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Gang Conflict Warrant in place in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police A Gang Conflict Warrant is now in place across Hawke’s Bay as Police respond to concerning incidents of gang violence. Inspector Dean Clifford says the warrant...
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More officers as Hawke’s Bay Police investigate gang-related incidents
Source: New Zealand Police Additional Police staff are being deployed throughout Hawke’s Bay after two serious gang-related incidents overnight. Hawke’s Bay Area Prevention Manager Inspector Caroline Martin says Police are...
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Major earthworks starting on SH2 north of Gisborne, expect delays
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction crews are powering through early works on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Te Karaka, laying the foundation for a major flood resilience upgrade designed...
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Increased Police presence following gang-related incident, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Police will have an increased presence around Christchurch in the coming days after an unsuccessful attempt to start a fire at a local gang pad. Flammable...
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Car fire: SH1, Grafton
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a car fire on State Highway 1 near Grafton. The incident was reported at 1.09pm and has occurred on southbound lanes...
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44 Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel recognised with international award
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The New South Wales State Emergency Service has announced that 44 Fire and Emergency New Zealand and 7 National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) personnel...
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Weather News – From northwest warmth to southwest chill – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thu 04 – Mon 08 September – West-northwest breezes and passing cloud for the final two days of Zespri AIMS games in TaurangaAuckland starts off wet...
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Climate – This year’s winter snow ‘abysmal’ for many – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Winter snowfall was well below average for much of the country, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. Several ski fields were forced to close this season due...
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Renewable Energy – NZ Homes Could Be Fully Solar-Powered by 2032 – Data
Source: Impact PR A surge in solar capacity has put New Zealand on track to generate enough solar energy to power every home in the country within the next seven...
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Contract awarded to deliver the Ōmanawa Bridge for SH29 Tauriko West Road of National Significance
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has now awarded a contract to deliver the first phase of the State Highway 29 (SH29) Tauriko West Road of National...
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Statement on FRB/asbestos
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 3 September 2025 On 30 June 2025, WorkSafe was notified of a potential health risk involving imported materials, which may contain asbestos, used in the production...
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Repairs to Tunnel Beach Walk underway
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 September 2025 Tunnel Beach Walk has been closed since October 2024 after a storm caused multiple large slips covering the track. Acting Operations Manager...
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Gang Conflict Warrant extended across Manawatū
Source: New Zealand Police A Gang Conflict Warrant has been extended to cover the entire Manawatū area, as Police broaden their focus on dangerous gang activity. It follows several firearms...
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NZ-AU: Definitive Feasibility Study Results and Reserves Upgrade Confirms Minim Martap as a Tier-One Bauxite Operation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HIGHLIGHTS Ore Reserves Estimate Upgrade 33% increase in DSO (Direct Shipping Ore) grade Ore Reserves at Minim Martap to...
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AFGHANISTAN EARTHQUAKE: Rescue teams racing to the site of a devastating earthquake with hundreds dead and thousands of children potentially impacted
Source: Save the Children Rescue teams are racing to Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan where a devastating earthquake has killed at least 600 people and injured more than 3,000 including many...
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Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge
Source: New Zealand Government The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James...
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Violent offending and drug supply targeted in Northland operation
Source: New Zealand Police An operation spanning the past fortnight has seen Northland Police targeting drug supply and violent offending involving gang members. Sixteen search warrants have been executed in...
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Two cars impounded, two men charged after anti-social road user incidents
Source: New Zealand Police Two Kinleith men have had their cars impounded and are facing criminal charges after two recent incidents involving sustained loss of traction. The first incident occurred...
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NZ Initiative’s simplistic approach would weaken public services – PSA
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has criticised a new report calling for a sweeping reduction in the number of government agencies, saying it takes a...
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Business closures now a daily news story – renewed calls for urgent local support
Source: Buy NZ Made Business closures are fast becoming a daily news story in New Zealand, with new data showing a sharp 26% rise in company liquidations across key industries. Buy...
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Computer says snow (and potential disruption for the south)
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Several more bouts of wintry weather are expected for the South Island this week, according to forecasts; raising the prospect of further highway closures and...
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Arrest made after shots fired towards Police, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after two instances of gunshots being fired towards Police in Palmerston North in the past 48 hours. In two separate incidents,...
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New Zealand and the Republic of Korea strengthen emergency management cooperation
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealand and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen international cooperation on emergency management says Director Civil Defence...
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Environment – Palm kernel imports skyrocketing as climate crisis worsens – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is revealing that new data provided by Stats NZ shows that palm kernel imports for the first six months of 2025 are higher than they have been at...
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Weather News – Meteorological spring has arrived – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 1st – Friday 5th August – Winter wrapped up with some of the harshest winds recorded in August. Southerly winds are ushering in cooler...
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Local News – Wellington metropolitan councils lodge Water Services Delivery Plan
Source: Porirua City Council Five councils – Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City, Wellington City and Greater Wellington – have today submitted a joint water services delivery plan to the...
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Two arrested following West Coast search warrants
Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been arrested after West Coast Police found three firearms, a cannabis grow room, drug paraphernalia and stolen property. As part of a pre-planned...