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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work is now underway on a longer-term slip repair at Tongapōrutu on State Highway 3 in northern Taranaki. Crews working on this stretch of SH3 have become a familiar sight in recent weeks, with emergency works taking place following significant rainfall and high winds throughout October. That heavy and persistent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs was left paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly. The man had been admitted to Auckland City Hospital following a car crash in 2022 where, four days into his stay, he was assessed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Missing 13-year-old Metallica. Supplied / Police An Auckland teenager has been missing for more than two weeks. Police are now asking for the public’s help in finding her. Metallica, 13, was reported missing from the Manurewa area, in South Auckland but is known to often visit the Wellsford area. She’s described … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Area Prevention Manager: Invercargill Police are investigating the theft of a number of burial plaques from grave sites at St Johns Cemetery. The plaques were stolen between 28 October and 22 November 2025. Several of the stolen plaques were taken from the graves … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Central District Police are on a mission – to make sure the festive season is merrier by taking impaired drivers off the roads. As the Christmas period approaches, Central District Police’s Operation Rudolph has taken off, to remind motorists that drinking and driving is simply not okay. Between Wednesday 26 November … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt Valley District Court. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Members of the public yelled abuse at a Lower Hutt man as he appeared in the dock on charges of intentionally hurting a baby. The 30-year-old pleaded not guilty to all charges when he appeared in Hutt Valley District Court on Monday. Police … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing changes to expand access to funded emergency medicines for community-based health services, aiming to reduce inequities and support faster, safer emergency responses across rural and remote areas in New Zealand. Currently, some trauma and emergency services in the community do not have the same access to funded medicines as Health … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are working with specialist equipment to rescue the driver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Firefighters are working to free the driver of a logging truck who is trapped after a crash north of Balclutha. Police said the crash occurred on Coe Road just after 11am on Monday. The driver is reported … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt Valley District Court. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A man charged with four counts of intentionally injuring a baby in Lower Hutt is pleading not guilty to all charges. It is at least the fourth serious child abuse case in the Hutt Valley in recent months. Police responded to a callout … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Widespread rain and possible thunderstorms for the North Island Tuesday and Wednesday Strong winds possible for upper North Island mid-week Humid air ahead of a low, followed by a cooler southerly change Improving weather for most areas on Thursday The start of December might mark the beginning of summer … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland-based Kick Back has released its first State of the Street report which it says is an SOS to the government and community at large (file image). RNZ / Luke McPake Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a youth homelessness support service says the problem is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Anihana Pomana. Supplied Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana. Pomana went missing on August 21 after leaving SkyCity Hotel in the early hours of the morning. Last week, police announced a body they believed to be Pomana was found in dense bush in the Pukekohe … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The motorcyclist was caught driving in a dangerous manner around 10:30pm in Lower Hutt 123RF A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after crashing while fleeing Police on Taita Drive, in Lower Hutt last night. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade Jennings, says local Police saw the motorcyclist driving in a dangerous manner … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Metallica, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. The 13-year-old was last seen at about 8.45am on 14 November. Metallica is described as about 160cms tall with long black hair. She is known to frequent the Wellsford area. If you have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Patrick Keusch appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday POOL / Iain McGregor / The Press A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury. A woman died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73 near Sheffield … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The acting head of the Social Investment Agency says its work has not been destabilised by the high-profile absence of its chief executive. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has been on leave from his role as social investment secretary since the release … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two people will appear in court charged with aggravated assault after a shoplifting attempt at a North Shore mall on Friday. At around 1.30pm Police were called to Glenfield Mall after receiving reports security guards had been assaulted after attempting to stop two alleged shoplifters leaving a store. Acting Senior Sergeant … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager: Police are now able to advise the body found in Pukekohe on 22 November has been formally identified as Te Anihana Pomana. As always, our thoughts and sympathies are with Te Anihana’s whanau and friends at this difficult … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 December 2025 Instead of people sleeping on every surface when too many people arrive, visitors will know they have a secured bed for the night after a day naturing in the national park. Bookings will also ensure the right fees are paid, helping DOC maintain huts for their continued … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man allegedly responsible for breaking into a number of vehicles and businesses and helping himself to the contents has landed in Court. Police have been making enquiries following a number of thefts across Auckland. Detective Sergeant Mike Mead, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says the first incident happened on 23 … Read more
Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across Aotearoa’s exercise sector. BodyFix Gym Christchurch has been awarded the prestigious … Read more
Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across Aotearoa’s exercise sector. This year, Sierra Ryland’s remarkable dedication to uplifting … Read more
Source: ExerciseNZ The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For more than two decades, the Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening across the exercise industry in Aotearoa. With … Read more
Source: ExerciseNZ Two Years At The Top For The EXNZ Educator of the Year! The Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards 2025 were held on Saturday 29 November in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, hosted at the luxurious Hilton on the vibrant waterfront. For over two decades, the Awards have shone a light on the incredible work happening … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ Recently announced changes around procurement have come into effect today, with an added measure to ensure the revised rules remain effective. BusinessNZ says the focus on outcomes is refreshing. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says tracking the compliance and impact of recently announced changes to the government procurement process is a new, and logical, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an experienced writer / industry expert and grow your writing practice. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentor programme 2026 seeks applications from beginning or … Read more