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· February 8, 2026
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council During a flood we: Have dedicated knowledgeable staff who actively manage the flood defence systems (such as stop banks and floodgates), make field observations and...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Preliminary assessment Initial assessments undertaken on Monday show the vessel has sustained more significant damage than originally anticipated. It is likely that the full amount...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “These are the most consequential reforms that New Zealand has faced for quite some time and there is a lot at stake” Chair Swiggs said....
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre. This is...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is proud to be a founding partner of the newly launched Tāmaki Taiao Alliance, a bold new collaboration designed to accelerate nature regeneration at scale...
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· February 8, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice. Since early Wednesday...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police One man has been arrested after allegedly ramming the stolen vehicle he was driving into a Police unit. Auckland Central Police responded to information just before...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 January 2026 MetService has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to the weather system moving down the northern half of...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the RNZ liveblog above for the latest updates. A heavy rain warning for Northland and Coromandel Peninsula has now been upgraded to red, with hundreds...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three teenagers who allegedly stole items from a Hobby Lords store in Newmarket, as caught on CCTV. Hobby Lords / supplied Three teenage boys have been...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be outside the National Party caucus retreat this morning from 10am (Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Ōtautahi/Christchurch) to hold the party...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins (Labour) and Chris Bishop (National). RNZ / Marika Khabazi / Reece Baker Chris Hipkins has accused the prime minister of starting this election year...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Southland is set for a major economic boost, with the Government committing a $3.1 million loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to kickstart an industrial...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The spat burst out into the open after Brooklyn Beckham, 26, accused his parents of being “controlling” and placing “countless lies” in the media to preserve...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Adrian Rurawhe RNZ / Angus Dreaver Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe has announced he will retire from politics next month. The former Speaker has been in parliament...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An aurora seen from Hoon Hay, Christchurch. Rebecca Bull / RNZ Rays from the biggest solar storm of the last couple of decades hit the Earth...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite Parents believe poor care by staff and provider led to son’s death They say he should never have been placed in NZCL...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Riley ‘Sharkman’ Elliott swimming with a mako shark. Amber Jones Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers are not immune to the risk of shark encounters when taking a...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People harvesting sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among some of the...
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· January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People harvesting sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among some of the...