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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Thursday 16th January – MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no rain forecast for most. Cool temperatures continue in the east early in the week. However, warmer, humid air with rain may move onto the country … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula. Four crews are fighting the fire on the eastern and southern flanks and three helicopters are attacking the fire on the steep and inaccessible western flank. Incident … Read more
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. “We are very grateful to the local family for informing us of the find and caring for the exposed waka and recovered pieces. They have been instrumental in securing the site and in the ongoing monitoring … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up 4.8 percent in the month of November – 13 January 2025 – There were 3,100 new homes consented in New Zealand in November 2024, up 4.8 percent compared with November 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Of these, there were 1,402 stand-alone houses consented, down … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – Infinity Financial Advisory is pleased to announce the launch of the i-NITIATE® Client App 2.0, an upgraded platform designed to improve the wealth management experience for its clients. This new app provides easy access to your financial data, and insightful content – … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 13 January to 13 March 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Cat and Dog Import Health Standard (CATSDOGS.GEN). In 2021, we also asked for your feedback about changes to the standard. However, those proposed changes were not implemented … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri Airfield over the weekend. Items taken included drugs from the helicopter’s medical supply stores. Acting Area Investigations Manager Detective Sergeant Hayden Smale says this particular … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to New Zealand. Our staff at the border are increasingly vigilant after German authorities confirmed the country’s first outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in nearly 40 years on Friday in a herd of water buffalo on the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Locals and visitors may see slimy algae – usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer. This could be the cyanobacteria Okeania spp. that has occurred during the last two summers. Last summer large quantities of the algae washed up on shore … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now name the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 25, Orongo on 19 December. She was Marcia Diana Shattuck, aged 58. Ms Shattuck was a US citizen visiting New Zealand on a holiday. Police extend our sympathies to her family and loved ones. Enquiries … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A group of people who allegedly entered a Point Chevalier construction site and attempted to break into containers have been caught on camera. At about 11.15pm, Police were notified after an alarm was activated at the Parr Road North site. Senior Sergeant Alan Rowland, Auckland City West Area Response … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander Police can confirm that the two deceased in a crash on Butchers Road, Clarkville on 11 January were a 20-year-old male and a 17-year-old female. While investigations into the cause of the crash continue, initial indications suggest high speed was … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,” Mrs … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police across New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence at 1pm on Wednesday 15 January in honour of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was killed in Nelson in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The minute’s silence will mark 24 hours before … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty District following two burglaries involving fleeing drivers. At about 3:45am today Police responded to Tamamutu Street, Taupo, after a vehicle was used to gain entry to a store. The offenders then fled the scene in a second vehicle. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ka kohukohu te awa o Whanganui!Ka tau te kākahu taratara ki runga I te maunga o Whānau Ora!Ka tangi hotuhotu tō iwi Māori! The Labour Party is sad to learn of the death of Dame Tariana Turia. “Dame Tariana was a true leader, the very definition of a wāhine toa,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour expresses its shock and sadness at the death of widely respected Police Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. “My aroha and thoughts are with Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s family and Police colleagues, who have lost a precious person in their lives,” Labour’s Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. “I certainly want to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on Hopkins Road, Matamata, Thursday 2 January. He was 69-year-old John Michael Hickey, from New Plymouth. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ As New Zealanders continue to face the pressures of rising living costs, finding ways to save money is becoming increasingly important. With some small adjustments to your spending habits, though, you could easily save thousands in 2025. Here are five practical tips to help you keep more of your money where it … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Four crews of firefighters supported by three helicopters are back at the Black Jack vegetation fire on the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Shane Bromley said the air attack would focus on the western flank of the fire, which is on steep and inaccessible terrain. Ground … Read more
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Each year, over 20,000 fires threaten precious homes, businesses, our natural environment and lives across New Zealand. We have seen several large vegetation fires this summer already and they all require one thing – lots of water and brave people to put it there! Firefighting relies on timing, technical expertise, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 12 January 2025 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi State Highway 2 at Ohinepaka, south of Wairoa, has reopened under stop/go traffic management following an earlier crash. A crash earlier this afternoon closed both lanes of a stretch of SH2 in northern Hawke’s Bay between Ohinepaaka and Mohaka. … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Crews are now standing down for the evening at the Black Jack Road fire but helicopters will remain operating until 6.30pm. Crews will be back on site from 6am tomorrow and three helicopters will start work on the fire at 6.30am. Shane Bromley, Incident Controller, says the crews did a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a serious crash on Colyton Road, Bunnythorpe this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.55pm. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Colyton Road is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Colyton Road and Watershed Road intersection at around 2.55pm. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place while the road is closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died in a crash on State Highway 2 near Wairoa today. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 11.15am. Four other people in the car were injured and transported to hospital. One lane of the road (between Ohinepaka and Mohaka) has reopened and traffic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 2 near Wairoa is blocked following a serious crash. The single-vehicle crash happened several kilometres west of the town around 11:15am. There are several people and serious injury involved. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays, and to delay travel if possible. ENDS MIL OSI