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Workplace Fatality, Southbridge, Selwyn
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8:31 pm | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a workplace incident at a Southbridge property this morning. Emergency services were called to Glasseys Road around 11.30am. WorkSafe has been advised. Enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. More >>
Road Closed, SH3, Te Awamutu - Waikato
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Kihikihi Road/SH3 is closed following a serious crash in Te Awamutu this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 4.20pm. Two people are in a critical condition, two people have serious injuries, and four have moderate ... More >>
Fatal Crash, SH1, Horeke
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single vehicle crash in Horeke this morning. Emergency services were called to State Highway One, near Rangiahua Road at around 9.20am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. One other person was transported to hospital ... More >>
Bridge Of Remembrance Peace Protest
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:56 pm | Peace Action Otautahi
Some Christchurch residents worry the expansion of NIOA into the city, likely along with the companies they work with, will result in the tradings of war criminals and war profiteers happening on their doorstep. More >>
Arrests, Charges Over Meth-filled Suitcases
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Customs is seeing an increase in legitimate imports being targeted by overseas criminal groups who conceal illicit drugs within freight containers or container contents, which are later recovered by New Zealand-based criminals. This can involve attempted ... More >>
Police Respond To Family Harm Incident In Blenheim
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Police
The incident is confined to the address and there is no risk to the wider community. A section of Park Terrace is cordoned off and we ask that people avoid the area. More >>
Road Closed, SH1, Horeke - Northland
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway One is closed following a serious crash in Horeke this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the single vehicle crash on State Highway One near Rangiahua Road at around 9.20am. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The ... More >>
Fatal Crash, Balclutha
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha overnight. Emergency services were called to Gormack Street, between Moir Street and Barnego Road, about 10.35pm. The sole occupant died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit responded, and ... More >>
Man Seriously Injured In Te Atatu Incident
Friday, 20 December 2024, 9:06 pm | New Zealand Police
An investigation is underway after an incident near the Western Motorway this evening that has left a man seriously injured. Police were called about 7.40pm to the Te Atatu Road on-ramp, Te Atatu, after a report of a physical altercation between a ... More >>
Nelson City Council To Progress Annual Plan 2025/26
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:09 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith said that some changes were required from the LTP as a result of some Government funding being increased, as for flood protection, and others being reduced in areas such as transport. More >>
Temporary Off-leash Exercise Area
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:07 pm | Westland District Council
Just in time for summer walkies, a temporary off-leash dog exercise area has been built at Prossers Bush in Hokitika. Local dog owners were using the Birdcage at the Hokitika Racecourse, but with the demolition of the buildings Council sought an alternative ... More >>
Public Asked To Help Prevent Fires In Wetlands This Summer
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:56 pm | National Wetland Trust
Wetlands play a critical role in the environment, helping to protect and improve water quality, preventing flooding and providing habitat for unique species of plants and animals some of which are rare. More >>
Celebrating World Braille Day With Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature And Julie Woods
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:36 pm | Dunedin City Council
Julie’s latest project, the Wish List Coasters, shares the remarkable story of how she achieved her goal of visiting 50 countries by the time she turned 50. The coasters each feature paintings by Julie’s husband, artist Ron Esplin, on one side, ... More >>
Annual Report 2023-2024 Highlights Significant Work Programme
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:33 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Whilst the report is a requirement of the Local Government Act 2002, QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said it also provides an opportunity to highlight what the Council has achieved in the most recent financial year on behalf of residents and ratepayers. More >>
Run For Their Lives With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Christchurch
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:26 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters
“By running with us people are not just crossing a finish line, they’re helping break the cycle of adversity so many of the children in our community face daily,” says BBBS Christchurch manager Faye Higgins. More >>
Police Appealing For CCTV / Dashcam Footage After Cyclists Seriously Injured
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Police
The motorcyclist was one of three people on motorbikes in the area at the time, and is reported to have fled immediately following the crash. They were last seen travelling towards the intersection with Spedding Road. More >>
Dunedin Police Arrest Youth For Mall Ram Raid
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Police
The youth has been charged with burglary and unlawful taking. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 20 December
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown said, “While this response is complex and technical, New Zealand is committed to doing the right thing.” More >>
Outdoor Fires Prohibited In South Marlborough From Monday
Friday, 20 December 2024, 4:16 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
This covers the part of Marlborough which is south of the Wairau River, as far as the boundary with Canterbury, and includes the rest of Cloudy Bay/Te Koko-o-Kupe up to Rarangi. It also includes Department of Conservation land, but not the Ministry ... More >>
Police Seize Patches And Other Illicit Items Following Social Media Post
Friday, 20 December 2024, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Police
Police have been investigating an early breach of prohibition of gang insignia, with a photo posted online outside the court on 21 November. Six men, aged between 28 and 58, have been charged with the prohibited display of a gang patch. More >>
Rescuers Remind Kiwis - Make Sure You Can Summon Help These Holidays
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:52 pm | Maritime New Zealand
As technology develops, RCCNZ is seeing more capability coming into the market as telecommunication providers roll out products, such as satellite text message services and increased coverage areas. More >>
Clean Boat Hulls Key To Keeping Invasive Fanworm Out Of Region
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:42 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Mediterranean fanworms are marine pests, not currently established in the Wellington and Marlborough regions. They can spread quickly after spawning and outcompete native organisms for space and food. None of the fanworms found were reproductively mature ... More >>
Homicide Investigation Launched In Relation To Napier Death
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Police
A post mortem has been completed and it confirms that Mr Taylor suffered injuries consistent with assault. A large team of investigators are working on this investigation and would like to hear from anyone who has information that could assist with enquiries. More >>
Dope Arrests For Police Following Bust In South Auckland
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau South CIB, says Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Counties Manukau South this week. More >>
Mayor Lewers Extends Condolences After Crash At Kingston
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
"On behalf of the community I would like to pass on my thoughts and sympathies to all those affected by the crash and their whānau." More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Combines With Australian Team To Support Vanuatu Earthquake Response
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
This combined team allows for specialised USAR personnel on the ground in Vanuatu to pool their knowledge and skills to provide the highest level of support to those impacted. More >>
All Canterbury Under Total Fire Ban From Midday Monday
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The district stretches from north of the Rakaia River to just south of the Clarence River. A prohibited fire season means no outdoor fires are allowed in the district and all fire permits are revoked. More >>
Swing Bridge Progressing Nicely
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:33 pm | Westland District Council
Meanwhile, rock excavations for the bridge anchors have been completed and rock anchors are being installed. Over the next six weeks Ellis Mining will finish the rock anchor installation and prepare the tower landings that will support the bridge’s tension ... More >>
Police In A League Of Their Own
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
"The alleged offender has swiped the jersey and left in a vehicle with another man. Our staff were able to identify the alleged offender from CCTV footage and paid a visit to his home in Mount Wellington on Wednesday." More >>
Red Algal Blooms In Waikato River Hydro Lakes
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:11 pm | Waikato Regional Council
While the algae do not produce harmful toxins, people should take extra caution as it can irritate your skin and respiratory system. Pet owners should keep their animals away from any discoloured water, especially dogs, which may be attracted to its odour. More >>
Update: Fatal House Fire, Rānui
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Police
He was 55-year-old Andrew Mark Orr of Rānui, Auckland. More >>
New Council Strategy To Improve Fish Passage At Pumps
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:10 pm | Waikato Regional Council
As part of research that contributed to the strategy outcome, the council installed fish friendly pumps as part of 3 pump station upgrades & monitored the results. A modified MacEwans pump was found to be 97 pc fish friendly, while encased Archimedes ... More >>
Aotea (Great Barrier) Iwi Leads Unique Conservative Initiative With $2.6m Support From Foundation North
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:06 pm | Tu Mai Taonga
Foundation North has committed $2.6 million over three years to support the groundbreaking project, which is spearheaded by Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea. More >>
Hato Hone St John Encourges Festival Goers To Stay Safe This Summer
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:04 pm | Hato Hone St John
“Thinking about how you will get to the venue and what you might need while you are there, through to getting home safely takes time and preparation to ensure you have the most enjoyable experience. More >>
Log Trains To Return To New Plymouth
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:59 am | KiwiRail
From 6 January log trains will be running most days from Whanganui to KiwiRail’s New Plymouth rail depot. The log wagons will then be shunted (moved by a smaller locomotive) to the port. More >>
Delays Expected Following Takanini Crash - Counties Manukau
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:54 am | New Zealand Police
The crash, heading northbound near Takanini, was reported to Police at about 11.10am. More >>
‘Anywhere, Any Time, Anyone’ Message Getting Through To Aucklanders
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:52 am | Auckland Transport
With record number of road-side breath tests already carried out across Tāmaki Makaurau in 2024, more frequent AT bus services operating every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm seven days a week and contactless payment options, the combined effort is helping ... More >>
Transpower, Northpower And Top Energy Collaborate To Boost Network Resilience And Reliability For Northland
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:48 am | Transpower
Top Energy, Northpower, and Transpower, as the owners and operators of region’s power lines and substations, are committed to improving Northland’s power network and are underway with a range of initiatives to achieve that. More >>
Rain Prompts Gisborne To Move Back To Restricted Fire Season
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:19 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
"This has significantly reduced the fire danger in the area, and we are expecting more rain over the weekend," he says. More >>
Sweet Season For Kiwifruit Exports
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:10 am | Stats NZ
The value of kiwifruit exports in the 2024 season has increased by $1 billion (44 percent), compared with 2023. The kiwifruit season is typically from March to November. More >>
Water Watch As Summer Continues
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:53 am | Northland Regional Council
Chair Crawford says pressure on the north’s water supplies typically goes up over the holidays due to Northland being a tourist destination. More >>
Police Mop-up After Duo Surrenders On Moped
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:30 am | New Zealand Police
Waitematā North Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Roger Small, says the Police Eagle helicopter quickly gained observations of the moped, tracking it as it rode through the area. More >>
Dive Into Summer With Hamilton Pools
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:26 am | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton has two great pools open to the community. Waterworld, which is open seven days a week, has six pools, including toddler & outdoor pools, hydroslides, a gym, and a variety of exercise classes available whereas Gallagher Aquatic Centre provides ... More >>
Birds, Art And Fun For Everyone – Friday 20 December 2024
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:12 am | Horowhenua District Council
This free, family-friendly exhibition, scheduled to run until Friday 28 February 2025, is all about the beauty and importance of our native birds, especially those that call the Manawatū Estuary home. More >>
Planned Aerial 1080 Drop For Next Year To Rid Stewart Island Of Rats & Other Pests Is Running Into Growing Opposition
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:03 am | Ben Hope
DoC scientists Phil Bell and Al Bradley in a scoping report were sceptical and said “we do not consider that it is technically feasible to eradicate rats, cats, and possums from Stewart Island at this time". More >>
Check Your Old Burn Piles Are Out Before The Holidays
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are regularly called out over the Christmas/New Year period to put out escaped burn piles, and this year Fire and Emergency NZ wants to prevent that happening. More >>
Age Concern Wins $1,000 Grant To Help Tackle Loneliness Among Seniors
Friday, 20 December 2024, 9:32 am | Age Concern
The organisation is one of 10 national recipients of a $1000 Powering Your Community Grant from locally owned electricity company Pulse Energy. More >>
Reindeer Ready: SH1 Mangamuka Gorge Reopens In Time For Santa
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:27 am | NZ Transport Agency
Run, run Rudolph, State Highway 1 between Mangamuka and Kaitaia opened to all vehicles at 12.01am this morning. More >>
Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park Full Closure From 7 January 2025 For Tree Harvest
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:12 am | Tauranga City Council
The tree harvest portion of the project began in September 2024 on the Joyce Road side of the park, as trees within Ōropi Grove have matured and are scheduled for harvest. Temporarily closing the park during the tree harvest and track renewal process ... More >>
Operation Speargrass: Firearms And Drugs Seized
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:07 am | New Zealand Police
Quantities of the Class A, B, and C controlled drugs methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, magic mushrooms, and cannabis were seized during the operation. More >>
Fatal Crash, Mackenzie
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:03 am | New Zealand Police
The Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Fatal Crash: Greta Valley
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police were called to the crash on State Highway 1 just before 7:15pm. More >>
Kaitaia Police Appeal For Information After Man Located Deceased
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:22 am | New Zealand Police
The man was found by a member of the public at around 2.30pm today (19 December). As yet Police have been unable to identify him, so we’re appealing for help from the public. More >>
Studies Open Door To Mercury Islands Underwater World
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“These surveys are the most comprehensive study we now have looking at the biodiversity and habitats of these islands. This provides a valuable reference for future marine management of the Mercury Islands,” said Waikato Regional Council Coastal Science ... More >>
Demand For The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Set To Increase As The Holiday Season Begins
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:50 pm | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
Various Hotspots for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter included the Coromandel Peninsula, Waiheke Island, and Hospitals such as the Taumarunui Hospital which had 8 inter-hospital transfers, Waikato Hospital which had 7, and Thames Hospital which ... More >>
Demand For The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Set To Increase As The Holiday Season Begins
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:48 pm | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
Philips Search and Rescue Trust General Manager Vanessa Richmond says the crew are set to expect a high number of callouts across the next few months within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region as the holiday season begins. More >>
Law Society’s Annual Report Released
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch said it had been a busy and successful year for the Law Society. More >>
Walk Without Fear Trust Calls For Coward Punch Crimes To Be Reclassified As Serious Offences
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:37 pm | Walk Without Fear Trust
“One-punch attacks, fatal or not, are a scourge on our streets & society. The devastating consequences of a single blow can destroy lives in an instant, & there can be no argument that the deliberate intent of these acts is to cause the maximum possible ... More >>
Maunganui Road Now Safer For Everyone
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:25 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mount Maunganui business owner Fleur Sandford is full of praise when it comes to recent safety improvements around the Central Parade shops along Maunganui Road. “The upgrades have helped create a much safer area in and around Central Parade, ... More >>
Check, Clean, Dry Is Crucial
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:20 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
“We strongly urge people to do the right thing when moving through our waterways by checking, cleaning, and drying their gear and equipment. These simple actions can make the difference in keeping these pests out of the region,” says Regional ... More >>
