Weather News – Layer Up for the Weekend – MetService
Source: MetService
Covering period of Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 March With a forecast of rain, southerly winds, and snow for this weekend, the advice from...
Release: Labour sets sights on 2026
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
This year is about getting real with Kiwis and discussing the tough issues, as the National Government exacerbates inequality and...
SH1 delays at Rangiriri – use alternative routes
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Road users travelling through north Waikato this weekend may want to take an alternative route to avoid possible congestion at...
Two vehicles impounded after anti-social driving in Puketapu, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Hawke’s Bay Police have impounded two vehicles after reports of anti-social driving behaviours across Puketapu, Hastings.
On Friday 1 March,...
Politics – Federated Farmers says Another unworkable farming rule bites the dust
Source: Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers says the suspension of Significant Natural Areas (SNA) rules are a positive step forward for both farmers and New Zealand’s biodiversity.
“These...
Police launch homicide investigation following unexplained death in Gulf Harbour, appeal to public for...
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of human remains in water off Gulf Harbour on Tuesday...
Australia – CommBank data shows electric vehicle adoption up 37 per cent in the...
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
CommBank launches electric vehicle cost comparison calculator as its EV car loan customer base grows significantly.
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is...
Reserve Bank – A proportionality framework allows for diversity while promoting financial stability
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has published the first legislative document setting out how...
Local News – Striking new artwork coming to Wainuiomata
Source: Hutt City Council
Wainuiomata has a stunning new artwork to look forward to with work beginning soon on the pikitia pakitara (mural) for the basketball...
Culture – ‘Everybody loves arts, culture and heritage’ finds latest Cultural Participation Survey
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The latest Cultural Participation Survey, conducted by Verian for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, has revealed that 97%...
Fire Safety – Parts of Canterbury move to a restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Canterbury plains and coastal fire zones will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 0800 hours...
Business – SORTED UNVEILS ENHANCED BUDGET PLANNER TOOL AND REVAMPED WEBSITE
Source: Sorted
Government-backed personal finance website sorted.org.nz has launched a new budget planner tool along with a refreshed website to help New Zealanders achieve their...
