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Delays following serious crash, Hillsborough
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of delays following a serious crash in Hillsborough this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and...
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Corrected date: Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Opioid detections in New Zealand workplaces rise 35% Year-on-Year
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q1 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 21 April 2026 – The Drug Detection...
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Universities – Tech founders back next generation of entrepreneurs – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A $30,000 gift from two former students will support innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland. Thanks to two former students, a new...
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Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead on...
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Health – GenPro welcomes final approval of new primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the final approval from Te Whatu Ora to establish thePHO, marking a major step forward for a...
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Seventh Fast-track housing development approved
Source: New Zealand Government The Ashbourne project in Waikato, which will enable the development of 518 new homes and two solar farms, has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? ...
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Find three, get another one free
Source: New Zealand Police A trio of supermarket shoplifters were arrested in Takapuna yesterday, bagging an unrelated thief at the same time. At around 4.50pm, Waitematā Police received a report...
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Pukunui population up 52 percent thanks to feral cat control
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 April 2026 The annual flock count at beaches in Murihiku/Southland last week revealed the pukunui population has grown from 105 in April last year...
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Soaring power prices show urgent need for electrification
Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s inflation figures show power prices are once again a key driver of the cost-of-living crisis, and reinforce calls for a National Electrification...
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Second EIT degree brings valedictorian honour for Hawke’s Bay woman
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 minute ago Candice D’Acre (Ngāti Porou) will graduate from EIT Hawke’s Bay for the second time – this time as valedictorian. She will join...
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Early start at accounting firm caps EIT Hawke’s Bay valedictorian’s journey
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago Dylan Simonsen (Rongomaiwahine) will graduate as one of two EIT Hawke’s Bay valedictorians tomorrow, having already started his career with a leading...
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University Research – Genetic testing solves mystery of teenagers’ sudden deaths – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The discovery of a genetic cause for young people’s sudden cardiac deaths discovery will bring relief to the families and clinicians who will have information...
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Amnesty International: State of the World’s Human Rights – Annual Report
Source: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 21 April 2026 – Amnesty International calls on states to stop predatory, anti-rights order from taking hold in pivotal moment for humanity Predatory attacks on multilateralism, international...
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Police search for missing Motueka man
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police continue to search for 52-year-old Nathan Green, who was reported missing from Motueka, last week. On Monday 13 April, Nathan left his home address...
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Police nab alleged fuel thief in Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Invercargill Police have arrested a local man after 855 litres of petrol was stolen from a contractor’s yard over the last month. “Police have been investigating...
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Turn up the volume this music month with ‘Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau’
Source: Auckland Council Auckland is about to find its rhythm like never before. Launching this May as part of NZ Music Month, Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is a vibrant new...
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Consumer Research – Shocking variation in recent power price increases
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ analysis of the April 1 electricity price rises shows large differences around the country, and those getting hit the hardest can least afford it. “The...
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Govt Cuts – Transport regulation jobs at risk as Govt funding cuts bite – PSA
Source: PSA More than 250 workers at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi face an uncertain future as the Government’s relentless squeeze on spending forces yet another major restructure. Staff in Waka...
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Snapped: Burglar busted on camera
Source: New Zealand Police A man caught rummaging through a Whangārei construction yard will face court today. Just before 11pm on Monday, security monitoring the yard off Okara Drive contacted...
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NZ Chinese Language Week – Celebrating UN Chinese language day in NZCLW buildup
Source: New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust Today’s celebration of Chinese Language Day is a good time to remind people that New Zealand Chinese Language Week is early this year....
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Save the Children – More than 2.7 million children aged under five in Pakistan face acute malnutrition
Source: Save the Children Over 2.7 million children aged under five in Pakistan are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition before September, as areas of the country still struggle to recover...
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Tax Reform – IRD recognises the problems but is short on solutions – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 20 April 2026 – Inland Revenue’s Long Term Insights Briefing on the future of New Zealand’s tax system has been welcomed as recognising the need for more...
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Five retailers facing prosecution for selling nangs
Source: New Zealand Police Retailers across Police’s Central District are facing prosecution for illegally selling nitrous oxide for recreational use, following operations by Police in New Plymouth, Hāwera, Whanganui, Palmerston...
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Immediate fuel relief for school communities
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is rolling out immediate targeted support to help small, rural and isolated schools manage fuel cost pressures, keep classrooms warm, and ensure students remain...
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Two arrested following attempted aggravated robbery, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gerard Peoples: Two young people have been arrested after an attempted aggravated robbery in Sockburn, Christchurch, last night. At around 9.40pm, Police...