Road blocked, SH2, Upper Hutt

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound lane of River Road (SH2) near Gibbons Street, Upper Hutt. The crash was reported around 6pm. No serious injuries have been reported. The northbound lane is blocked with partial blocking in the southbound lane, motorists are advised to take … Read more

Politics – Countering Foreign Interference bill a dramatic attack on free speech and rights

Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: 5 January 2025 – “The proposed Countering Foreign Interference bill includes wording that would seriously criminalise legitimate protest and limit rights to freedom of speech,” said Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington. “The bill contains new criminal offences. The old saying that the ‘devil is in the detail’ is certainly true … Read more

Incident involving injured baby, Dargaville

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB: Police are currently investigating an incident involving an injured five-month-old baby. On Saturday 28 December the baby was presented at Dargaville Hospital with serious head injuries. The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship Hospital … Read more

Range of resurfacing road maintenance for SH1 Bulls starts next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that crews will be working from next week to resurface a small stretch of State Highway 1 at the intersection of SH1/3 in Bulls. The overnight work will begin on Tuesday 7 January and is expected to be complete on Wednesday 22 January. Crews will be working on … Read more

Long delays on SH2 Te Puna due to fire

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 6 January 2025 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Due to a large scrub fire near the Te Puna Stream Bridge, State Highway 2 (SH2) is reduced to ONE LANE which is causing significant delays. Emergency services are on the scene and NZ Police is providing traffic control. … Read more

Ngāruawāhia homicide: Police following good lines of enquiry, appeal for information

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Police conducting a homicide investigation into the death of Turipapa Tukere in Ngāruawāhia are following good lines of enquiry, but are still seeking information from the public. At around 1.30pm on Friday 27 December, Police were alerted to a number of people … Read more

Confirmation of fatality, Gore

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm that a three-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway at a residential address in Gore at around 6:30pm on 1 January. The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later. Our thoughts are with the child’s family at this sad … Read more

Maybank’s Insurance Arm, Etiqa Insurance, Pioneers the Return of Takaful Offerings in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach New Shariah-compliant investment-linked product addresses the needs of customers looking for values-based insurance solutions; further strengthening the Group’s Islamic Wealth Management offerings SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Maybank’s insurance arm, Etiqa Insurance Singapore (Etiqa), today jointly announced the launch of Invest future, Singapore’s first Takaful offering in … Read more

J.Lashes Celebrates 11 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Commitment to Lash Health

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – J.Lashes, an established name in eyelash care, will celebrate its 11th anniversary on 9 January 2025. Founded in 2013 as a home-based studio, the company has grown into a key player in the eyelash extension industry, with a focus on maintaining lash … Read more

Emergency services responding to Whakamārama fire, roads blocked

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are asking members of the public to delay travel between Tauranga and Katikati as they respond to a scrub fire reported in the Whakamārama area near Te Puna Stream. Initial reports were received around 1:50pm. State Highway 2 and some nearby roads are blocked. Motorists are advised … Read more

Weather News – Cool southerlies, but summer isn’t gone yet – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 6 – Thursday 9 January – The cool temperatures that have characterised January so far are set to continue, with MetService forecasting southerly winds prevailing for much of the week. Alongside cooler temperatures for the eastern and southern regions of both main islands, rain and showers will feature during … Read more

Remembrance – “She bled for our people” – nurses pay tribute to Dame Tariana Turia

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) joins te ao Māori to mourn the loss of Dame Tariana Turia – a former Associate Minister of Health and Whānau Ora Minister. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says like nurses throughout Aotearoa, Dame Turia was passionate about achieving better health … Read more

HKVAX and Victory Securities Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Virtual Asset Services in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX), a virtual asset trading platform licensed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and Victory Securities (8540.HK), a licensed financial services provider, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to … Read more

Draft Animal Products Notice: Dairy Preparedness and Response: Foot and Mouth Disease Incursion (Regulated Control Scheme)

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on a proposed Animal Products Notice: Dairy Preparedness and Response: Foot and Mouth Disease Incursion (Regulated Control Scheme). The purpose of the Notice is to enable a regulated control scheme for dairy processors for export, so that processors … Read more

State Highway 2 road rebuild Te Puna

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 2 (SH2) near Snodgrass Road in Te Puna will be looking fresh by the end of February 2025 after 6 weeks of road rebuilding is completed. Work gets underway on Sunday 12 January carrying out an asphalt road rebuild. Crews will be working overnight daily between 8pm and … Read more

SH56 maintenance work at Opiki starting next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder State Highway 56 through Opiki will be closing during daytime hours for 2 months from next week for a raft of maintenance. Crews will be onsite between Tuesday 7 January and Friday 7 March each weekday* between 6am and 6pm. During this work, crews will be carrying out … Read more

Work to rebuild SH2 north of Waipawa begins soon

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A reminder that maintenance work will begin soon on a stretch of State Highway 2 just north of Waipawa. The road rebuild will be carried out in stages from 13 January to the end of March. Crews will focus on a 500 metre stretch of SH2, between Tamumu Road and … Read more

Drive to the conditions into 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency It may be wet under foot in the coming days but don’t let that dampen your holiday road trips. Drive to the conditions and if they change, reduce your speed. A reminder that the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Holiday Journey Planner remains up to date and easy to access … Read more

Forecast strong winds for Auckland Harbour Bridge traffic tomorrow

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With strong winds forecast for the city, Auckland drivers are urged to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow (Friday, 27 December). A wind alert has been issued for tomorrow, between midday and 8 pm. Wind gusts of 90 – 95 km/h are forecast. To ensure safety, speed … Read more

‘Tis the season for bad weather holiday driving

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers hitting the road today and tomorrow are urged to check road and weather conditions before they travel. The Metservice has issued a series of weather warnings around the country. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for this afternoon and evening, covering the Canterbury High Country, North Otago, Central … Read more

State Highway 2 Manor Park – southbound lanes closed due to crash (SH2 now OPEN in both directions)

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 25 December 2024 12:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Update 12:20 pm. The crash site has been cleared and the southbound lanes have reopened. State Highway 2 is now open to traffic in both directions. Drivers can expect some delays while queued traffic clears. 11:10 am: Drivers heading … Read more

Homicide investigation, Manukau

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to a Police spokesperson: Counties Manukau Police are investigating the death of a young child overnight. A man arrived at the Manukau Police Station about 1am on Monday 6 January, where he spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle. The … Read more

Fatal crash, Mokoia

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now advise one person has died after a crash on State Highway 3, Mokoia. The two-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services at 5:15pm. Five other people were injured, two seriously, and three moderately. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination. … Read more

State Highway 3, Mokoia closed

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 3 is closed near Mokoia Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:15pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, at Gladstone Road in Hawera and Whakamara Road just south of Mokoia. Motorists are advised to avoid the area … Read more

Crash blocking SH94 near Homer Tunnel

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 94 near the Homer Tunnel is currently blocked following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported around 3:45pm. Initial indications suggest there are injuries. Motorists are advised to expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL OSI

Fruit fly in Auckland – situation update 5 January 2025

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries The biosecurity response to the find of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe is making good progress with extra traps in place, stepped up checks, legal controls introduced, special bins delivered for fruit and vegetable waste disposal, and a mobile lab in place, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New … Read more

Waikato traffic impacted by two crashes

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Waikato motorists are asked to be aware of two crashes which are impacting traffic. The first was a crash involving two cars at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Maungatautari Road, reported to Police at 11.35am. The second also involved two cars and was at the intersection of … Read more