Commodore Brown said, with the diesel fuel and other pollutants removal well underway, the focus is now shifting to what’s next for Manawanui. The Samoan and New Zealand Governments are working closely together to identify what these next steps are. More >>

'Really Good' Ram Sells For Nearly $25,000

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:00 pm | RNZ

An elite ram has set the Gore Showgrounds alight, with one lucky Southland breeder earning more than three times his previous best. More >>

Truck Driver Charged After Passing Lane Incident

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Police

Following an investigation, Police have charged a 40-year-old Tauranga man with dangerous driving. He has been summonsed to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 27 February. More >>

Update: Serious Crash In Parnell

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police

The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination. More >>

Police Operation Concludes In Waterview

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Police

Police enquiries remain ongoing at the location, with charges to be decided in due course. More >>

New Infrastructure Research Can Aid Disaster Preparedness

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

The Commission’s report Invest or insure? Preparing infrastructure for natural hazards looks at how insurance can help us decide if, when and by how much to invest in infrastructure adaptation or resilience. More >>

Update On Police Operation In Waterview

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Police

While the Police operation is still ongoing, there is currently no wider risk to the public. More >>

Road Blocked, SH1, Tamahere - Waikato

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police

The southbound lane is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. More >>

Serious Crash, Hawke's Bay Expressway, Napier - Eastern

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police

One person is understood to have critical injuries. More >>

Police Appealing For Information On Stolen Service Medals, Waihi

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Police

The selection of medals were among a range of property taken from an address on Trig Road North between 6pm on Sunday 1 February and 2pm on Monday 3 February. More >>

KiwiRail And Fonterra Celebrate Full Return Of Northland Rail

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 3:44 pm | KiwiRail

With the North Auckland Line reopening in September, Fonterra has gradually ramped up its rail volume to sixteen rail wagons per day. More >>

Auckland Kiwi’s 14km Journey Highlights Success Of Conservation Efforts

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 3:40 pm | The Forest Bridge Trust

This extraordinary journey is a testament to the landscape-scale conservation efforts led by The Forest Bridge Trust, which has been working to create a safe and connected environment for kiwi between the east and west coasts north of Auckland. More >>

Police Operation In Waterview

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Police

There is an increased Police presence in the area to ensure the safety of the public. More >>

Serious Crash: The Strand, Parnell - Auckland City

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene and a section of The Strand is being closed between the intersections with St Georges Bay Road and Tamaki Drive. More >>

Pump Station Now Installed In Judges Bay Wastewater Upgrade

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:42 pm | Watercare

The installation of the pump station is a key achievement in Watercare’s $13.2 million Judges Bay wastewater upgrade, which also includes the installation of two wastewater pipelines: a rising main on Judges Bay Road and a gravity main on Cleveland ... More >>

Woman Found Injured In Christchurch Park

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Police

She remains in a critical condition in hospital. A scene examination of the area is underway. More >>

Kāpiti Run For Youth Launches New Fundraising Platform

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 1:59 pm | Kapiti Run for Youth

The campaign Manager, Helene Judge, is back after helping to raise a record amount in 2024, $30,836, and she has worked closely with the Web Genius team to prepare for the launch of the new website. More >>

Kahungunu Iwi Champions Acknowledged

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 1:46 pm | Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc

Leading into the Symposium, a special ‘Ngāti Kahungunu Mātauranga Awards’ evening was held to acknowledge Kahungunu champions who have been great examples in living the educational objectives highlighted in the strategy. More >>

Endangered Endemic Birds Flock To Makarora Following Proactive Predator Trapping

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 1:12 pm | Southern Lakes Sanctuary

Central Otago Lakes Forest and Bird chairman Andrew Penniket says extensive trapping is one of the factors for the increased presence of the birds. More >>

Right Place, Right Time For Waitangi Rescue

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Police

At about 3.30pm on Tuesday, the Police Maritime Unit were returning to the wharf when they noticed two heads bobbing in the water. More >>

Feedback Sought On Who Should Pay For Alcohol Licensing In Tauranga

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 11:47 am | Tauranga City Council

Currently, only about 40% of the costs are covered by the licensing fees paid by businesses selling alcohol, while the remaining 60%, around $755,000 a year, comes from general rates paid by all ratepayers. More >>

Unemployment Rate At 5.1 Percent In The December 2024 Quarter

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 11:00 am | Stats NZ

Unemployment continued to grow, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reaching 5.1 percent in the December 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Flaxmere

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:57 am | New Zealand Police

She was 11-year-old Emma Jane Kupa of Flaxmere. More >>

Tākina Named Runner-up In International Architecture Awards

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:46 am | Wellington City Council

From 40 buildings from dozens of countries around the world, Tākina, the only building in New Zealand to make the shortlist, received 21 percent of the over 3,500 public votes to take out an honourable second place. More >>

Homebuyers Encouraged To Check Their Risk With Natural Hazards Commission’s New Buying A Home Checklist

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:34 am | Natural Hazards Commission

“We are highly exposed to natural hazard risks in New Zealand, including a range of geological hazards like earthquakes and volcanoes. We also face increasing exposure to severe weather events and the resulting hazards such as flooding and coastal inundation." More >>

Fatal Crash, Twin Lakes Road, Upper Hutt

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:11 am | New Zealand Police

The single vehicle crash was reported at about 7am. More >>

Firearms And Ammunition Recovered In Levin

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 9:15 am | New Zealand Police

A Police team went to the Mark Perreau Place property where they located an 18-year-old Foxton man, 5 firearms and a large amount of ammunition. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash Acacia Bay, Taupō

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Police

They were Purity Anne Te Pairi and Tamatoa Kimi, both aged 19, from Taupo. More >>

Police Continue Investigation Into Birkenhead Incident

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 9:02 am | New Zealand Police

North Shore Area Commander Inspector Stefan Sagar says the victim underwent surgery at Auckland City Hospital last night. More >>

Fatality Following Crash On 28 January, Te Poi

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:36 am | New Zealand Police

The person was transported to hospital with critical injuries following the single vehicle crash. More >>

Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Otago’s Alpine Area

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:34 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says the current warm, dry weather is forecast to continue over the next few weeks, raising the fire risk in Otago’s fragile alpine environment. More >>

Fatality Following Crash, SH39, Ngāhinapōuri

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:09 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services attended the crash involving three vehicles, reported at around 2.20am. In addition to the fatality, two other people were moderately injured. More >>

Road Closure, SH39, Ngāhinapōuri - Waikato

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police

Emergency services attended the crash involving three vehicles, reported at around 2.20am. Critical injuries are reported. More >>

Hearings Continue For Wairarapa’s Growth Blueprint

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The Wairarapa Combined District Plan is reviewed every 10 years. More >>

Law Commission’s Consultation On New ‘Hate Crimes’ A Fool’s Errand

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:12 pm | Free Speech Union

The Free Speech Union successfully opposed ‘hate speech’ laws and will maintain our position against ‘hate crime’ laws, leading a campaign with our supporter base of over 100,000 Kiwis. More >>

Kāinga Ora Refocusing On Its Core Mission

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:10 pm | Kainga Ora

“Our new plan for Kainga Ora, which the government has approved, outlines a clear path forward for the agency as a responsible social housing landlord who is fair but firm, and invests in the state housing stock in a financially sustainable way,’’ ... More >>

Wellington: Still A Fabulous Place To Be (But We’ve Got Work To Do)

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:01 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says the survey results give a clear picture of where Pōneke is doing well but also identify challenges that reflect broader social and economic pressures. More >>

Yarrow Stadium Naming Rights Agreement Comes To An End

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 5:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council

Yarrows the Bakers have held naming rights to the stadium from 2002 to 2025, as well as Noel and Melva Yarrow naming rights to the West Stand from 2004 to 2022. More >>

Ratepayer-funded Influencer Holidays A ‘Waste Of Money’

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

“Businesses aren’t struggling due to a lack of influencers, but they are struggling with crippling rate rises, year-on year." More >>

Whakatāne Hospital Urgent Challenges: IMPB & Te Whatu Ora Working Collaboratively To Identify Solutions

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 5:38 pm | Te Moana a Toi Iwi Maori Partnership Board

The hui provided a platform for constructive collaboration to tackle urgent challenges in hauora service delivery adversely impacting whānau Māori in the eastern Bay of Plenty region. More >>

Faith-based Abuse Survivors Implore Government To Not Delay Redress

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 5:22 pm | SNAP

Faith-based survivors want the government to implement the new puretumu torowhānui (redress) system without delay. More >>

Arrests And Impounds Following Poor Driving In Auckland

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Police

Senior Sergeant Ewen says three people were arrested on the roadside, with four vehicles also being impounded. More >>

‘Concerning’ 2024 Matariki Expenses Still Unknown By Auckland Council

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:21 pm | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance

A request under the Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act last year revealed Auckland Council spent $717,941.95 on Matariki festivities – with more than $126,400 spent on just one of the 88 events, alone. More >>

Overnight Shift Of SH1 Southbound Traffic

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Full closures from 9pm to 5am of the Southern Motorway in both directions between Papakura and Drury interchanges are required from Sunday 9 February to Thursday 13 February to roll out this traffic switch. More >>

Christchurch Airport Bids Farewell To An Aviation Icon

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:11 pm | Christchurch Airport

he Hercules has been a mainstay of Operation Antarctica, one of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) largest summer deployments and most enduring missions, with Christchurch Airport serving as the launchpad for these vital flights. More >>

NZ Team Flag Bearer Named For Invictus Games Opening Ceremony As Team Prepares To Head To Canada

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Invictus Games is the only international adaptive sporting event for injured, wounded, or ill (IWI) current and former service men and women. More >>

Man Faces Charges Over Series Of Thefts

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Police

On Monday afternoon, Police caught up with the offender in the Botany area and have so far laid 15 charges. More >>

Arrests Made In Relation To Ōpōtiki Homicide

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Police

A 25-year-old man was also arrested on Sunday afternoon. He has been charged with assault and is due to reappear in the Whakatane District Court on 12 February. More >>

Man Critically Injured In Birkenhead

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Police

Waitematā Field Crime Manager, acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says an investigation is now underway to determine what has occurred. More >>

Housing Advocates Say The Coalition Government Are Ramping Up The Sale Of State Housing

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 3:06 pm | Public Housing Futures

“This turnaround plan is really the Government turning their backs on state housing while people in our communities are struggling to afford their rent or find suitable shelter, and the construction industry remains in a slump,” says Vanessa Cole, ... More >>

Man Arrested After Machete Located In Waitangi

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Police

Police staff patrolling as part of Operation Waitangi noticed the man, who had a warrant for his arrest, walking along Selwyn Street, Paihia on Sunday afternoon. More >>

Chip Happens: Plan Ahead For SH10 Chipsealing Night Works

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 2:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work will be carried out at night over 7 nights, with stop/go traffic management in place, to minimise disruption for road users. Temporary speed limits and traffic management will remain in place the following day to guide traffic over the new seal ... More >>