Explainer: Seven ways the coronavirus affects human rights
Source: Amnesty International NZ
The outbreak of the coronavirus (2019-nCov) that started in the Chinese city of Wuhan (Hubei province) in late 2019 has been declared a...
First Responders – Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Nigel Dravitzki says...
Next level results for game development industry
Source: New Zealand Government
A new survey has found New Zealand’s game development sector has grown beyond expectations and is on track to becoming a...
Mr G’s final ‘HOME’ artwork “Kotahitanga” embodies the essence of Waitangi Day
Source: University of Waikato
This year, Waitangi Day holds special significance for Tauranga street artist Graham Hoete, better known as Mr G.
He’s spent most of...
U.S. Land Mine Policy Change Endangers Children
Source: Save The Children
ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children, and the Terre des hommes Foundation are deeply troubled by the decision of the...
STATEMENT ON US LANDMINES POLICY REVERSAL
Source: Save The Children
As an organization that was founded to address the plight of children affected by conflict in the aftermath of World War...
Road blocked, Lower Kaimai, Western Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai, is blocked following a crash involving a car and a truck.
Police were alerted around 6.15am.
One person...
Novel coronavirus update – 6th February 2020
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is hosting a kōrero for the Whangaparāoa community to talk about novel coronavirus and how...
SH 3, Mokau reopens
Source: New Zealand Police
Both lanes on SH3 Mokau have reopened following the fatal crash this morning.
Motorists are advised that while both lanes are open...
UPDATE: Serious crash – Old Farm Road, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police
Waikato Police can confirm one person has died following a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Farm Road and...
UPDAE: Crash, Te Puke
Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a serious crash in Te Puke earlier today.
A single vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of...
SH 3, Mokau, reopens to one lane
Source: New Zealand Police
SH 3, Mokau, reopens to one lane
One lane has reopened with traffic management in place following this morning’s fatal crash on...