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Source: Radio New Zealand Video posted to social media shows the fire on Dorie Beach, near Rakaia, Canterbury. Photo: Supplied / Local Democracy Reporting A Rakaia fisherman has complained to authorities, after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight. Ashburton District Council confirmed a person had been fined $400 after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: A road in Carterton is closed following a serious crash involving cyclists on Saturday morning. Police were called to the crash on Kokotau Road around 11.30am, and initial indicators suggested there were serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit was advised and the road was expected to be closed for some … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fresh crews of firefighters from Taranaki and Manawatu-Wanganui are being briefed before beginning work on the second day of operations at the wildfire burning in the Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency NZ will have six fire trucks and five tankers on the fireground, supported by six helicopters and two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The new car park will be built on the right-hand side of Egmont Road, just before the park’s gatehouse. Photo: Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Construction of a new car park at the popular Egmont Road entrance to Te Papakura o Taranaki will begin next week. In recent years, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When you think of New Zealand fashion, you may picture the glamour of Auckland or the creativity of Wellington, but Christchurch has been enjoying a cultural renaissance with many musicians, artists and creatives now calling Ōtautahi home. This weekend, New Zealand Fashion Week presents the first-ever Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival, showcasing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A huge amount of smoke obscures Tongariro as a wildfire continues to rage into Sunday morning. Photo: RNZ / Hamish Cardwell A business owner says Tongariro National Park resembles a hellscape as a massive forest fire continues to burn. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said the blaze has swelled in size and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring at least two people. One of the explosions struck a customer in the neck during the incident on Friday morning and two people were taken to hospital, store staff said. Six staff and seven customers were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The blaze seen in Tongariro National Park, on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/ Liz Brooker A large fire in the Central Plateau has triggered evacuations of trampers and caused the closure of a nearby highway, authorities say. About 400 hectares of the Tongariro National Park was estimated to be on fire, Fire and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Cirque du Soleil performer was stretchered off stage after a fall on Saturday. Photo: RNZ / Kymberlee Fernandes A person in the audience at an Auckland performance of Cirque du Soleil on Saturday afternoon says everyone fell silent, when a performer fell several metres to the ground. Joy Marshall said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The exam booklet asked the students to “analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence”. Photo: Supplied NCEA level 2 English exams asked students to write about a boy with long hair being bullied and asked to pull down his pants to prove his gender. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of people were gathered at Auckland’s Western Springs The Outer Oval on Saturday afternoon, when at 6pm it was announced over the loud speakers the headline act Jelly Roll would not be appearing. The rapper singer songwriter announced the decision on his Instagram. “Dear Auckland I’ve done everything I can,” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In a Taiwan warehouse, researchers hit a button, and a five-storey, steel-and-concrete box begins to buck and sway. That’s about the closest researchers can get to how the sort of multi-storey commonly constructed in New Zealand 9000km away might behave in a large earthquake. The revelations from the work are now … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say a body has been found, after a house fire in Hamilton East. Emergency services rushed to the house fire on Wellington Street just after 6am Saturday. “Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property,” police said. A guard was on watch … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Clearwater Wellness Co launched the SnowCap, the world’s first thermoelectric ice bath requiring no ice or plumbing. Backed by $700,000 in pre-sales and a $1.84 million funding round, the company welcomes cricket legend Tim Paine as a founding partner to spearhead global expansion and innovation. VICTORIA, Australia, Nov. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, NSW, Nov. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dancetime, a leading event hire provider in New South Wales and Queensland, announced today the release of its definitive guide to the eight most in-demand party hire items, as outdoor events and weddings surge across Sydney. With over 60% of outdoor weddings and 67% … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Due to a large fire in Tongariro National Park, State Highway 47 is closed while emergency services work at the scene. State Highway 47 is closed at the intersection of State Highway 46 at the northern end, and State Highway 48 at the southern end. Motorists are advised to turn around … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A person has been found deceased following a fire in Hamilton East this morning. Emergency services attended a Wellington Street address just after 6am, where a house was on fire. Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property. A scene guard remains in place, and Police will work alongside Fire … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are tackling a large vegetation fire in the Tongariro Forest Park, which is covering an estimated 50 hectares. Trampers in the Mangatepopo Hut are being advised to remain there. State Highway 47 has been closed near the junction with SH48, with a large build-up of traffic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will soon be able to have their say on plans to manage sika and wapiti deer as the country’s first two Herds of Special Interest (HOSI), Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed. Mr Meager announced the draft plans alongside Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Sika Show … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Lake Terrace at the corner of Matuku Street in Two Mile Bay, Taupō, is closed following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to the crash around 12.45pm. One person has sustained serious injuries and are being provided medical assistance. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised of the collision. Motorists should expect … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 November 2025 – HKFindLawyer.com has officially launched Hong Kong’s first “Work Injury Occupation and Injury Compensation Database”, a comprehensive online resource based on the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance. The database covers a wide range of occupations — including construction workers, cleaners, delivery riders, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road on 30 October. The man was Michael Plowman, 51, of Matamata. Our thoughts are with Michael’s friends and family at this difficult time. Police continue to investigate … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced further funding to help farmers and growers recover from significant storm damage in Southland, and the Clutha and Hurunui districts, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Severe weather late last month caused significant damage to powerlines, farm buildings and infrastructure, irrigators, fences, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Kokotau Road is closed following a serious crash involving cyclists this morning. Police were called to the cyclist crash at around 11:30am. Initial indicators are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the road is expected to be closed for some time, while emergency services … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hutt Valley Police successfully disrupted a planned anti-social road user gathering in Lower Hutt last night, issuing dozens of infringements, handing out pink and green stickers, and seizing a car and some fireworks. The night started in Queensgate where around 200 cars had gathered for mental health initiative Gumboot Friday. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Cardiothoracic patients from across New Zealand will benefit from eight new state-of-the-art heart and lung bypass machines at Auckland City Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a major step forward in cardiothoracic care for the country’s main centre for complex heart and lung surgery,” Mr Brown says. “Auckland City … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay left yesterday to visit China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Singapore and Australia to strengthen trade relationships and promote New Zealand’s interests on the world stage. In China he will lead a trade mission for the final days of the China International Import … Read more