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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two vehicles have been impounded and their drivers facing charges following search warrants in Southland. Police executed simultaneous search warrants on Friday 17 January at addresses in the Tuatapere and Winton areas following an incident on Tuesday 5 November 2024. At around 6.50pm, Police received a report of a … Read more
Source: Auckland Council February marks one of the most important days in the calendar for Aotearoa New Zealand. Waitangi Day commemorates the day when 183 years ago, several Māori chiefs signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi; the founding documents of our nation. This day holds great significance in Aotearoa as a day to remember Te Tiriti … Read more
Source: Auckland Council It is time to unleash your views on proposed changes to Auckland’s dog rules. You can have your say by taking part in the 5-week consultation from Monday 20 January until Sunday 23 February. The changes being proposed are part of a regular review of Auckland’s dog policy, Dog Management Bylaw and … Read more
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes news that Rangitata MP, James Meager will step into a newly created Minister for the South Island role. The portfolio, which will likely mirror that of the Auckland portfolio and act as an advocacy and coordination role, will be a step in the right direction for ensuring an all of … Read more
Source: Botica Butler Raudon for Teletrac Navman Ten-year battery life provides for one-time install, continuous tracking of assets without disruption; assets viewed via TN360 platform Auckland, 20 January 2025 – Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has unveiled significant updates to its asset tracker portfolio, with the launch of one-time … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand After suspending fire permits earlier this week, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now allowing fire permits already issued to be used again from 8 am Monday 20 January. This decision returns Te Tai Tokerau to a restricted fire season, which means outdoor fires can only be lit with fire … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The search for the missing jetskier on Lake Taupō has resumed this morning. Last night, the Police National Dive Squad arrived and made an initial search, along with a Police drone operator, and Police Search and Rescue staff. The Dive Squad will redeploy later this morning, with assistance from … Read more
Source: Auckland Council For two summers, south Titirangi locals were left scratching their heads over an unsettling sight: an alarming number of dead tūī beneath the same majestic pōhutukawa tree. As the tree burst into its iconic crimson bloom, attracting a chorus of nectar-feeding birds, it also seemed to be the site of an ‘“avian … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 20 January 2025 It comes after a DOC ranger surveying coastal areas near their original habitat found new populations of these skinks, with one significant site estimated to hold over 22,000. The release took place on the 15 of January with representatives of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, DOC and Auckland … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A group of elite cyclists attending a national cycling event in Invercargill managed to add an extra race they had not anticipated to their weekend, says Sergeant Geoff Sutherland. While the group were enjoying a meal after one of their races on Saturday, they witnessed an opportunistic thief take … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are investigating the death of a man in Wellington Hospital yesterday, following an altercation in Boulcott in December. The man was transported to Wellington hospital with a brain injury following an altercation with another person at Hutt Hospital, Friday 27 December. Police are working to determine the full … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in Glenbrook this morning. The two vehicle crash, at the intersection of Wyner and Glenbrook Roads, was reported to Police at 5.50am. One person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Motorists are being advised to expect … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone, Taupō Police: Police received a report about 12:40pm today of a person or people on a jetski in trouble, on Lake Taupō off Acacia Bay. While one person and the jetski made it to shore with assistance from Police and Taupō Coastguard, a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is calling on the Government to properly fund and resource the health sector to create an equitable health system that meets the needs of all New Zealanders. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today announced that Simeon Brown will replace Dr Shane … Read more
Source: PSA If the Government thinks changing Ministers will deliver better health and other public services for New Zealanders, it’s dead wrong. “New Ministers need to advocate for increased funding for health and the public service as the disastrous impacts of cuts are being felt all over New Zealand,” said Fleur Fitzsimons Acting National Secretary for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police investigating the death of a man in Stratford overnight (Saturday 18 January), are appealing for information. About 11:15pm a man was located deceased on Lear Street, after deciding to walk back from an event on Miranda Street around 10pm. His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has delivered a refreshed team focused on unleashing economic growth to make people better off, create more opportunities for business and help us afford the world-class health and education Kiwis deserve.“Last year, we made solid progress on the economy. Inflation has fallen significantly and now a steady … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 minutes ago EIT Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates Isaac Winterson (second left) and Becca Williams with Havelock North Primary School Principal Nick Reed (right) and Deputy Principal Greg Bain (left). EIT’s partnership with local schools continues to thrive, with two Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates the latest … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 19 January 2025 Pod of whales stranded in Golden Bay, DOC and Project Jonah responding Attribute to Andrew Lamason, DOC Acting Operations Manager Golden Bay “We had a report come in yesterday afternoon of a pod of whales close to shore near Pakawau. Our ranger who lives nearby was tracking them. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Wellington Police were out in force last night disrupting antisocial road user gatherings across the district, with vehicle seizures, impoundments, and infringements being issued. Operation Kereru saw Police staff taking a coordinated zero-tolerance approach within the region, specifically within the Hutt Valley area. Over the course of the night, … Read more
Source: Save the Children GAZA, 18 January 2025 – Getting food, water, and medical supplies to children in Gaza will be priorities for Save the Children once the pause in hostilities comes into effect on Sunday (local time), with preparations underway in coordination with other aid organisations to deliver supplies as quickly as possible once entry points … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire at Mangere Mountain is now contained. Crews remain onsite dampening down hotspots and will continue working this morning, 19 Crews fought the blaze overnight which grew to more than 3 hectares. While no structures were under threat, an emergency mobile alert was issued due to possible impacts from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are making enquiries after a woman was found deceased at a Whau Valley, Whangārei address yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Moody Avenue address shortly before 5pm after the woman was found unresponsive. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unexplained, and a post-mortem examination will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested two offenders following a report of suspicious behaviour by some quick-thinking Canterbury locals in a Rolleston supermarket carpark. In the early hours of yesterday morning, Saturday 18 January, a vehicle was stolen from Gloucester Street in Christchurch. Around 3.20pm, members of the public at a Rolleston … Read more
Source: Media Outreach VinFast India officially launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The launch event marks a significant milestone for VinFast in the promising Indian electric vehicle market. VinFast chose the VF 6 and VF 7 as its first models for the market. India is also the first market where VinFast has developed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are advised of a serious crash on the Waikato Expressway which has blocked on and off-ramps. It involved one vehicle and happened shortly after 7pm, at Tamahere. There is serious injury involved and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists are asked to avoid using the Cambridge … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Fergusson Drive in Trentham is blocked following a serious crash. It happened shortly before 1:45pm and involved a car and several pedestrians. There are serious injuries involved. Fergusson Drive near Tararua Street is blocked and is expected to be so for at least another hour. Motorists, including those heading … Read more