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Waitangirua Link Road Reopens With New Speed Limit
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 9:19 am | Porirua City Council
A decision was made to close one lane rather than use stop/go or traffic light traffic management, as it will mean the work can be completed more quickly and will cost less. More >>
Police Urge Public To Prepare Following Two Land Rescues In The Kaimai Ranges
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 8:19 am | New Zealand Police
New Zealand's environment and weather can be unpredictable, and with the recent wet weather, our rivers and streams are flooded, fast flowing, and high. It will take a few days for the rivers to return back to normal levels once the rain has completely ... More >>
Road Closed, Charles Upham Drive, Rangiora
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:48 am | New Zealand Police
Police received a report of a single vehicle crash near Oxford Road at around 7am. More >>
Keep The Coal In The Hole! Protest At Bathurst Resources Office On Tuesday
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:40 am | Oil Free Wellington
At a time when the effects of the climate crisis are rapidly getting worse, exploring for more fossil fuels will only add to the problem. More >>
Police Monitoring Gang Movements, Wellington Region
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:09 am | New Zealand Police
Motorists can expect to see a large number of gang members add associates travelling around the wider Wellington region. More >>
Pope Francis Has Died. New Zealand Survivors Of Catholic Church Abuse Respond
Monday, 21 April 2025, 9:53 pm | SNAP
Bergoglio was a significant person on the world stage. However, sadly his handling of sexual abuse cases, while considerably better than his predecessors, was not impressive according to the SNAP in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand Catholics Mourn Death Of Pope Francis
Monday, 21 April 2025, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Pope Francis, who was elected Pope in March 2013, died on Monday evening New Zealand time. He became the first Pope from outside Europe in 1200 years and the first Pope from the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
Fatal Crash: Mangakino
Monday, 21 April 2025, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Police
One person died at the scene, two others have been seriously injured. More >>
Community Housing Builds Stalled As Providers Left Without Financial Security
Monday, 21 April 2025, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Of the 1500 new places, 1000 were last week allocated to five housing providers through 'strategic partnerships' to make contracting the homes more efficient. More >>
‘It’s Bloody Rude’: Cyclone Victims Hit With Unexpected Rates
Monday, 21 April 2025, 5:39 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
“Everyone was shocked at the valuations. We are facing another rate rise this year. I think it’s unfair we have lost so much value and yet we still have to pay higher rates," says Hinerangi (Marie) Tuahine. More >>
Crash Closes Waipapa Road, Mangakino - Bay Of Plenty
Monday, 21 April 2025, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>
Update: Serious Crash, State Highway 3, Taranaki
Monday, 21 April 2025, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 3 is closed between Mangamaio Road and Pukaruhe Road. More >>
Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 3 Near Urenui, Taranaki - Central
Monday, 21 April 2025, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Police
The crash involving two cars, took place between Wharekauri Road and Mangamaio Road. More >>
Activists Occupy Stockton Mine Cable Cars In Bold Protest Against Massive Coal Expansion
Monday, 21 April 2025, 10:33 am | Climate Liberation Aotearoa
Bathurst’s existing operations have already devastated parts of the Stockton Plateau, leaving toxic lakes and a barren landscape behind. Activists fear the same future for Denniston, home to great spotted kiwi, green geckos, and ancient sandstone ecosystems ... More >>
Saint John’s Homicide: Police Urgently Seek Public’s Help
Monday, 21 April 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Police
The victim is a 33-year-old Caucasian man; efforts are continuing to formally identify the man, but we believe we know who he is, and are in contact with next of kin. We will be working with them through this process and keeping them informed of any developments. More >>
Fatal Incident, Wairakei
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Police
The death will be referred to the Coroner. More >>
Slip blocks southbound lane of SH 1, Brynderwyn - Northland
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists in the area are asked to drive with caution. More >>
Country Life: Farmer's Lake Braemore Popular With Wairarapa Locals
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 3:30 pm | RNZ
Len French wanted a lake to help with water security on his eastern Wairarapa farm. What he's built, Lake Braemore, is now a community asset that can be enjoyed by all. More >>
Homicide: Saint Johns, Auckland
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Police
St Johns Road will remain closed between Blackett Crescent and Dorchester Street while a scene examination is carried out. More >>
Police Appealing For Information Following Crash In Wellington
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Police
We would urge anyone who knows who this was, or if this was you, to please do the right thing and come forward. More >>
Crash Causing Delays, Southern Motorway, Southbound, Near Highbrook - Counties Manukau
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Police
We ask motorists to please avoid the area and take an alternate route, or expect delays. More >>
Fatal Incident, Kononi
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Police
The death will be referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner. More >>
Sarah Thomson, Second Term Councillor, Announces Mayoral Bid For Hamilton
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 6:49 pm | Sarah Thomson
“I want a city that’s clean and attractive where we do a great job looking after what we have. And as the city grows, we must continue to look after and invest in what people love about living here—like our parks, playgrounds, river paths and ... More >>
Operation Kereru Puts The Brakes On Anti-Social Road Users
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Twenty-one vehicles have been ordered off the road and nearly 80 infringement notices issued, following a large and volatile gathering last night. More >>
Encampment At Denniston Plateau To Protest Bathurst Mine
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:43 pm | Climate Liberation Aotearoa
“Bathurst don’t care about anything besides the profit they make for their shareholders,” said Cora Scott. “The Fast Track dismantles democracy and enables companies like Bathurst to make big money and leave behind a big mess.” More >>
Body Located In Dunedin Believed To Be Woman Reported Missing
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Police extend our condolences to the woman's family and friends during this difficult time and continue to provide them with support. More >>
Fatal Crash, Mill Road, Haumoana
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Police
A diversion is in place via Tukituki Road and Waimarama Road. More >>
Road Closed, Mill Road, Haumoana - Eastern
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Police
The road is closed and diversions are in place. More >>
Fatal Crash, Ruawai
Friday, 18 April 2025, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Police
State Highway 12 between Jellicoe Road and Hodgson Road remains closed. More >>
New Zealand Police team up with Z Energy, NZTA and ACC to remind Kiwis to drive safe this Easter
Friday, 18 April 2025, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Police
This Easter weekend, increased activity on our roads is likely, with many people all over the country expected to capitalise on the two long weekends and school holidays. More >>
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash, New Plymouth
Friday, 18 April 2025, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of the crash and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. More >>
Freyberg Road/State Highway 12 Closed, Ruawai - Northland
Friday, 18 April 2025, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Police
Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. More >>
‘Forgotten Five’ Battle Council Over Slip-Damaged Homes In Tauranga
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:51 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The homeowners have been asking the council for help to repair the slip, but the council had “completely absolved themselves of any responsibility”, Melanie Gardner told Local Democracy Reporting. More >>
Landowners Renew Fast-Track Bid For Kaituna Hydro Scheme
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The group's chief executive has provided fresh details of its plan. More >>
Invercargill’s Heritage Buildings At Risk Over Funding Freeze – Expert
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Council group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said the move was one of a range of savings options considered which wouldn’t affect core activities at the council. More >>
Moturiki (Leisure Island) And The Mauao Base Track Reopened
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:42 pm | Tauranga City Council
Please contact us on 07 5777 000 if you spot any fallen trees, slips or flooding in your area. More >>
Moutere Highway Closed, Detours In Place - Tasman
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Police
Detours are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the area. More >>
No ‘Silver Bullet’ For Algae-plagued Lake Hood
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the council has been inundated with suggestions for how to fix the lake, but they need to look at what will work and how much it could cost. More >>
Fencing For Kaitāia’s Campervan Dump Station After Ongoing Sewage Spills
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:38 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The temporary fencing is to be put up to protect the public from resulting sewage spills into the adjacent carpark, securing the site until repairs are done. More >>
Orowaiti Cut Revisited In West Coast River-Mouth Review
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:36 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The merits of an Orowaiti ‘cut’ have been debated over the year. More >>
Fined Freezing Works Reports New Breach Of Resource Consent
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:35 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council says Kokiri reported that it breached the conditions of its consent on April 7. More >>
‘Pillar To Post’: Napier Driver Frustrated By Road Damage Saga
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier resident Rob Tranter says he’s been sent from pillar to post between Napier City Council, Downer, and his insurance company after roadworks damaged his work van. More >>
Lake Rotokākahi Board To Seek Judicial Review Over Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:31 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council says about four weeks are left to complete stage one. More >>
Ratepayers To Fund Cash Injection For Rangiora Stadium
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has agreed to a new management agreement with the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, which will see the trust paid $100,000 a year to manage Rangiora's MainPower Stadium. More >>
‘Peace Of Mind’: New Stopbank Project Brings Hope To Hawke’s Bay Community
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The planned stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to the Napier Golf Course along the Tūtaekurī River and will help address a 1km “gap” in the stopbank network next to Waiohiki. More >>
‘You’ve Done Enough, My Boy’
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:17 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The 15-year-old had walked from Whakatāne over two days to promote voting yes to Māori wards. More >>
National Geographic Names NZ Regions For Climate Change Initiative
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The programme offers tools, training and international networks for communities. More >>
‘Phenomenal’ Outcome: Five Community Boards To Remain In Western Bay
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:19 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s proposal to reduce community boards to three has been overruled by the Local Government Commission. More >>
Climate Change Damage Prompts New Plymouth Call For Public Say
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:18 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Low-lying new Plymouth streets flooded in 2020 and more winter rainfall including heavier rainstorms are predicted. More >>
Regional Council Defends Jump In Staff Numbers
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:16 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast Regional Council chief executive Darryl Lew defended the rise in staff numbers. More >>
Sikh Community Take Lead Role In Takanini Crime Patrols
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:14 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The grassroots effort aims to put more eyes and ears on the street as residents report growing concerns about crime. More >>
Tory Whanau Says Wellington Seeing Progress On Her Watch
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:13 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
She hasn’t made firm plans beyond the election but says she would take time out if she loses. More >>
Security Worries Stymie Whānau Sessions At Pride Week Taranaki
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The safety worries come after Destiny Church protestors disrupted a children’s library session by a drag king at Te Atatū Community Centre, and then temporarily blocked Auckland’s Rainbow Parade and Wellington’s Pride Parade. More >>
Masterton Town Hall Demolition Decision Draws Near
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton District Council voted last year to demolish the town hall and municipal buildings and build anew. More >>
Land Lease Problems Scupper Plan For Manāia Iwi-Council Centre
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:01 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Te Korowai o Ngāruahine and South Taranaki District Council have worked for three years on Project Tūkau to replace the Manāia sports complex and hall with a multi-purpose iwi and community facility. More >>
Wellington Reaches 200 Kiwi In The Wild
Friday, 18 April 2025, 12:33 pm | RNZ
The kiwi translocation season is an "epic effort across the motu to look after our national symbol", a conservationist says. More >>
Convicted Killer Mark Lundy To Be Released From Jail
Friday, 18 April 2025, 12:19 pm | RNZ
The 66-year-old was twice convicted for the murder of his wife Christine and daughter Amber. More >>
Northland Civil Defence Leader: Govt Must 'Wave The Big Stick' Over Telcos’ Storm Failure
Friday, 18 April 2025, 12:08 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
Kelly Stratford's comments come as thousands of Northlanders are without mobile phones, broadband and or power due to ex Tropical Cyclone Tam. More >>
Northland Leaders Urge Ongoing Caution As Ex-Tropical Cyclone Sweeps Through Region
Friday, 18 April 2025, 12:04 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford said there had been widespread flooding in low lying areas. This was exacerbated by storm surge. More >>
Global Livestock Industry Exposed For Rampant Rainforest Destruction, Despite No-Deforestation Pledges
Friday, 18 April 2025, 10:18 am | Greenpeace
"Industrial livestock companies like JBS and Fonterra continue banking billions while their supply chains devastate vital ecosystems and drive climate breakdown," says Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Amanda Larsson. More >>
