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Source: Auckland Council The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries! Meal planning is one of the most effective ways to cut down on food waste and 80 per cent of us say we plan meals in advance. But judging by the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Marlborough drivers are being asked to take extra care on the region’s roads with the annual grape harvest underway. Harvest season sees an increase in heavy machinery moving between vineyards from now until mid-April, with activity peaking in the middle of March. Drivers can expect to see harvesters and an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Update 1:45pm: The northbound lane is now open, and State Highway 2 is now OPEN in both directions. NZTA/Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance thank drivers for their patience and cooperation while emergency services and contractors responded to the crash. Update 1.10pm: The highway’s northbound lane has reopened. However, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is going for growth by unlocking additional exports and creating jobs in the aquaculture industry Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Minister for Agriculture, and Trade and Investment Todd McClay announced today. The two ministers have confirmed support for salmon farming which is estimated to create an additional … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council says today’s reports into Wellington Water Limited’s operations reinforce the urgent need for change in water service delivery in the region. A series of reports were released today, with a particular focus on costs, and the value for money of the services delivered by the council-controlled organisation. Porirua City … Read more
Source: ProCare This summer, health didn’t have to go on hold for hundreds of patients, thanks to funding from ProCare to provide subsidised virtual GP appointments via CareHQ. This funding ensured that patients within the ProCare Network could access the care they needed, even as general practices and their hardworking staff took a well-deserved break … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 03 March 2025 HealthPost Nature Trust will carry out restoration work in the Triangle Flat area of the farm park. They aim to build a 3 km-long low predator fence across the base of the spit to provide a line of defence against reinvading introduced predators. The farm and crossing road … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Napier Sailing Club’s junior sailors have once again demonstrated their strength on the national stage with an outstanding performance at the New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Association Ranking Selection Regatta. Eight sailors from Napier’s Optimist program competed against the country’s best, with standout results from Jake Dickey (2nd place) and Blake … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised of heavy delays following a multi-vehicle crash on the North-Western Motorway this morning. The crash, reported to Police just after 6.30am, has blocked one citybound lane near the St Lukes off-ramp. It appears five vehicles, including one towing a boat, have crashed in the far … Read more
Source: Brainchild PR for RealEstate.co.nz New Zealand Property Report February 2025 National stock levels climb to over 35,000, the highest since 201511,000 new listings hit the market, below usual expectationsAverage asking prices cool as sellers flex to meet buyers The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows a continued rise in the number of properties available for … Read more
Source: PSA Chilling evidence of the Govt’s broken promise – 81% say cuts have damaged health services – 86% say cuts will make it harder for people to get healthcare – 72% agree health is underfunded The PSA’s survey of nearly 1300 health workers lays out in stark detail how the Government’s promise that its cuts would not impact … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening. The size of the fire remains 91 hectares with a 5.8km perimeter. “After an extensive firefighting effort over the last 5 days, the Waipoua River fire is now contained and … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “New research out of Auckland’s University of Technology illustrates that New Zealand children who participate in arts, culture and recreation activities experience better wellbeing,” says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Deputy Secretary Policy, Performance & Insights, Emily Fabling. On Children’s Day (Sunday 2 March 2025), the Arts, Culture … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers: A man taken into police custody at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon has died. The man was one of two people taken into custody at Ōrere Point after earlier fleeing from Police in Papakura at 2.15pm. Taser, OC spray and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at Ōrere Point in Auckland this afternoon, following a fleeing driver incident. A police officer initially saw the car – which was being sought as part of an ongoing investigation – in Great South Road, Papakura at 2.15pm today. The driver failed to stop for police and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A truck has broken down on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Kennedy Road and the Meeanee Road overbridge. The southern lane is completely blocked and there is significant traffic in the area. Towing is being arranged for the truck and could take up to an hour. Motorists heading south … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have today been notified of several possible sightings of Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his car was located burnt out at a farm on Tolley Road in Ngaroma on 18 January. The sightings reported today … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross: Police are making enquiries after a man was found with critical injuries at a Cloverlea address yesterday. He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. A scene guard is in place at the address, and a scene examination … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new training base to open in Auckland is another example of what can be achieved with a Government that is backing Police, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello says. “Opening up training in our largest city provides Police with the opportunity to attract, train and get quality new officers from our … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police will open training for new recruits in Auckland this year as growing numbers of people pursue careers on the frontline. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is making the announcement ahead of running in the Auckland Round the Bays event this morning. Commissioner Chambers says making training available … Read more
Source: Authority PR Best friends and skaters, Ben Lewis and Jed Scott-Stafford, are embarking on an extraordinary challenge—skateboarding from Bluff to Cape Reinga to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Having faced their own battles and lost loved ones to mental health struggles, Ben and Jed know first-hand the silent suffering many young … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kua tū te haka a Tāne Rore me ngā mahi a Hine Rēhia!The pinnacle of Māori performing arts was on full display at Te Matatini today – big congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue for earning the top honour, Māori Development Tama Potaka says.“They were one of those groups … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike at the intersection of Birch Hill Road and Yaxley’s Road, Loburn, Waimakariri District. Emergency services responded around 1pm. One person was located in a critical condition but was unable to be resuscitated, and sadly died at the scene. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A member of the public has been critically injured after a driver fleeing police crashed head-on into their car near Pōkeno this afternoon. The crash occurred on State Highway 2 at 3pm, when the fleeing driver attempted to avoid road spikes that had been laid across the road and … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, 1 March 2025 – Seventy-one years since the most powerful nuclear weapons tests ever conducted were unleashed across the Marshall Islands by the United States, Greenpeace is calling for the US government to comply with Marshallese demands for recognition and nuclear justice. On 1 March 1954, the Castle Bravo … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police searching for missing man Geoffrey Kelly in Hikumutu are appealing for CCTV from the area. Geoffrey’s car was found empty on Friday 21 February on the side of Makomiko Road, and he has not been seen since. Investigators would like to hear from anyone on Makomiko Road or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Birch Hill Road and Yaxleys Road, Loburn, Waimakariri. Initial reports suggest one person is injured. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. ENDS … Read more