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Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and charged following a firearms incident in Papakura last week. Police were called to an address on Hill Crescent at about 6.30pm on 23 July following reports a firearm had been discharged. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB, says two men were taken into custody…
Severe weather “a clear focus” of NEMA Resilience Fund 2026/27 grants Source: National Emergency Management Agency Seventeen projects focusing on community resilience and response to severe weather have been chosen to receive funding through the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Resilience Fund. The Resilience Fund is administered by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, and Smart, Australia’s leading salary packaging and novated leasing provider, today announced a strategic partnership to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible and affordable to Australians. As the strategic partner to BYD and its premium … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for growers of smaller-scale crops to use the agricultural chemicals they need to control pests and weeds, says Minister for Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. Agricultural chemicals are subject to risk-based maximum residue levels (MRLs). Until now, growers of minor crops such as strawberries or leafy…
Source: New Zealand Police Police foiled a group of alleged offenders’ Sunday night plans following an aggravated robbery in Eden Terrace. Shortly before 6pm Police received reports three men had entered a liquor store on Symonds Street and threatened the shopkeeper. “During the course of this altercation the shopkeeper has challenged the alleged offenders,” Detective…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for sightings of Zhane O’Neill-Harvey, reported missing from the Bay of Islands. Zhane, 31, was last seen on Monday 13 July around 1.30pm on Opua Marina but hasn’t been seen or heard from since. While the photo of her is a recent one, we have…
Source: IHC New Zealand Samuel Willcox from Auckland has won the annual IHC Art Awards and a $5000 prize for his work Hero in Blue. Samuel said he was “feeling happy” about the win. “I chose to paint Batman because Kirsten (support worker) helps me read Batman and I like that.” Samuel has been practising … Read more
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Express Rolleston to the city routes trial to continue under Metro | Environment Canterbury Date: 27 Jul 2026 The Rolleston–City Direct bus trial will continue, with Metro taking over operation of the service from 10 August. In collaboration with Bentley Coachlines, Routes 84 & 85 Rolleston/City Direct launched in September…
Source: New Zealand Government Cancer patients across the Wellington region will benefit from more precise and advanced treatment with a new radiation therapy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine now treating patients at Wellington Regional Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new machine means patients across the region can access more advanced, highly targeted cancer treatment…
Source: New Zealand Government Four new appointments and two reappointments have been made to the Medical Council of New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The four new members of the Council are Dr Derek Sherwood, Dr Manoja Kalupahana, Dr Roderick Mulgan, and Andie Cook, Mr Brown says. Dr Kenneth Clark and Dr Hinamaha Lutui…
Source: New Zealand Government The opening of the new SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road flyover bridge is an important milestone for the Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road of National Significance project, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Takitimu North Link Stage 1 is a significant investment in the western Bay of Plenty. The new 6.8km four-lane…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on SH2, Otane, on Saturday 25 July. The crash was initially reported about 3.25pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Two others were seriously injured. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene. Motorists are advised to continue…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Dunedin yesterday. Emergency services were called to SH1/Caversham Valley Road about 1.15amm on Sunday 26 July. One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Sadly, the person died in hospital last night. Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has since died following a two-vehicle crash in Templeton, Canterbury, on Sunday 19 July. The crash occurred on the corner of Kirk Road and West Coast Road and was reported at 4.40pm. Two people were injured, one critically. The critically injured person died of their injuries on Tuesday 21…
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Source: Press Release Service Headline: More Auckland Residents Choosing Cash for Cars Services Cars4Cash highlights the growing demand for fast and hassle-free vehicle disposal in 2026. The company helps vehicle owners across Auckland and New Zealand sell unwanted, WOF-failed, damaged, scrap, and non-running vehicles with instant cash offers, free removal, and a simple ownership transfer…
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Design Builders Taupō Wins Gold Design Builders Taupō has been recognised at the 2026 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, with its Beautè Noir showhome receiving both a Gold Award and the GIB Showhome Category Award for the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau region. The post Design…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the person who died in a crash in Cambridge on Friday. She was 77-year-old Judith Moreland, from Cambridge. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. Enquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Awanui earlier today. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and motorbike on State Highway 1 was reported at midday. The rider died at the scene, no other injuries have been reported. The road remains closed while a scene examination is conducted. Motorists are…
Source: New Zealand Police Police responding to anti-social road user events in Taranaki over the weekend have arrested four people, issued over 50 infringements and impounded three cars and a motorcycle for dangerous driving. Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander, says the dangerous and unlawful driving was reported on Plantation Road and Main North Road…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died and another has been injured following a crash in Pleasant Valley, near Geraldine. Emergency services were called to the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway, at the intersection with Slacks Valley Road, just after 9pm last night. One of the occupants of the single vehicle died at the scene, and the…
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists travelling on Caversham Valley Road, Calton Hill are advised to expect delays following a crash overnight. The single vehicle crash near Mornington Road was reported just after 1:10am. One person sustained serious injuries. The road is closed northbound and detours are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway last night. The single-vehicle crash near the East Tamaki off-ramp was reported just before 9pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The Southern Motorway was closed southbound following the crash, but has since re-opened. Enquiries into…
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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA 25 July 2026 PSNA says the news this week of Nauru opening an embassy in Jerusalem is an alarming indication of Israel diplomatically consolidating its illegal occupation of Palestinian Territory and buying Pacific votes in the United Nations. Israel and the government of Nauru have announced Nauru will … Read more