New Zealand Police

The crash, at the intersection of Harania Avenue and Favona Road, was reported to Police at about 10.20am. More >>

Wellington’s Summer Of Events Delivers $15.9 Million Economic Benefit To The Capital

Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:52 am | WellingtonNZ

Newly released figures highlight the positive impact of the city’s summer schedule of major, regional and performance events More >>

Local Economy To Benefit From Contract Award

Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:49 am | Napier City Council

The project includes the construction of the city’s new community library hub. This will be a centre of knowledge and innovation that fosters learning and community connection. More >>

Bike Racks Return To Waikato Buses, Rollout Staged

Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:40 am | Waikato Regional Council

Regional buses travelling in Hamilton and the surrounding districts will be ready to accept bikes from Monday, 12 May. Tokoroa and Taupō bus services will be ready to go from Monday, 2 June, once some modifications have been made. More >>

Update - Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park - Waikato

Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:25 am | New Zealand Police

The road is now clear after the earlier crash on SH29, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. More >>

Archaeological Investigations At Tiwai Set To Expand To Otago-Southland Community

Friday, 9 May 2025, 9:23 am | Tuhura Otago Musuem

Tūhura Otago Museum Curator Māori Dr Gerard O’Regan, supported by archaeologist Dr Chris Jennings, are leading the charge to gain a wider understanding of what artefacts are out there that could hold historical and cultural significance. More >>

Stormwater 2025: Tackling Flooding And Storms To Build A Climate-Resilient Future

Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:17 am | Water New Zealand

The conference starts on Tuesday, 13 May, with pre-conference workshops on Monday 12 May. More >>

Oruahine Track Closure On Mauao Next Week

Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:09 am | Tauranga City Council

This closure is to ensure public safety while pest plant control work is undertaken via abseilers above the track. If you’re climbing to Te Tihi o Mauao (the summit of Mauao), please use the Waikorire or Motukauri tracks instead. Te Ara Tutanga (base ... More >>

Serious Crash, SH29, Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park - Waikato

Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:32 am | New Zealand Police

Initial indications are one person has sustained serious injuries, while several others have sustained moderate or minor injuries. More >>

Saddle Road To Remain Closed For Some Time

Friday, 9 May 2025, 6:50 am | New Zealand Police

The injured person has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital in critical condition. More >>

Gisborne Votes To Lift CBD Alcohol Restrictions, Sparks Debate

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:53 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Gisborne councillors voted to remove restrictive alcohol rules in the town centre. More >>

Name Release, Fatal Crash, Horotiu Road

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:51 pm | New Zealand Police

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

Time For Action On Health Advocacy

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:51 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says an advocacy group set up under the umbrella of Whakatāne District Council is urgently needed. More >>

‘We Are Not An Airline’ – Mayor

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Air Chathams has since withdrawn the request for the loan to buy the aircraft as circumstances had changed to allow them to keep a Saab340 that is currently leased to Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines for three months. More >>

New Councillor Aims To Prove Value Of Tauranga Māori Ward

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:44 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Hemi Rolleston sworn in as Tauranga Māori ward councillor after byelection win More >>

Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Final Step

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:43 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

“This is about making sure our Pacific community isn’t left behind again,” said Manurewa Local Board Chair Matt Winiata. More >>

Ashburton Second Bridge Work Ramps Up

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Construction of Ashburton's second bridge could start as soon as March - all things going to plan. More >>

Iwi Defends Role In West Coast Consent Process

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:39 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The Whakahono a Rohe agreement is due for a review as Resource Management Act changes loom, the West Coast Regional Council said. More >>

Motorists ‘Near The End Of Their Tether’ With Richmond Bottleneck

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:34 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Urgent upgrades to a Richmond intersection are being sought by the AA while the town awaits construction of its Road of National Significance. More >>

Selwyn Mayor Announced State Of Emergency From Wellington

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:30 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Selwyn council’s chief executive defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event. More >>

Carterton’s Urban Ratepayers To Cop Double-Digit Rates Rise

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The estimated rates intake rise for the 2025-26 year in the Long-Term Plan was about 13% but the council had found savings to bring it to 8.6%. More >>

Youth MP Wants Bus Routes Extended In North Canterbury

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri Youth MP Simone Bisschoff is keen to advocate for young people. More >>

Changes To Rates Ahead – How Hamilton Ratepayers Can Navigate The Impacts

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:07 pm | Hamilton City Council

Payble provides ratepayers with more control, visibility and flexibility over how and when they pay. More >>

Decision To Flow For Central City Reservoirs Concept Design

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:01 pm | Hamilton City Council

Deputy Mayor Angela O’Leary celebrates the upgrade of critical infrastructure to ensure Hamilton is well-equipped to meet future water demands. More >>

Petition To Change ACC Eligibility For Volunteer Firefighters Handed Over At Parliament

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 7:35 pm | United Fire Brigades' Association

The 36,000 New Zealanders who signed the petition want volunteer firefighters to receive the same ACC coverage as their paid counterparts. More >>

NZ Faces $9.4b Hit From Invasive Caulerpa, Analysis Shows

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 6:59 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

The invasive seaweed is gaining an increasing stronghold. More >>

Saddle Road Closed Following Crash - Central

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police

Motorists are advised to avoid travel if possible as the only diversion is through the Pahiatua Track. More >>

IINZ Calls For Resignation Of Peter Davis From Helen Clark Foundation Over Antisemitism Comments

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:42 pm | IINZ

“You cannot claim to champion social cohesion while minimising or rationalising antisemitic hate,” the Institute said. “Social trust depends on moral consistency, especially from those in leadership. Peter Davis’s actions erode that trust.” More >>

Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Fatal Crash Driver

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Police

We would like to thank all those people who were involved in attending to the injured people at the crash scene – your efforts do not go unnoticed. More >>

Tasman District Council Begins Consultation On Annual Plan

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:31 pm | Tasman District Council

Tasman's Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 established the Council's plans and costs for the next 10 years. For the financial year 2025/2026, we anticipated an overall rates revenue increase of 7% with a net debt of $290m. More >>

Acting Mayor Disappointed By Potential Withdrawal Of School Buses

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 5:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

“Whilst acknowledging these are only the early stages of a proposal at this time, we’re very concerned about the outcomes for our tamariki and whānau should the draft report on Project Takahe be implemented,” said Acting Mayor Smith. More >>

Researchers Ask How We Could Survive A Nuclear War, In Palmerston North

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 4:45 pm | RNZ

A new study looks at what it would take to feed a city in the event of a global catastrophe. More >>

Public Sector Information Management Survey Released

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 3:44 pm | Archives New Zealand

This survey shows there is more work to be done when it comes to building information management requirements into new business information systems, having sufficient staff resources in this specialist area, and improving communication across business ... More >>