Hotspot Watch 11 March 2022
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
Release: Willis’ resignation call means only one thing – $2 billion more cuts
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
Massive cuts to public service are on the cards as Nicola Willis has promised to resign if she doesn’t deliver...
Further support for upper North Island regions hit by significant weather
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is unlocking an additional $700,000 in support for regions that have been badly hit by the recent flooding and...
New Mangahauini Track on SH35 to reconnect cyclone-affected communities in Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Government
A number of cyclone affected communities in Tairāwhiti have been reconnected following the opening of a temporary bypass on Stage Highway...
Have you seen Jan?
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are appealing for any sightings of Jan, who has been reported missing yesterday.
The 66-year-old was last seen on...
Drivers urged to plan ahead for Saddle Road closures next week
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to plan ahead with the Saddle Road to be closed to all westbound traffic (Woodville...
NZ Defence – FIJIAN EXERCISE THROWS YOUNG NZ ARMY LEADERS INTO HEAT OF BATTLE
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: New Zealand Defence Force
In the 30-degree heat of Fijian jungle, with mosquitos buzzing, a group of New Zealand soldiers are learning...
Update – crash, Lewis Pass
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Lewis Pass Road (SH7) has reopened after a single-vehicle crash earlier.
Initial reports suggested two people had been injured, however...
Privacy in the news (25 September – 1 October 2020)
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog
Welcome to our latest round-up of privacy news stories for the week.
Police commit to new rules after unauthorised...
Where’s your Mauri Tau?
Source: University of Waikato
A lack of resources and a longing for whānau connection were the impetus behind a new book, Kei whea a Mauri...
Global digital health market to reach $US480.1 billion by 2027
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Otautahi – The global digital health market is set to reach $US480.1 billion by 2027, largely due to the fast growing usage of...
Two thirds of tested rural bore water above cancer risk limit for nitrate
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Greenpeace
March 17, 2022 – Greenpeace Aotearoa is today releasing preliminary figures of its groundbreaking mail-in nitrate water testing showing that two thirds...