Ngāti Kahungunu scholars return home for EIT Research Symposium | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago The third symposium of EIT’s Te Kura i Awarua Rangahau Māori Research Centre brought together an array of Ngāti Kahungunu academic research talent. Held from July 9 to 11 at Te Aho a Māui, EIT Hawke’s Bay, the event marked a significant milestone in the centre’s mission … Read more

Better urgent care services for Lower Hutt

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown, alongside Hutt South MP Chris Bishop, today officially opened the new premises of the Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre on Connolly Street. “This new facility marks a significant step forward for urgent healthcare in Lower Hutt,” Mr Brown said. “Urgent care and after-hours services help ease … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Minerals Achieves High Gold Recoveries at RPM

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce results from the ongoing RPM gold feasibility metallurgical test work program, which is showing exceptional recoveries in our opinion, with potential further opportunities to optimize for … Read more

Xsolla, In Collaboration With KRAFTON, Releases The “Abyss Of Dungeons” Web Shop To Fuel Direct-To-Player Growth

Source: Media Outreach Abyss Of Dungeons Combines Medieval Dark Fantasy With Extraction-Style RPG Gameplay, Now Bolstered By A Global Web Shop Built In Partnership With Xsolla LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2025 – Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its latest collaboration with KRAFTON: a dedicated Web … Read more

Show’s over for campervan meth crimes

Source: New Zealand Police A 51-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested and charged after pre-packaged methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, morphine, and drug paraphernalia were all found inside a campervan. “Police will continue to disrupt the supply of harmful substances into our communities and hold offenders to account,” says Inspector Mike Bowman, Area Commander Southland. “This arrest … Read more

Operation Pakari: Six gang members convicted

Source: New Zealand Police Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob have today been found guilty for a number of serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022. Operation Pakari was a complex, detailed investigation by Southland Police into violent offending across several months. Inspector Mike Bowman says the first incident, in late January 2022, … Read more

Don’t get red carded by Police this game day

Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police are encouraging fans heading to the Southland Stags vs Otago rugby clash on Saturday, 2 August, to enjoy the evening responsibly and look after one another. With a strong turnout expected at Rugby Park, Police will be actively patrolling both the stadium and surrounding areas throughout the evening. Our … Read more

Southern drivers urged to drive to conditions as cold snap hits

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Craig Brown, Southern District Road Policing Manager: Southern Police are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads over the next few days. We have had a number of frosts in consecutive days across the south, and more icy conditions are expected in the coming days. There … Read more

Appeal for information following incidents in Queenstown

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher: Police are investigating a reported burglary and wilful damage in Queenstown and are appealing for information from the public. The burglary is thought to have occurred between 8pm Friday 18 July and 8am Saturday 19 July. It is believed the offender has entered a … Read more

Fatal crash, Waitahuna

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two-vehicle crash today, south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were called to the crash on Manuka Gorge Highway, about 4:50pm. Sadly, one person died at the scene, while another person sustained serious injuries. Police are providing support to the next of kin. The Serious Crash Unit … Read more

Name release: Boating fatality, Lake Manapouri

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who was located deceased on a boat on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night (20 July). He was 60-year-old Richard Charles Murrell, from Invercargill. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this difficult time. Police are continuing to make enquiries into the … Read more

Boating fatality, Lake Manapouri

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander: Police are investigating after a boating fatality on Lake Manapouri overnight. Police were advised around 7:20pm on Sunday night that two experienced fishers had failed to return from a fishing trip on the lake, and had also failed to check in on the … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, Roxburgh

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died after a crash on State Highway 8 on 4 July. He was Yung Oon Chong, 31, from Singapore. Police offer our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more

Bail check in Invercargill leads to significant arrests

Source: New Zealand Police Following their noses at a bail check led to Invercargill Police sniffing out three arrests, drugs and drug paraphernalia, and thousands of dollars in cash. Officers were conducting a routine bail check at an Invercargill address shortly after midnight, and when an occupant of the address opened the door, officers were … Read more

One in court following incident in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Detective Inspector Martin James: A woman is before the courts following an incident resulting in a hospital and nearby schools to be put into lockdown in Hastings. Police were called to Hawke’s Bay Hospital at 1.20pm on Wednesday 23 July, after a report of a … Read more

Police cracking down on illegal hunting in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are reminding hunters to stop and think before trespassing onto private land or else face the consequences. “Everyone has the right to feel safe on their property, and if someone walked through your backyard with a firearm you would be angry too,” says Sergeant Ray Wylie. “When you … Read more

Fatal Crash, Neeve Road

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Taradale this afternoon. At around 1.20pm, Police were called to Neeve Road where a car collided with a fence. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road remains closed while the Serious … Read more

Man charged with murder over cold-case killing of Hawke’s Bay father

Source: New Zealand Police Nearly seven years after 45-year-old father Eddie Peters was killed in Flaxmere, Police have charged a man with his murder. Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said Police arrested a 29-year-old Hastings man this morning, and the accused is expected to appear in the Hastings District Court this afternoon [22 July]. The … Read more

Fatal crash, Foxton Beach

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following an ATV crash on Foxton Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach at around 1.10pm. The deceased was one of two people on the ATV at the time of the crash, which occurred on the beach near the surf lifesaving club. The second … Read more

Name Release, fatal fire, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Oranga Street, on 23 July. He was Nigel Philip Tyler, 69, from Westown. Police offer our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident. ENDS Issued … Read more

Appeal for information following crash, Inglewood

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash in Inglewood on Saturday 26 July are wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. At around 6:10pm, Police were called to State Highway 3 at the intersection with King Road after a vehicle crashed into a bank. The driver of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries. … Read more

Drugs, cash and a gun seized in Pahiatua

Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police observed and then stopped a suspicious vehicle on Pahiatua Pongaroa Road, north of the Pahiatua township. During a search of the vehicle, officers uncovered a stolen … Read more

Fatality following house fire, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a fire at a residential property in Westown late last night. Police were called to the address about 11pm. Sadly one person was located deceased. Police will conduct a scene examination along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand this morning. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre … Read more

Fatal crash: SH1, Manakau

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Manakau earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and a motorcycle, near Whakahoro Road just before 10:20am. The motorcyclist died at the scene. A second person sustained minor injuries. The Serious Crash … Read more

Fatal crash, Waitohu Valley Road, Manakau

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Manakau this afternoon. At around 4.15pm, Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Waitohu Valley Road, between Ringawhati Road and South Manakau Road. Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road … Read more

Close the gate on rural thefts

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates. A key focus for Police is preventing crime from happening in the first place. We would like to remind rural property owners to make security a priority. A lot of reported thefts are … Read more

Name release: fatal crash, SH56, Tiakitahuna

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna on Monday 14 July. He was Colin Parker, 85, of Palmerston North. Police extend sympathies to Colin’s family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS. Issued by … Read more