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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Environment Canterbury on site at wastewater discharge into Diamond Harbour Te Waipapa | Environment Canterbury Date: 07 Feb 2026 Environment Canterbury © 2026Retrieved: 4:20pm, Sat 07 Feb 2026ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-on-site-at-wastewater-discharge-into-diamond-harbour-te-waipapa MIL OSI
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 February 2026 DOC staff searched for the whale – most likely a humpback – to disentangle it but have not yet found it. It could have swum as far north along the coast as Picton or as far south as Christchurch. DOC Operations Manager South Marlborough Stacey Wrenn is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā The Northern motorway, near Moir Hill Road, is blocked due to a vehicle being on fire. One northbound lane remains open as emergency services respond. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI
Source: New Zealand Government More than 1,700 pet bonds have now been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December 2025, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “Pets are part of the family for many Kiwi households, so it’s great to see such a pawsitive … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure getting underway, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. “Fast-track was set up to fix a problem New Zealanders know … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand – Te Huinga mō Pāhirītina I Aotearoa. On Waitangi Day, we acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the foundational agreement that affirms Indigenous sovereignty, justice, and the rights of Māori as tangata whenua.E whakanuia ana e mātou a Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, ka tuku whakamoemiti ki te tangata whenua. We recognise the ongoing … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 7 February 2026 A gas explosion that burned a forklift driver offers a stark lesson for businesses across all industries, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following a court decision in the case. The forklift caught fire in March 2024, igniting LPG that was being released from condemned cylinders at Tank Test in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Ministry of Justice publishes Long-Term Insights Briefing gure class=”featured-image”> The Ministry of Justice has released its second Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) on The Future Operation of Courts and Justice Services, outlining six strategic choices to make courts more accessible, efficient, and resilient over the next 20 years. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Progress accelerates in complex Auckland District Court refurbishment 16 January 2026 Significant progress is being made on an upgrade of the country’s largest and busiest courthouse, with seismic strengthening and service upgrades on the nine‑storey tower at Auckland District Court nearing completion. Work on the five‑level base of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Survey results reveal fresh insights into perceptions of crime class=”MsoNormal”>More than half of Kiwis (56%) say they have little fear of crime according to new analysis from the 2024 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). Ministry of Justice Sector Insights General Manager Rebecca Parish says the NZCVS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a water related incident in Thames. Emergency services were called to Tararu Road just before midday. The person was pulled from the water unresponsive, and despite emergency medical treatment they died at the scene. The death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley of Hawke’s Bay Crime Squad: An investigation has been launched into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy who went missing in Napier’s Westshore area sometime between the hours of 6.00 and 8.30pm on Thursday night 5 February. The boy was located deceased in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police In a desperate bid for freedom, a Porirua man fled from Police in a boat today, only to be pursued across the water by Wellington Maritime Unit’s vessel Lady Elizabeth IV. Officers had gone to the Mana Twin Bridges public boat ramp about 8.30am and told the 27-year-old Porirua man he … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) will support essential infrastructure such as roads, stormwater and wastewater, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A body has been located at a beach in Napier. At around 8:25pm on Thursday 5 February, Police were notified that a body was seen in the water off The Esplanade, Westshore. Police and Coastguard responded and conducted a search for the body, which was located just before 1:30am. A formal … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following a burglary at a commercial premises in Upper Hutt overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade Jennings says Police were notified of an attempt to break into a store on Main Street at around 12:40am. “The alleged offenders made multiple attempts … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by members of the Association of Professional and Executive Employees (APEX). “I’m pleased for the approximately 670 psychologists nationwide who will benefit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Roy Appley: Christchurch Police investigating the burglary of two mountain bikes are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two people pictured. We believe the two people pictured may have some information that could assist in our enquiries into a burglary on Bealey Avenue. On Sunday 1 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Government investment in two horticulture developments on underutilised Māori land will unlock economic potential in Northland and Waikato, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “These Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) investments will bring collectively owned Māori land into productive use in these regions. They will strengthen … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 February 2026 This mobile kauri education resource brings a unique multi-sensory experience to the people of Te Tai Tokerau and its visitors. The public are invited to visit from 9:30 am at the sports field, M1, opposite the Treaty Grounds. The innovative advocacy and education platform results from a … Read more
Source: Green Party Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono has launched his Member’s Bill to recognise whales as legal persons with inherent rights, including the right to freedom of movement, a healthy environment, and the ability to thrive alongside humanity. “Our tohorā are sacred ancestors for many communities across Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, but they are under threat from … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The quick action of Police has resulted in the arrest of one person following an investigation into a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupō. The fire was reported to emergency services around 10.30pm on Tuesday 3 February. One property sustained substantial damage, and spread to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Southern motorway is down to one lane following a four-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 4.05pm. One vehicle has flipped on to its side and is blocking the right-hand lanes. There are multiple injuries reported ranging from minor to moderate. Motorists are asked to delay … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand agencies have collaborated with French authorities in a major international operation that has intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia, Customs Minister Casey Costello announced today. The New Zealand Customs Service, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) supported French authorities, with assistance … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have thwarted a small crime wave across a west Auckland suburb, with a man facing a raft of burglary charges. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit has been investigating the spree of offending in recent weeks in Glen Eden. Police have laid four burglary charges, with a further 10 burglaries still … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today, investigating fraud and burglary offending between December 2025 and January 2026. A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and now faces court, as enquiries continue. Detective … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media … Read more