Truck driver charged after passing lane incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Commercial Vehicle Safety Team National Manager Inspector Scott Webb: A dangerous passing incident on the Kaimai Ranges last month has resulted in a truck driver being charged. The incident occurred on State Highway 29 on 7 January and was filmed on a dashcam. The footage shows a … Read more

Update: Serious crash in Parnell

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can advise the pedestrian critically injured in a serious crash in Parnell has died. The pedestrian was transported to Auckland City Hospital this afternoon, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Enquiries are ongoing into the crash. The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination. … Read more

Mining Issues – Greenpeace welcomes Northland mining pullout

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming the decision by an Australian mining giant to pull the plug on its plans to mine for minerals in a forest reserve in the Far North. Seabed mining campaigner Juressa Lee says: “The victory over mining company Mineralogy International demonstrates the collective power of resistance in iwi, local communities and environmental … Read more

Pump station now installed in Judges Bay wastewater upgrade

Source: Auckland Council With the new underground wastewater pump station now in place, Watercare is making significant progress towards lifting the long term Safeswim black pin status at Judges Bay. The installation of the pump station is a key achievement in Watercare’s $13.2 million Judges Bay wastewater upgrade, which also includes the installation of two … Read more

Police operation concludes in Waterview

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police operation in Waterview has now concluded and a man is in custody. Earlier this afternoon, Police had information that this man had arrived on Tutuki Street, at a property of a person known to him. He had made a number of concerning comments, before the occupant was … Read more

Update on Police operation in Waterview

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A Police operation in Waterview is continuing this afternoon. The area around Tutuki Street is currently cordoned off and contained. Police have been trying to engage with an occupant of an address on Tutuki Street. While the Police operation is still ongoing, there is currently no wider risk to … Read more

IMAX Soars to Highest Grossing Chinese New Year Ever with $53 Million

Source: Media Outreach IMAX Box Office in China’s Peak Moviegoing Period up +57% over Previous Best; Animated Blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” Leads the Way with $36 Million and Counting NEW YORK, US and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2025 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) shattered its box office record for Chinese … Read more

Road blocked, SH1, Tamahere

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One/Waikato Expressway is blocked following a single vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were alerted to the crash before the Tamahere Road off-ramp at around 4pm. There are no reports of injuries at this stage. The southbound lane is blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area … Read more

Public Works Act overhaul fails to protect Māori land

Source: Green Party The Government’s so-called overhaul of the Public Works Act will fail to prevent further injustices around the confiscation of Māori land. “Now is the time for this Government to be brave and ensure not one more acre of Māori land is stolen by the Crown,” says Green Party Māori Development spokesperson Hūhana … Read more

Govt’s lack of a plan shows in soaring unemployment stats

Source: Green Party The latest labour market figures confirm unemployment has risen to levels not seen since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. “This Government lacks a plan for creating jobs, its only plan is entrenching poverty for our poorest communities,” says the Green Party’s Social Development spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March. “Our country has the … Read more

New psychosocial risk infographics for high-risk sectors

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 5 February 2025 WorkSafe has developed infographics on psychosocial risks in the high-risk sectors of agriculture, construction, forestry, and manufacturing, as well as psychosocial risks that affect all New Zealand workers. Mental health is an important workplace health and safety issue. Businesses have a responsibility under the Health and Safety at … Read more

Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks

Source: Auckland Council We’re pretty lucky here in Tāmaki Makaurau, to have access to such epic scenery right in our own backyard. With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional parks have plenty on offer. They span bush, beach and farmland and can satisfy anyone from the picnic seekers and beach-goers to water sport junkies, … Read more

Media are invited to the 381 Glenn Dunbier ONZM Police recruit wing graduation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that recruit wing 381 will graduate from their initial training course on Friday morning 7 February.  Attending the ceremony will be Commissioner Richard Chambers and members of the Police executive, Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Police, Hon Casey Costello, Associate Minister for … Read more

Police appealing for information on stolen service medals, Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for information to reunite a number of service medals with their rightful owners after being stolen during a burglary in Waihi. The selection of medals were among a range of property taken from an address on Trig Road North between 6pm on Sunday 1 February and … Read more

Police operation in Waterview

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A Police operation is underway in an area of Waterview this afternoon. Police have cordoned off an area around Tutuki Street. There is an increased Police presence in the area to ensure the safety of the public. Police staff are armed as a precaution. Great North Road is still … Read more

Release: Māori and Pacific people hit hardest by lack of jobs

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The latest unemployment figures reveal that job losses are hitting Māori and Pacific people especially hard, with Māori unemployment reaching a staggering 9.7% for the December 2024 quarter and Pasifika unemployment reaching 10.5%. “The Government is continuing to take Māori backwards in every possible way,” Labour spokesperson for Māori Development … Read more

Serious crash: The Strand, Parnell

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of The Strand in Parnell is being closed following a serious crash. The crash involves a truck and pedestrian and was reported just after 2pm. The pedestrian is currently in a critical condition, and will be transported to hospital. Emergency services are at the scene and a … Read more

Government Cuts – Govt must re-employ science staff about to be axed from Callaghan Innovation – PSA

Source: PSA Some 75 highly skilled science staff at Callaghan Innovation are being left high and dry and without a job by the Government’s decision to axe funding for Callaghan Innovation in June it has been revealed today. The NZ Herald has reported that new Science Minister Shane Reti wrote to Callaghan Innovation last month saying funding will … Read more

Environment and Conservation – Endangered endemic birds flock to Makarora following proactive predator trapping

Source: Southern Lakes Sanctuary A collective predator control effort over the past 15 months has helped to lower rat and stoat numbers – a positive sign for native birds in the area. The collaborative efforts by conservation groups Southern Lakes Sanctuary, Department of Conservation, and Central Otago Lakes branch of Forest and Bird have curbed … Read more

Woman found injured in Christchurch park

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public. The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road about 9:20am today. She remains in a critical condition in hospital. A … Read more

Motorists urged to drive to the conditions on SH47

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 5 February 2025 11:59 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists travelling between Turangi and National Park on SH4 to drive to the conditions following a bitumen spillage. NZTA has received a number of reports today on SH47 of bitumen sticking … Read more

Reminder: Full night closures begin on Wellington State Highway 1 urban motorway next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Wellington drivers need to be ready for major maintenance works on Wellington’s urban motorway next week. Full night closures, north and southbound, are planned from Sunday 9 February to Thursday 13 February, between 9pm and 4:30am. The works are weather-dependent, so closures may be delayed into the following week if … Read more

Teaching Council elections 2025

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) Elections for the Teaching Council are now open. Seven of the 13 Governing Council members are elected by the profession during elections held every three years. Election voting opens on Wednesday 5 February 2025. PPTA Te Wehengarua encourages members to vote in these elections and we support members stepping … Read more

Fairer compensation and safeguards for Māori landowners

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beginning its overhaul of the Public Works Act by addressing inequities faced by Māori landowners, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Sweeping reforms are coming to modernise this nearly 50-year-old legislation, and we are starting by acknowledging injustices of the past – and taking concrete steps to prevent … Read more

Waitangi Treaty Grounds address

Source: ACT Party Government Powhiri AddressDavid Seymour, Leader ACT New ZealandWednesday 5th February, 2025 E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e rau Rangatira Two years ago here, I set out my party’s three goals for the Treaty. Tuatahi, ki a maimoatia te reo me te ahurea Māori (one, to cherish the Māori language and culture). … Read more

Release: Unemployment soars as Government fails Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The latest unemployment figures reveal that job losses are hitting Kiwis hard, with unemployment reaching 5.1%—a four-year high. “This is what happens when the Government chooses to slash funding for frontline services, cut public sector jobs, and undermine economic stability,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. “Christopher Luxon’s coalition of … Read more

Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 0.7 percent in the September 2024 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): September 2024 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 0.7 percent in the September 2024 quarter – 5 February 2025 – Seasonally adjusted industry and household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased 0.7 percent (136 kilotonnes) in the September 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The decrease in … Read more