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Man critically injured in Birkenhead
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are responding to a serious assault in Birkenhead this afternoon. Just after 2pm, a man was located with injuries on Birkenhead Avenue by...
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Turnaround plan to get Kāinga Ora back on track
Source: New Zealand Government Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan will refocus the agency on its core mission of building and managing government-owned social housing in a financially sustainable way, Housing Minister...
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Housing investment will deliver 400 affordable homes for whānau Māori
Source: New Zealand Government Whānau across the country will benefit from greater access to affordable homes thanks to accelerating $200 million Government investment in Māori housing, says Associate Housing Minister...
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Man arrested after machete located in Waitangi
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Eagle-eyed patrols got more than they bargained for after spotting a wanted man, allegedly carrying a machete down the inside of his pants. Police...
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Fatal crash: Inglewood
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Inglewood this morning. The crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle was reported...
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Universities – Public lecture: Global famine after nuclear war – Vic
Source: Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka US climate scientist Professor Alan Robock will deliver a public lecture on 10 February 2025 about the environmental and human impacts...
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Police appeal for information in relation to missing person, Thomas Basire
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley Area Investigations Manager: Police are appealing for the publics assistance to identify an associate of...
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Otaika homicide: Man charged as Police seek sightings of vehicle of interest
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man has been charged with murder over a Maungatapere teenager’s death in Otaika last week. Several search warrants have been carried out over...
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We’ve heard you.
Source: ACT Party The Government has been getting it in both ears over new climate commitments it’s made under the Paris Agreement. James Shaw and Jacinda Ardern signed us up...
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Tara iti breeding season progressing well
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 February 2025 So far, 10 chicks have fledged in the wild meaning the tiny juvenile shorebirds have grown strong enough to fly and survive on...
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Motorists heading to Waitangi urged to drive with care
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Northland Police are calling on all motorists to prioritise safety ahead of Waitangi Day commemorations. In the lead up to Thursday 6 February, Police...
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Search for missing man, Cook Strait
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A search is ongoing for a man reported missing on a jetski yesterday. The man left the Tasman District yesterday morning set for Plimmerton,...
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Release: Still no commitment to build more public houses
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Despite being confronted every day with people in genuine need being stopped from accessing emergency housing – National still won’t commit to building more public...
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Government plan fails on growing public housing stock
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government is giving up on growing the country’s public housing stock, despite overwhelming evidence that we need more affordable houses to solve...
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Home consents up in Otago in 2024, down in all other regions – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: December 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up in Otago in 2024, down in all other regions – 4 February 2025 – There were 33,600 new homes consented in Aotearoa New...
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Local News – Porirua set to host another massive Waitangi Day event
Source: Porirua City Council You can expect another awesome Waitangi Day event in Porirua. Waitangi Day at Te Rauparaha Park on Thursday 6 February, runs from midday to 5pm and will...
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Local News – Elections 2025 – are you Porirua Proud?
Source: Porirua City Council It’s an election year, and we’re asking people in Porirua to show how much they care about their city. This year you’ll decide who represents you around...
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Local News – Have your say – three Porirua City consultations open for submission
Source: Porirua City Council Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 Porirua City Council is reviewing the way it manages freedom camping. Under the proposed bylaw, freedom camping on reserves would still be managed...
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Fire Safety – Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice. A restricted fire...
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Chipping away at North Auckland’s summer SH16 maintenance programme
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises road users to plan ahead for upcoming chipsealing work on State Highway 16 Kaukapakapa. Work will be carried...
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Upcoming road reconstruction east of Thomsons Creek Bridge, west of Omakau
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Five weeks of highway reconstruction gets underway near Thomsons Creek Bridge, west of Omakau, in Central Otago in a week’s time. NZ Transport Agency Waka...
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Marking World Cancer Day
Source: New Zealand Government World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer...
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Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly
Source: Auckland Council Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate...
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Pocket art guide updated with 10 new artworks showcasing toi Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council The vibrant cityscape of Tāmaki Makaurau has seen a rise in the presence of Māori design and art in its urban environment in recent years, a result...
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Discharging Labour’s redundant ram raid bill
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to discharge Labour’s redundant ram raid bill and instead focus on a more targeted response, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Minister for...
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Police seek witnesses to Topuni crash
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are seeking witnesses to the events leading up to a crash on State Highway 1 near Topuni. Waitematā Road Policing is investigating after...
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Pacific – Fiji to enjoy real estate growth in 2025 driven by foreign investment, infrastructure developments and Google’s data centre plans
Source: Raine & Horne Leading real estate firm Raine & Horne Fiji predicts growth of 2-4% growth for residential markets such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka in 2025. Highlights: The...