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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 25, the Thames Coast Road is closed near Kereta while emergency services attend a crash reported at 12.45pm. Initial indications are that there have been serious injuries in the crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS … Read more
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been fined $149,500 for manufacturing, distributing and selling sugar products contaminated with lead. In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low level lead contamination. Media release: New Zealand Food Safety to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are responding to a single vehicle crash where a truck has rolled on Mokau Road (SH3), near Mohakatino Road, Mokau. The crash was reported around 1:45pm. The driver is reported to be in a moderate to serious condition. The road is blocked and motorists are advised to take … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 7 – Monday 10 February – Severe thunderstorms are possible for the central North Island this afternoon and evening (Friday), but MetService is forecasting more warm and dry weather for most during the weekend. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for the central North Island this afternoon and evening, … Read more
Source: Flinders University New Zealand and Flinders University experts have deployed artificial intelligence and 3D laser scanning to accurately map planted pine (radiata) forests for most of NZ’s North Island. The results, which distinguish planted large estates, small woodlots and newly established stands as young as three years old, showcase a new way of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Commissioner Richard Chambers, the Minister of Police, Hon Mark Mitchell, Associate Minister of Police Casey Costello and Wing Patron, Glenn Dunbier ONZM congratulated the 73 graduating constables from wing 381 today.Families and friends joined the newly attested constables at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this morning to watch them parade … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People travelling between Nelson and Blenheim can expect to see road works on State Highway 6 into March as investment into the region’s highway infrastructure continues. These works are critical for ensuring the transport link between Blenheim and Nelson is kept safe and reliable for all road users. Work will … Read more
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Te Whatu Ora Chief Executive Margie Apa leaving her job four months early is another symptom of this government’s failure to deliver healthcare for New Zealanders. “Margie Apa was a team player who worked hard to build a modern health system designed to serve everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. She … Read more
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 07 February 2025 This research, conducted every five years, uses a proven genetic mark-recapture method to estimate the Maaui dolphin population along the west coast of the North Island. DNA samples will be collected from live, wild dolphins using a small biopsy dart, providing essential information about population size, genetic diversity, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is thrilled to announce today that the Mental Health Foundation is the latest recipient of a grant from the Government’s $10 million Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund.“This funding is being matched by the Mental Health Foundation to fully fund Project Wakapuāwai, an initiative … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators looking into the cause of the Roxburgh Town Hall fire yesterday are asking for help from the local community. Fire investigator John Smalls says that his team is doing everything they can to get a clear picture of the fire’s progress, and people in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The ongoing search for a man reported missing on a jetski in the Cook Strait area has not located any further items of note since the man’s jetski was located on Monday evening. The man left the Tasman District on Monday morning bound for Plimmerton, north of Wellington, but … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government www.fasttrack.govt.nz open now for project applications Listed projects can apply now for consideration by an expert panel Other projects can also apply to enter the Fast-track process >Retired Environment Court Judge Jane Borthwick appointed as Convener of expert panels Today marks the official start of the Fast-track Approvals regime to make … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died in a workplace incident in Patoka on Tuesday 4 February. He was Malcolm Douglas MacDonald, 81, of Camberley. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. His death has been referred to WorkSafe and … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s Pātaka Art + Museum and Creative New Zealand are on the lookout for an artist to take up the Aniva Artist in Residency programme opportunity for 2025. The programme offers an Aotearoa-based Pacific artist or practitioner who identifies as LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF- a paid, three-month residency to create a new body of work. … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council All keen motorcycle riders and enthusiasts, pay attention because the legendary Dave Moss is about to hit town. Dave, an expert on motorcycle tuning and suspension, will be in Porirua this month to help you increase your safety on the ride. He has been on a mission for nearly 15 years, not … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for the Prime Minister to show leadership and be unequivocal about Aotearoa New Zealand’s opposition to a proposal by the US President to remove Palestinians from Gaza. “The Prime Minister must be crystal clear in condemning crimes against humanity and the US President’s stated plans to forcibly … Read more
Source: Robert Half 99% of Kiwi workers say their employers give them flexible work hours 59% say their employer has increased flexible work hours compared to last year Flexible work hours have had the most positive impact on productivity (67%), work-life balance (65%) and motivation (64%) Only 39% of Kiwi workers say they have working … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially marked the start of a new peer support service at Auckland City Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department today.Minister Doocey says the service will not only help better support people presenting in mental distress, but potentially improve wait times.“Sitting in an ED in times of mental … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are in attendance at a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The crash involves a cyclist and pedestrian, and has occurred at the intersection of Wakefield and Rutland streets. It was reported to Police at around 9.45am. The pedestrian has been transported to Auckland City Hospital in … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui district from 8am on Friday 7 February until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need to go to www.checkitsalright.nz to apply for a permit authorised by … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) This month, Sir Collin Tukuitonga became one of two professors of Niuean descent in the world. Professor Sir Collin says it’s an honour to join the ranks of his University of Auckland colleague, Professor of Pacific Health Vili Nosa, also from Niue – one of the smallest countries on the … Read more
Source: Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) As the government opens the floodgates today for project applications under its new Fast-Track Approvals Act, opposition to seabed mining is as strong as ever, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) said today. The KASM team spent Waitangi Day in Patea, one of the closest settlements to the proposed mine … Read more
Source: University of Auckland Taylor Swift’s re-recordings rocked the music industry – can other artists reclaim their music too? A journal article explores the options. Taylor Swift and her millions of fans may be disappointed by her 2025 Grammys ‘snub’, but the billionaire artist still has much to celebrate, most notably, her successful fight to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today thanked outgoing Health New Zealand Chief Executive Fepulea’i Margie Apa for her service. “Margie Apa was the first to hold the position of Chief Executive at Health New Zealand, taking on the challenge of transitioning New Zealand’s health system from regional district health boards into … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for motorists to come forward following a fatality on the South-Western motorway this morning. A man died on a section of State Highway 20 near Mt Roskill after entering live lanes on the motorway network. Detective Senior Sergeant Kathy Bostock, of Auckland City CIB, says the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has appointed Hon Paul Davison KC as an independent arbiter to determine financial redress for survivors tortured at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital Child and Adolescent Unit (the Lake Alice Unit). In December, Cabinet set aside up to $22.68 million for redress for torture which consists of three components; … Read more