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Nitrate Contamination In Darfield Water Supply Could Be Causing Reproductive Risks

Published: Sat 20 Apr 2024 06:32 AM
Greenpeace Aotearoa is expressing grave concern over nitrate contamination in Darfield, after water testing on Friday revealed the town supply in both Darfield and Kirwee was around 5 mg/L of nitrate. Read more...

Serious Crash, SH97, Mossburn - Southern

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:41 PM
Police are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 97 near Mossburn this evening. The crash was reported about 6.15pm and occurred between Hillas and Ellis roads. One person has received serious injuries and two people have moderate ... Read more...

Police Release Names In Waitākere Sudden Deaths

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:39 PM
Post mortem examinations have now been completed after two sudden deaths in Waitākere. Police are in a position to release the details of the two people found at the Anzac Valley Road property yesterday, on 18 April. They were Alfred Helge Hansen, aged ... Read more...

Complainants Tight-lipped Over Invercargill Mayor’s Apology

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 05:12 PM
Last month, Clark made headlines when he appeared on satirical news show New Zealand Today and repeated a racial slur he had drawn criticism for in 2023. The appearance prompted councillors Ian Pottinger and Ria Bond to lodge a code of conduct complaint ... Read more...

Bengal Cats ‘picked On’ By Council’s Pet Policy

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 05:10 PM
Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats. Ownership of the breed requires a special permit in Southland, with a complete ban on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Read more...

E-scooter Agreement Extended In Waimakariri

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 05:06 PM
Pink Flamingo Scooters will continue zipping through towns like Rangiora and Kaiapoi. The Wellington-based company has been confirmed as Waimakariri district’s e-scooter provider for another three years. There are 150 e-scooters available in the Waimakariri ... Read more...

Police Pull The Curtain On Alleged Shoplifter’s Offending

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 05:03 PM
An alleged offender’s shoplifting spree has come to an end after being intercepted by Police in Papakura on Thursday evening. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says Police located a person of interest on Porchester Road ... Read more...

Work Underway On Final Stage Of Wānaka Schools To Pool Active Travel Route

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 03:58 PM
Wānaka’s new pathway linking children, families, and commuters between schools and the Recreation Centre is nearly complete, with construction underway on sections of the final stage of the Schools to Pool active travel route. Read more...

Lower Hutt Sets Ambitious Planting Target Through Mouri Tupu

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 03:56 PM
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry today formally launched Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future, and he is calling on the community to pick up a spade and join in. Mouri Tupu is a community campaign to plant 114,000 native trees and plants and inspire ... Read more...

Law Commission Starts Second Round Of Consultation On Review Of Adult Decision-making Capacity Law

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 03:54 PM
Traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities and experiences of mental distress can affect a person’s decision-making. The Government has asked for a review on how the law should respond when an adult’s decision-making is affected. Read more...
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