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Source: New Zealand Police The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. Police were alerted to a person in the water about 10.40pm. As they responded, officers grabbed life rings and found the man…
Source: New Zealand Police A pair of alleged thieves were left empty handed in Onehunga after being caught in the act by Police yesterday afternoon. Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, Auckland City East Area Response Manager, says at about 3.45pm two men were seen inside an abandoned house on Nissan Place. “The witness called Police…
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 48 seconds ago EIT’s Head of School, Trades and Technology Todd Rogers, and EIT Automotive Tutor, Scott Cunningham, present Napier Port staff with graduation certificates. Ten Napier Port Fleet Services team members have earned their Level 5 electric vehicle qualification through EIT, building the specialist skills needed to support the…
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged offender whose dangerous driving put members of the public at risk has been arrested in Bombay this morning. Acting Inspector Dave Readings, Tāmaki Makaurau Shift Commander, says around 2.15am Police were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling in the Takanini area. “Units spotted the vehicle as it was heading…
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 2 September 2026 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have arrived in Kiribati, for a joint operation with Kiribati Police to safely dispose of hundreds of pieces of Second World War-era unexploded ordnance (UXO). Enabled by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade funding, the NZDF and Kiribati Police … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand On top of a fuel crisis that is turning into a water, food and health crisis, Pacific islands are bracing for the impact of an El Niño season, threatening to bring floods to some islands, and drought to others. “An El Niño season could negatively impact access to safe drinking water … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. The 31-year-old was last seen in Manurewa on 30 July. Police and Courtney’s family have concerns for her wellbeing and would like to ensure she is seeking treatment for a health…
Source: New Zealand Police Cordons have been lifted following a crash involving a truck and tree on State Highway 25, Tairua Road, this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.05am. Cordons were put in place while the driver was extracted. He has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition. The road…
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 21 percent – news story 2 September 2026 There were 40,908 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended July 2026, up 21 percent compared with the year ended July 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This was an increase of … Read more
Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to fund cervical screening in general practice from 1 March 2027 for those aged 25 to 69, removing a cost barrier that can prevent some patients from accessing this important preventative health service. Decision: … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 minutes ago EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen unveils the newly named “te ahi kōmau a Māui”, the fire within poupou with Maraeunui Learning Centre ākonga and kaimahi. Carvings unveiled at EIT’s Wairoa and Maraenui Learning Centres tell two stories of Māui, and add two more links to a series connecting…
Source: New Zealand Government Deteriorating and vacant buildings at two former Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) sites in Ōtara will be demolished, clearing the way for future redevelopment of more than eight hectares of Crown land, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “These buildings have been sitting largely unused for years. They are riddled with asbestos,…
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged Facebook Marketplace scammer is now facing a raft of charges after he defrauded victims out of thousands of dollars. Earlier this year, Police received multiple complaints about a Facebook Marketplace user who had failed to send items to buyers. The seller had allegedly pocketed more than $13,700 after taking…
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group 2 September 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group has today advised that it expects its FY26 full year underlying earnings[1] to be at the top end of its previously announced range of 60-70 cents per share. “As we look to close our accounts for the year, it has become clear that we have … Read more
Source: Ki tua o Matariki A new nationwide campaign is inviting whānau to share their experiences of the support-or lack of support-around them following the arrival of their pēpi (baby). The village we needed when pēpi arrived is a research and advocacy collaboration between lived-experience Māori maternal mental health rōpū Hine ki te Wheiao and … Read more
Source: Fabrik Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu) is inviting kura from across Aotearoa to bring his new waiata, ‘Family Tree’ to life – with two schools set to win the ultimate opportunity to perform live alongside … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam has launched an emergency response in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, the districts worst affected by last Wednesday’s flash flood, as roads and bridges swept away by the surge have left entire communities almost impossible to reach. Oxfam Aotearoa Executive Director, Jason Myers, said “New Zealand and Nepal share a special bond, built … Read more
Source: Landmark Homes Landmark Homes has built its April Fools “architecturally designed dog house” for real. It’s on display at the Auckland Home Show, raffle tickets are $5, and every dollar goes to the SPCA. On 1 April this year, Landmark Homes announced it was expanding its Ready to Build collection with a range of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga A new research report from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, shows that the growing costs of building infrastructure do not need to be inevitable. “New Zealand invests heavily in infrastructure but doesn’t always get the best results. Compared with other high-income countries, we spend more but … Read more
Source: Gumboot Friday In July 2026, Gumboot Friday delivered 3,500 free counselling sessions nationwide, supporting 2,205 young people aged 5–25. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose who they want to talk to from Gumboot Friday’s network of registered counsellors. Breakdown by age group: 594 young people aged 5–11 (27%) 655 young people aged 12–17 (30%) … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released the independent Crown Review into the failure of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the flooding event on 4 February 2026. “The failure of the Moa Point Plant was one of the most significant wastewater infrastructure failures experienced in the Wellington region in recent decades,”…
Source: New Zealand Government Farm workers will soon be able to use their own KiwiSaver savings to buy their first home under legislation introduced this week, say Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. The KiwiSaver (First Home or Farm) Amendment Bill fixes two rules that have kept rural New…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched today a new action plan to recognise the thousands of unpaid or informal carers across the country who are at home providing care for a loved one. “It’s a demanding job juggling work, family and other commitments while caring for a loved one. Yet their work is critical in helping New Zealanders to live…
Source: New Zealand Government The sod has been turned on Nelson Hospital’s new 128-bed inpatient building, marking the beginning of construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We know how important the redevelopment of Nelson Hospital is for the Nelson and Marlborough communities. Today is the most significant milestone yet for the project and for the…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Te Puke on 1 September. The crash involved a pedestrian and took place on Te Puke Highway (near Manoeka Road) at about 9pm. The road was closed for several hours and has now reopened. Enquiries into the circumstances of…
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