OSI archive

Transport

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Matt Gibb on why nerves are essential to live TV

· February 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Gibb has been on New Zealand TV screens for more than 20 years, debuting on the children’s television show Squirt as a teen and currently...

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Replacement of century-old Canterbury bridges begins

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The replacement of two century-old South Canterbury bridges will provide safer and more reliable travel on an important inland route, Associate Transport and South Island Minister...

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Breakthrough in SH2 Waioweka Gorge

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government After three weeks of intensive work, SH2 through Waioweka Gorge will re-open to the public tomorrow Monday 9 February for single-lane controlled access, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says....

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Road blocked, State Highway 2, Kaitoke

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road, is blocked in both directions after a crash. Police were notified of the three-vehicle crash about 4pm....

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DOC calls to report entangled whale

· February 8, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 February 2026 DOC staff searched for the whale – most likely a humpback – to disentangle it but have not yet found it. It...

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Lanes blocked, Northern motorway

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā The Northern motorway, near Moir Hill Road, is blocked due to a vehicle being on fire. One northbound lane remains open as emergency services...

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One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure...

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RIF funding supports 100 new homes in Kaikohe

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister...

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Five apprehended following burglary in Upper Hutt

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following a burglary at a commercial premises in Upper Hutt overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade...

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Ministers welcome settlement for psychologists

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand,...

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Lanes blocked, Southern Motorway, Auckland

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The Southern motorway is down to one lane following a four-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 4.05pm. One vehicle has flipped...