Weather News – What weather is in store as we open the last doors...
Source: MetService
Covering period of Thu 14 – Mon 18 December – The end of the year is fast approaching, and here at MetService we’re getting...
Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Marlborough District
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.
A restricted...
Global News – Czech Republic Signs on for Libya Energy & Economic Summit
SOURCE: Energy Capital & Power
Václav Bartuška, Special Envoy for Energy Security at the Czech Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been confirmed to speak...
Arrest and seizure of firearm following search warrant, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Today, Christchurch Police executed a search warrant at the Tribesman property in Woolston, Christchurch.
This warrant followed a number of...
Bush clearance leads to DOC investigation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 December 2023
Senior Ranger Cameron Hunt says in July DOC staff became aware of several sections of cleared bush on the...
Police acknowledge IPCA’s parliament protest findings
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
To be attributed to Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming:
Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), in...
Bittern by the matuku-hūrepo bug | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
‘Boom-chains’ from hide-and-seek legends with stabby beaks – matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bittern have a vocabulary all of their own, finds DOC Communication and...
Arrest made in Operation Wentworth
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A joint operation involving Hawke’s Bay Police and Immigration New Zealand has resulted in the arrest of a 44-year...
COP28: WWF says ‘Earth is down but not out’ as countries agree to transition...
Source: World Wildlife Fund
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 13): In a significant moment for global climate action, countries at the COP28 UN climate summit...
First Responders – Te Rapa fire extinguished, stay inside warning lifted
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The large fire in Te Rapa, Hamilton, has been extinguished, with the stay inside warning for residents of Rototuna and...
Fruit & Vegetables the Largest Contributor to the Latest Food Price Fall
Source: United Fresh
AUCKLAND, Wednesday 13 December 2023: Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks...
Chief Ombudsman publishes extreme weather insights and observations report
Source: Office of the Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman says there is still work to do to make sure the country has a resilient and robust emergency...
