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Source: Radio New Zealand A builder says there are many half-finished housing developments in Christchurch and Auckland. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A builder says Christchurch is seeing an increasing amount of half-finished two-bedroom developments with less appetite in the market. Carl Taylor, a builder and the head of Combined Building Supplies Co-operative, told … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Waikato Expressway is currently closed southbound between the Great South Road on-ramp and the Pioneer Road off-ramp following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to strengthen New Zealand’s education system, with several amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill set to be considered by the Committee of the Whole House this week. “Following the Bill passing its second reading last Thursday, the whole House will discuss the proposed…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before 5:30pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the two-vehicle incident near Randwick Park. Supplied Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Police were called to the two-vehicle incident near Randwick Park shortly before 6am on Monday. Fire and Emergency said crews were working to extract one person … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and education minister Erica Stanford are set to make an education announcement in Lower Hutt this afternoon. They’re speaking to media at Boulcott School. This is a pre-budget announcement ahead of Budget Day on 28 May. The livestream is due to begin around 2.30pm. – Published by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Tasker during the trial. The Press / Iain McGregor The man who drove into police officers in Nelson and killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has been found guilty of murder. Fleming and Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in Buxton Square in the early hours of New Year’s…
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Last year’s weak economic conditions coincided with a 35 percent drop in the value of capital investments, along with a 10 percent drop in the number of transactions the year earlier. NZ Private Capital Monitor indicates there were 276 transactions last year, with $2.5 billion in combined investments and divestments…
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong. RNZ / Tess Brunton A Dunedin councillor has been suspended from all committees and subcommittees for nine months because of concerns about his behaviour. Benedict Ong faced a code of conduct complaint after revealing details about a potential hotel development at Forsyth Barr Stadium to reporters in…
Source: Radio New Zealand GenPro, the association for general practice owners, has called for all political parties to consider investing more in primary healthcare. 123rf GPs are calling for more funding and more accurate ways of allocating it, to ensure practices aren’t losing money. The government has recently announced a new method of determining the…
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ executive editor Jeremy Rees managing to remain remarkably upbeat while publicly identifying as a Dragons supporter. Supplied First person: The year before the Warriors launched into the then Australian Rugby League, my wife was sitting exams. Coincidentally, in preparation for the Warriors’ launch, there was a lot of league on…
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the Feral No More rescue cats are in temporary cages, ahead of their move to Eketāhuna. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A cat rescuer who tames, desexes and rehomes stray felines is worried a bureaucratic battle could put his operation on pause. Tony Hitchcock has run Feral No More from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The family of murdered police office Lyn Fleming say the way she died was was “nothing short of barbaric”. Senior Sergeant Fleming and Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in Buxton Square in the early hours of New Year’s Day last year when they were hit by a car … Read more
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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Doremi3babies is one of Hong Kong’s most comprehensive retailers of Caraz baby playmats and playpens, with years of accumulated experience serving local families and maintaining quality standards for every product carried. Observing that size mismatches are among the most common … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 / Main South Road near North Rakaia Road in Bankside. The incident was reported to emergency services around 1.12pm. Injuries are reported. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified. Main South Road around the area is blocked and will be…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian on the intersection of Killarney Road and Ellis Street. The incident was reported around 3.15pm. One person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit have been notified of the incident. Killarney Road and Ellis…
Source: New Zealand Police One person critically injured in a house fire in Chartwell last weekend has now died. Emergency services were called to a house fire on Bellmont Avenue, Chartwell about 3am on Saturday 9 May. Two people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation in a critical condition. One has now sadly…
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Area Commander: Emergency services continue to work at the scene of a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch, reported about 8.25pm tonight. Sadly, we can confirm one person has died. One person has critical injuries. Three other people have moderate…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm two people have died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 / Main South Road in Selwyn around 1.12pm. Ambulance services were called for four injured people that were involved in the crash. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency personnel, two people were pronounced deceased at the…
Source: New Zealand Police Killarney Road and Ellis Street are clear and open to free-flowing traffic following a crash reported at 3.15pm. The crash involved a truck and a pedestrian. One person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The Serious Crash Unit were notified of the incident and Police will undertake enquiries…
Source: New Zealand Police The release issued at 4.17pm on a fatal crash in Selwyn contained incorrect information on the number of vehicles, patients and their conditions. The crash involved at least three vehicles. Ambulance services were called for five injured people that were involved in the crash. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency personnel,…
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: The woman previously reported to be in critical condition after last night’s fire in Mairehau has now sadly died. Police’s thoughts are with her family, and we will continue to provide them with support. Enquiries are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park this morning. Reports came in of the incident about 9.50am. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre has handed responsibility for the response to Police, who are on scene now. More information will be released when available. ENDS Issued by…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on the Southern Motorway, Randwick Park this morning. The two vehicle crash was reported to Police at about 5.54am. Early indications suggest there are injuries. State Highway 1 citybound between the Takanini and Hill Road on-ramps is down to one lane…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can advise an earlier crash citybound on State Highway 1, Randwick Park has now been cleared. One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police
Source: New Zealand Police Pioneer Highway/State Highway 1, Mataura, Gore, is blocked following a tractor roll over this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Glencoe Highway and Craig Road, around 3.20pm. Thankfully, there are no serious injuries. The highway is expected to remain blocked for some time while the tractor is being…