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Hospo Workers To Rally: Poverty Is No Joke

Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:31 pm | Unite Union

Hospitality and other workers will gather at 5 events across Aotearoa to call on the Government and employers to take real action on poverty by making a serious increase to wages. More >>

New Zealand Living Wage For 2025/26 Is $28.95 Per Hour

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:38 pm | Living Wage Aotearoa

Effective from 1 September 2025, employees and contracted workers of accredited Living Wage Employers will earn at least $5.45 per hour more than the minimum wage. More >>

Petition To Stop The Public Transport Fare Hikes Signed By 5,000

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:05 pm | Free Fares NZ

Free Fares NZ spokesperson Mika Hervel says, “Aotearoa New Zealand should be a place where everyone can afford public transport. It is deeply troubling that in the middle of a cost of living crisis and a climate crisis, this government is trying ... More >>

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Golden Parachute For Failure: Kāinga Ora Boss Pockets $1m On The Way Out

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

This whole saga shows just how broken New Zealand’s employment laws are. Boards can’t sack incompetent CEOs without writing them a goodbye cheque and a love letter. More >>

Treaty Scrap Could Draw Watchdogs To Taranaki Council

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:45 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Chief executive Steve Ruru has advised councillors that other possible outcomes include a Code of Conduct review or legal action from beyond council walls. More >>

Pay To Pee Trial Proposed In Ashburton District

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Pay to use toilets have been floated as a solution to combat a rising trend of vandalism occurring at public toilets across Mid Canterbury. More >>

Two Canterbury Councils To Boost Staff Numbers, As Timaru Plans Cuts

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Staff numbers are set to rise at two Canterbury councils at the same time another is proposing to dramatically slash staff numbers. More >>

Hooper Rules Out Ashburton Mayoralty Bid

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:38 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Phill Hooper is the latest councillor to announce he will seek another term on the Ashburton District Council. More >>

Selwyn Council Criticised Over Shrinking Surplus

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Selwyn District Council's 2023/24 annual report contained spending that sparked questions from one councillor about costs. More >>

Whale Trail: New Section Of Great Cycleway Opens

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Whale Trail has completed another section as it weaves its way from Picton to Kaikōura. More >>

Weed-E The Weed Cutter To Cut Shapes In Blenheim River

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:28 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Weed-E's debut is timed for when the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan allows weed cutting in the river to resume. More >>

Gisborne Wastewater Upgrade Stalled By Filter Issues

Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:08 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

The council is a year behind schedule but actively working on filter solutions. More >>

Catholic Cathedral Design Brief Marks Next Step On Journey

Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:33 pm | Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

The draft design brief, which captures some the key principles and considerations for the cathedral project, was recently shared with a group of architectural firms. More >>

Snowy Heights To Starlit Nights - Canterbury Collaborates For Stellar Winter Travel Season

Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:33 pm | ChristchurchNZ

With a vibrant, modern city ready to extend a warm welcome, and conveniently less than two hours from major ski fields, regional tourism organisation ChristchurchNZ says this year’s travel promotion is designed to entice travelers to book the ultimate ... More >>

Update: Vehicle Sought In Relation To Investigation, Miramar

Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Police

At around 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were called to a Darlington Road address after the occupants located an intruder inside their home. A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated burglary in relation to this incident. More >>

Hawke's Bay Schools Climate Change Challenge Now Open

Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:09 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

With two terms to develop and deliver their projects, students will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovation in addressing climate change. More >>

SH11, Haruru Reopens - Northland

Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Police

A stretch of Puketona Road / State Highway 11, closed due to an earlier fatal crash, has now reopened. More >>

Drink Spiking Victim Advocates For Increased Awareness Of Risks On A Night Out

Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:11 pm | RNZ

Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. More >>

Name Release: Fatal Crash, Naenae

Monday, 31 March 2025, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police

She was 60-year-old Vanessa Rithia Houpapa, of Naenae. More >>

Maritime Union Says Rail-enabled Ferries A Victory For Common Sense

Monday, 31 March 2025, 4:27 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

He says rail-enabled ferries ensure the long-term viability of both the national rail network and the Cook Strait ferry connection. More >>

Māori Communities Exploited By Gambling Companies Hiding Behind Influencers

Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:40 pm | Hapai Te Hauora

Recent reports have revealed a surge in Māori influencers being used to promote online casinos - a tactic that directly exploits Māori communities already disproportionately impacted by gambling harm. More >>

SH11 Closed Due To Fatal Crash

Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The closure is between the State Highway 10/SH11 intersection at Puketona and Haruru and is expected to remain in place for a least a couple of hours while the NZ Police Serious Crash Unit investigates. More >>

Fatal Crash: SH11, Haruru

Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Police

Police are in attendance at the crash involving a truck and vehicle on Puketona Road / State Highway 11. More >>

Parking Prices Set To Rise 50c Per Hour Across Auckland

Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:15 pm | Auckland Transport

AT’s Group Manager of Parking Services, John Strawbridge, says the costs to maintain and service the network, in what is a fast-growing region of 1.8 million people, are also increasing. More >>

IPL Fuel Workers Strike Begins Over Unfair Bonus Scheme Exclusion

Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:56 pm | Workers First Union

Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through mediation, IPL continues to offer the bonus only to non-union employees, a decision that Workers First says is unlawful under the Employment Relations Act 2000. More >>

Marlborough Mayor Welcomes Future Ferries Announcement

Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:45 pm | Marlborough District Council

Minister Peters today announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter Cook Strait service in 2029. The new ferries will be approximately 200m in length and 28m wide. Each will have capacity for 1,500 passengers and 2.4km of lanes for cars, trucks ... More >>

Police Appealing For Information Following Serious Assaults, Hastings

Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Police

Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley says Police were called to a disorder involving a large number of people fighting on King Street at around 3.30am on Sunday 30 March. More >>

State Highway 2, Waikino Closed Following Crash - Waikato

Monday, 31 March 2025, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Police

The two-vehicle crash happened near School Road, and was reported just before 1pm. More >>

High Demand For Water Treatment Plant Tours - More Added

Monday, 31 March 2025, 1:25 pm | Hamilton City Council

These behind-the-scenes tours offer a rare opportunity to see how Hamilton’s drinking water is treated and supplied to homes and businesses and to understand the challenges of upgrading and maintaining essential waters infrastructure. More >>

Taupō Finds Recipe For Success With The VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

Monday, 31 March 2025, 1:14 pm | Taupo District Council

Visitor spending within the Taupō region for the event was $23 million and international tourism across New Zealand generated $50 million. The financial impact surpassed expectations; and visitor numbers broke records. More >>

Businesses Remain Open, As Work For Essential Infrastructure Continues On Heaphy Terrace

Monday, 31 March 2025, 1:07 pm | Hamilton City Council

Council’s Unit Director Design and Deliver Kelly Stokes said the two projects are scheduled at the same time to minimise the overall disruption for road users, neighbouring residents, and in particular, nearby businesses. More >>

Wet Weather And Warmer Nights Ahead

Monday, 31 March 2025, 12:03 pm | MetService

MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane comments, “It would seem that March is carrying the baton, continuing the legacy of a dry 2025 so far. Many will be looking for rain about now, and this week holds one of the more promising rain-bearing ... More >>

50 Minis Travel The Length Of NZ In Epic Adventure To Help Children In Poverty

Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:41 am | KidsCan

The run, which will be the ninth, sets off from Paihia on April 4 and travels through Auckland, National Park, Wellington, Kaikōura, Hokitika, Cromwell and Dunedin to the finish line at Invercargill on April 9. More >>

Food Hubs Are Now Feeding Over Half A Million Kiwis Every Month, Yet Stock Levels Stay The Same – NZFN Survey Finds

Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:02 am | New Zealand Food Network

The latest data from July to December 2024 shows that NZFN provided food to over 500,000 individuals each month through its partner Food Hubs, an increase from approximately 454,000 in the previous survey covering January to June 2024. More >>

Police Strike Lucky Cord To Locate Four Firearms

Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand Police

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says Police arrived and quickly located the firearms inside a vehicle parked at the address. More >>

Auckland's First Permanent Non Potable Tanker Filling Station Brought Into Service

Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:28 am | Watercare

Today, Watercare brings into service Auckland’s first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere, easing demand on the city’s drinking water supply. The $1.2 million tanker filling station replaces the temporary non potable tanker ... More >>

DCC Begins Consultations On Draft 9 Year Plan And Local Water Done Well

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:44 am | Dunedin City Council

Formal consultation on Local Water Done Well - Ōtepoti Dunedin is running at the same time as the draft 9 year plan, from 9am Monday 31 March to noon 30 April. Two water services delivery models have emerged as being practicable – an in-house ... More >>

Oil Spill Exercise At Ruakaka

Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:04 am | Northland Regional Council

The several-hour long exercise will centre on a fictional 750-litre waste oil spill which has found its way into the Ruakaka River near the end of Tamure Place. More >>

Serious Crash, Wairere Road, Hamilton - Waikato

Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:32 am | New Zealand Police

Diversions will be in place, and motorists are asked to avoid the area. More >>

Fatal Crash, Oparau, Otorohanga

Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:31 am | New Zealand Police

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and the death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>

Drivers On Notice: Expect To Be Stopped Anywhere, Anytime

Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:29 am | New Zealand Police

Northland Road Policing Manager, Inspector Anne-Marie Fitchett, says road users can expect to see more officers out and about in a bid to deter motorists from any risky behaviours. More >>

Mangawhai Spit Loses Massive Quantities Of Sand - Aerial Survey Finds

Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:37 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

An estimated equivalent of 26,000 truckloads of sand has been lost in six years, according to a new aerial drone survey. More >>

Archaeological Project Underway From Historic Excavations At Tiwai Point

Sunday, 30 March 2025, 9:26 pm | NZ Aluminium Smelters

“This is a significant milestone in the project, as the study of the excavated material will give us a greater understanding of the earliest human activity in the Bluff Harbour area and the Polynesian settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand,” says ... More >>

What New Zealand Can Learn From Southeast Asia Quake

Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:17 pm | RNZ

Earthquake experts tell RNZ the important lessons our country may learn to prepare for potential quakes after Friday's disaster in Myanmar. More >>

'Insult To Ratepayers' - Cost-saving Measures Ridiculed By Tasman Residents

Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:01 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs. More >>

Eden Park Proposes To Build University Accommodation Without Talking To University

Sunday, 30 March 2025, 3:58 pm | RNZ

The stadium trust said the suggestion was "in context of future possibilities". But it was already included in the fast-track law. More >>

Direct Discharge Of Treated Wastewater Into Shotover River To Commence On Monday Morning

Sunday, 30 March 2025, 3:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The use of emergency powers has been confirmed following notification by QAC of increased waterfowl activity around the ponded field which poses an elevated risk to aircraft operations in the area (including being close to/under the main flight path). More >>