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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) The homicide investigation in Onerahi is continuing today, as investigators piece together the events leading to yesterday’s tragic incident. Yesterday at about 11.10am, Police received a report of gunshots heard and a person injured at Beach Road Reserve. Upon arrival, a woman was located deceased at the scene and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone. Today I’d like to talk to you about progress the Government has made on our Going for Housing Growth agenda. I’m also excited to announce policy decisions that will improve infrastructure funding and financing to get more houses built. Thank you to Local Government New Zealand for hosting … Read more
Source: Samsung A 0% interest-free payment plan, for up-to five years, including continuous product efficiency and cleanliness routine AUCKLAND, NZ – February 28, 2025 – Samsung is excited to announce the launch of Premium Care Service, a new offering available when you purchase any one of 10 Samsung laundry and fridge products. Financing for this … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New and improved infrastructure funding and financing tools will help get more houses built and address New Zealand’s housing crisis, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fixing New Zealand’s housing crisis will help lift economic growth, boost productivity and lift our living standards. “The Government’s Going … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHEIN’s Stars Aligned, a unique and fashion-forward dating show, brought viewers on an unforgettable journey of romance, self-discovery, and playful connections. The live-streamed event, which aired on SHEIN’s Instagram and TikTok channels on February 3rd, delivered a mix of heartwarming moments and unexpected twists that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland Minister Simeon Brown has today welcomed Auckland Transport’s confirmation of speed limit changes on local streets and key arterial roads in Auckland, which will enable Aucklanders to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely. “Auckland Transport has now confirmed the local roads where Labour’s blanket speed limit … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 28 February 2025 Welcome to the sixth WorkSafe High Hazards newsletter where we’re covering: Update from the Chief Inspector Industry alerts – floating roof tank corrosion, critical fastener material selection What we’re seeing – RPE failures, machine guarding failures Lock out/tag out system safety minute Forklifts in hazardous areas Flixborough – … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Infrastructure Simon Court has today announced decisions to reform the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act (IFFA) to help growth pay for growth in a way that is more responsive to demand.“The IFFA’s primary focus is to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure for housing in a responsive way. Providing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Paula Enoka Two people have been arrested and charged following a search warrant at a local Queenstown address on Wednesday 26 February. The warrant was executed in relation to two assaults in Jardine Park on Sunday 23 and Tuesday 25 February. In both assaults, the victims … Read more
Source: Property Council New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand – Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement regarding the overhaul of development contribution fees, a move it believes will pave the way for more commercial viability and the construction of much-needed homes across the country. Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand, expressed … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight. Three helicopters, four heavy machinery, 50 ground crew and 15 Incident Management Team personnel are back at work this morning keeping on top of the fire and working to achieve full containment. Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says it is … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Did you know that spending time outside can help to reduce stress and put you in a better mood? Luckily for Porirua residents, there are more than 180 parks and reserves dotted across the city, offering green spaces and a chance to get back to nature. While the benefits of exercising or … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant James Haigh, Canterbury CIB Police have today arrested a male youth in relation to a serious assault at the Richmond Village Green on Stanmore Road on 4 February. The male, aged 16, will appear in the Christchurch Youth Court today charged with wounding with intent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 7 March 2025. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday. Daily updated closure information(external link) Unless otherwise stated, closures start … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling northbound on State Highway 1 between the Terrace Tunnel and Tawa need to ready for nighttime resurfacing works next week. Night works are planned on the Wellington Urban Motorway, and also at Tawa. On Monday and Tuesday nights (3 and 4 March), between 9 pm and 4:30 am, road … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New traffic lights at South Auckland’s Bombay Interchange and the adjacent BP Bombay service centre exit were brought into operation for the first time last night. The new traffic lights at Bombay Interchange in operation last night, looking west along Mill Road. New traffic lights at South Auckland’s Bombay Interchange … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to review the legal aid system in order to prioritise victims and their access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We’ve heard from the judiciary, lawyers, and others that changes are needed to address difficulties facing legal aid providers and the people who need assistance. “The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Patient bed capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital will be increased as a result of $28.3 million in funding, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Improving health infrastructure is a priority for the Government to ensure New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.“Acute services at Hawke’s Bay Hospital are currently under pressure due … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: January 2025 – 28 February 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the January 2025 month (compared with the December 2024 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (7,948 jobs) to 2.36 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The world’s largest annual mining conference will provide a platform to showcase to the international community the progress the Coalition Government is making to get the sector to work, Resources Minister Shane Jones says Mr Jones is travelling tomorrow to the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Nuhaka Opoutama Road, Wairoa this morning. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash, near Wai Station Road, at around 8:50am. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Nuhaka Opoutama Road is currently closed, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Seamus Doyle Hutt Valley Police are seeking witnesses to a fire on Sladden Street, Naenae in the early hours of Tuesday 25 February. Shortly after 3am, an occupant of the address woke to see the front porch of the house was on fire. Thankfully, they … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector David De Lange of Eastern District Police: Police acknowledge the guilty pleas entered today by Jimmy Heremaia, 32, the man charged with the murder of Ariki Rigby in 2022. Heremaia pleaded guilty to charges of murder and arson. We acknowledge Ariki’s whanau, who have … Read more
Source: ASHTON WHEELANS A leading South Island accounting firm has strengthened its presence on the West Coast with the recruitment of Greymouth local Kimberley Costelloe as associate. A chartered accountant with more than 19 years’ industry experience, Kimberley recently joined Ashton Wheelans, which has offices in Greymouth, Christchurch, Rangiora and Wānaka. She has worked alongside … Read more
Source: Save the Children New Zealand’s online safety organisation Netsafe and child rights organisation Save the Children have teamed up to bring children’s voices to the internet safety conversation. Launching ahead of Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki, New Zealand Children’s Day on Sunday (2 March), children are being asked to share their experiences of using the … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of NZ One in two New Zealanders believe the Government should invest more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, according to a new survey. Commissioned by the Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ), the survey found 49% of respondents believe the Government should invest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of Bairds Road in Ōtara has been closed following a serious crash. The crash was reported at 7.28am and involves a motorcycle and vehicle. The motorcyclist is currently in a critical condition. Police have cordoned a section of Bairds Road, near Wymondley Road, so the Serious Crash … Read more