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Auckland Hillside Road Recycling Plant Fire Update #2
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 9:16 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
There are lithium-ion batteries in the fire inside the plant and the fire continues to produce toxic smoke. More >>
Money For More Reseals And The ‘Weeping Sore’ In Ashburton
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:32 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Another $1 million of extra road reseals are on the way next summer but there was some conjecture over where the rest of the money should go. More >>
‘Disgusting’: Cow Guts Dumped By Beach Highway
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor David Moore described the dumping of offal in a public place as “disgusting”. More >>
Ashburton Council Pushes For Four-Year Terms
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council supports a shift to four-year terms - if it is for both local and central government. More >>
Future Of ‘Grand Old Lady’ In Hands Of Commissioner
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:17 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Commissioner Alistair Auburn heard passionate arguments for and against the demolition last week and would likely make his decision on granting demolition consent before the end of May. More >>
Police Investigating Crash Involving Off-Road Motorcycle
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Police
We are still piecing together the events, but initial indications suggest the bike was one of two travelling at speed along Canning Road and may have been attempting to undertake a turning vehicle when the crash happened. More >>
Name Release – State Highway 2, Tangoio Crash
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Cash Injection To Protect Whirinaki From Floods: ‘Too Important To Fail’
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:05 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan will protect Pan Pac Forest Products’ mill at Whirinaki, and see 46 homes which were inundated by water as Cyclone Gabrielle hit on February 14, 2023, move from Category 2C to Category 1. More >>
Landslide Approval Of Wairarapa Water Model
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:54 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The council asked for feedback on two options: a Wairarapa-Tararua asset-owning council-controlled organisation (CCO), or its existing approach -- a non-asset owning CCO similar in structure and ownership to Wellington Water. More >>
Two Councillors To Vie For Mayoralty
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:47 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles and Whakatāne-Ōhope general ward councillor Nandor Tanczos have both announced their intentions to vie for the mayoralty. More >>
Kaikoura’s Waterfront Makeover Set For Summer Opening
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:35 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Excitement is building as construction continues on Kaikōura's waterfront development. More >>
The Winners And Losers Of Nelson’s Revaluations
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:31 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson’s residential land value, used to determine rates, has dropped by an average of 16.08% – but the decrease is not uniform across the district. More >>
Nelson And Tasman Poised To Go-it-Alone On Water
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:29 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Long read, optional standfirst: While other districts work towards joint water entities, the Top of the South is looking fragmented as Nelson and Tasman propose retaining responsibility for three waters services. More >>
Selwyn District Councillor Shane Epiha Fed Up With Online Bullies
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:25 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Shane Epiha says the bullying has reached the point where his family don't feel safe in their own community. More >>
Speed Rise Proposal Dropped For Rotorua Highway After Community Push
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:24 pm | Charlotte Jones - Local Democracy Reporter
Successful reversals to 100kph include the journey to Whakatāne. More >>
Digital Billboard Given Final Sign Off Despite Dark Sky Park Concerns
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:21 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A design tweak has been approved for the billboard, which is expected to be erected by October, but a dark sky proponent is not pleased. More >>
Fatal Crash, Raumanga
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries are ongoing into the crash. More >>
Large Fire At Recycling Plant In Wairau Valley Auckland
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
We ask people in the area to stay inside and close windows due to the smoke. There is no immediate need to evacuate unless advised to do so. More >>
Gang Conflict Warrant Issued In Eastern District
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The violence we are seeing from these two gangs – particularly those incidents where firearms are involved - is absolutely unacceptable in our communities. More >>
Rotorua Anzac Day Begins With Dawn Service, Civic Memorial
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:12 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot. More >>
Capybara Fernando Finds New Home And Companion At Wellington Zoo
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 6:05 pm | RNZ
Wellington Zoo's mammals team leader Rob Harland says Fernando is a cool customer. More >>
‘Stronger Together’ The Driving Force Behind Support For Regional Water Organisation For CHB In ‘Local Water Done Well’
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:43 pm | Central Hawke's Bay District Council
Local Water Done Well is the latest iteration of Government policy for water service delivery and focusses on increased regulation, changes to financing mechanisms, and making joint Council owned water organisations, between multiple councils, a key ... More >>
SH11 Paihia To Remain Closed To Northbound Traffic For The Long Weekend
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Police
This restriction is likely to remain in place for at least the next week while planning for a permanent fix is undertaken. More >>
Police Investigate Incidents Of Damage And Theft At Porirua Schools
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Police believe this happened between 9pm and 11:30pm on Monday, and while we have good lines of inquiry as to who was responsible, we are still looking for information from the public which could help. More >>
Have Your Say On Marlborough’s Local Water Done Well - MDC
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 5:08 pm | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Nadine Taylor said, like the rest of the country, Marlborough faced major challenges in paying for and building its water infrastructure. More >>
Te Tauihu Iwi Prepare To Welcome Māori Queen In Historic Hui
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:27 pm | Ngati Koata
The kaupapa, He Ara Whanaunga, is both a reflection and a reset — honouring the late Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, as we receive his kawe mate and reaffirm the shared whakapapa and commitment between Te Tauihu and the Kiingitanga. More >>
Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment To Visit Ahuriri Catchment
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group Trust
“We’re honoured to host the Commissioner & share the progress and passion behind our work. This visit acknowledges the dedication of our local communities, mana whenua, & partners who are committed to creating long-term environmental outcomes for our ... More >>
What To Do (and Not Do) At An Anzac Day Dawn Service
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:41 pm | RNZ
Attendance at dawn services has grown hugely in recent years, but if you’ve never been to one it can be a bit daunting (even if you find it easy to get up pre-dawn on a public holiday). More >>
State Highway 1 North Of Tokoroa Reopens - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa has reopened following a serious crash this morning. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Culverden
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. More >>
Ill-prepared Trip Leads To Mount Taranaki Rescue
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Police
LandSAR volunteers walked four hours through near-freezing temperatures and 50km/h winds, to then escort the family out and to safety. The trio were all eventually out by around midnight. More >>
Serious Crash, Canning Road, Hastings - Eastern
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Police
Two people have serious injuries while a third has critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and cordons are in place. More >>
School Speed Limit Changes From Term 2
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 2:29 pm | Hamilton City Council
Variable 30km/h speed limits will be introduced around 12 Hamilton schools from 28 April 2025, and they will operate during pick-up and drop-off times. Outside of these times, the speed limit will be either 40km/h or 50km/h. More >>
Final Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 And Local Water Done Well In-person Engagement Shifts To Coronation Park
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1:46 pm | Tauranga City Council
Councillors will have a stall at the entrance to the markets from 9am – 2pm, and are available to chat or answer any questions about the Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Local Water Done Well. More >>
Sikh Community To Join ANZAC Day Services Across New Zealand
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:50 pm | NZ Council of Sikh Affairs
During World War I and World War II, Sikh soldiers served with distinction in the British Indian Army. Notably, the 14th Sikh Regiment played a significant role in the campaigns, where they fought alongside Allied troops and sustained heavy losses. More >>
Road Remains Closed After Crash - SH 1, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Police
A person injured in the crash has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. The road is expected to remain closed until at least 3pm today. More >>
Update To Start Date For SH1 Mt Wellington Southbound On-ramp Safety Improvements
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Improvements will include an additional lane to merge with the existing two lanes on the southbound on-ramp and reinstating the signalised pedestrian crossing at the bottom of the left turn slip lane. More >>
Stacks Of Cocaine Unpacked In Mt Wellington
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, of Auckland City CIB, says more than 75 packages of cocaine wrapped in cellophane were located in the duffle bags. More >>
NZ Food Strategy Needed To Address Dire Statistic: A Third Of Kiwis Need Help To Access Food
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:14 pm | Vegetables New Zealand
A 2023 report from Otago University found that if a cohort of New Zealanders added one more vegetable a day to their diet, just over $830 million would be saved in the healthy system, over the life span of that population. More >>
Chilly Dawn Service But Warm Air Brings Rain Through Weekend
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:07 pm | MetService
South of Taupō, areas of the North Island look to stay dry until the second half of Saturday but by keeping up with the latest forecasts you may still find a time to get out and about without rain on Sunday too. More >>
SH 25 Blocked, Coromandel - Waikato
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Police
The three-vehicle crash happened around 11am. Indications are there are various injuries, some serious. More >>
Wellington Scores “A” In Global Index For Inclusive, Competitive Edge
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
The Open for Business City Ratings are determined by a combination of 27 metrics, including business environment accessibility, network readiness, corruption levels, innovation ecosystem health, quality of life standards, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity and ... More >>
Celebrating A Successful Year With More Events Than Ever
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:41 am | Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund
With 31 events held in the Western Bay and 68 in Tauranga, the fund continues to provide a diverse range of community-focused opportunities across the region. More >>
Public Toilet? More Like Public Rip-Off
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:37 am | Taxpayers' Union
The final location had to be signed off by both local hapū and Heritage New Zealand, with excavation carried out under the watchful eye of both a cultural monitor and Heritage NZ representatives. More >>
Blues Moving For Their MATES In Construction
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:07 am | Blues
Taking place throughout April, the Blues join hundreds of Kiwis moving for their MATES. The campaign calls on New Zealand to come together, get active and raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health in the construction industry and across ... More >>
Upcoming Track Closure On Mauao
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:06 am | Tauranga City Council
With approximately a million visitors walking up or around the maunga each year, Mauao is currently one of New Zealand’s top scenic walks. More >>
Climate Foresters Welcome CCC’s Steady Approach
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:04 am | Climate Forestry Association
The forestry sector, the market and ultimately our climate ambitions and actions rely on this process to provide the stability and confidence we need to make long-term decisions about our investments for the future. More >>
SH1 Whangārei Closed Due To Serious Crash
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency
Traffic will be heavier than normal and people are asked to take care. The closure is expected to be in place until at least mid-afternoon to allow the Serious Crash Unit to investigate. More >>
Update - SH1 Crash, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:40 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for much of the day following the earlier crash. More >>
Multicultural Communities Encouraged To Honour ANZAC Day: A Call To Remember And Unite
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:34 am | NZFMC
Pancha Narayanan, President of MNZ, emphasised the importance of collective remembrance, “Every fallen soldier served with courage and conviction. Their sacrifice was not just for a nation, but for humanity. It is our shared duty to honour them for their ... More >>
Road Closed, SH1, Tokoroa - Bay Of Plenty
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:19 am | New Zealand Police
Indications are that one person is seriously injured. Diversions are in place at Rollett Road and Wiltsdown Road, and motorists are asked to follow these, or delay travel if possible. More >>
SH1 Closed Following Serious Crash, Raumanga - Northland
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Police
The road has been closed in both directions with emergency services respond. Diversions are in place at Tauroa Street and South End Avenue. More >>
Four Arrested Following Dairy Burglary
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:17 am | New Zealand Police
At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle being used to enter the premises. More >>
Name Release – Death At Wairere Falls
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:15 am | New Zealand Police
Police extend their sympathies to Abdullah Noori’s loved ones. More >>
St Johns Homicide: Significant Developments As Arrests Made
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:58 am | New Zealand Police
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon, Police obtained further information about a black SUV that was subject of a media appeal. More >>
QEII Winner Announced
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:39 am | Marlborough District Council
Mayor Taylor listed Felix’s recent successes which include passing his Grade 8 in violin (ABRSM) and piano through the Trinity College of Music. He achieved distinction in both instruments in the last three months of 2024. He also completed his Grade ... More >>
AgriZero’s Emissions Gravy Train Goes Global
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:34 am | Groundswell NZ
AgriZeroNZ is taking its taxpayer-funded waste global, says Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie. “The announcement that AgriZero is teaming up with a UK government research body shows they’re doubling down on their complete misunderstanding of ... More >>
UPDATE: Denniston Protest Over, Climbers Down
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:11 pm | Climate Liberation Aotearoa
The protest targeted Australian-owned Bathurst Resources' plan to mine 20 million tonnes of coal from the pristine Denniston Plateau under the government's new fast-tracked consent process. The company has a history of consent breaches in Aotearoa, and campaigners ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Waihi
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Police
Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Woodville
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time. More >>
