“The Government has been thwarted in its sneaky attempt to entrench Three Waters provisions, this is a win for democracy but the Government’s intentions remain concerning,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This entire process has been deliberately ...
The Government will fix the Water Services Entities Bill this week by removing the entrenchment clause that was voted on during committee stages, Leader of the House Chris Hipkins announced today. “It was a mistake to put the entrenchment clause ...
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Number 2 Road, Te Puke reported around 3:40 am. Four people have been transported to hospital with serious injuries. The road is closed, and diversions are in place at the scene. Motorists are advised ...
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DECEMBER 4, 2022: Motorcycling New Zealand, the sport’s governing body here, believes rider safety always comes first and this policy was clearly in evidence when the opening round of the 2022-23 was abandoned at approximately 1pm on day one at Taupo ...
News from Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand After two and a half years of advocating for public funding of Trikafta , Cystic Fibrosis NZ (CFNZ) is absolutely thrilled that Pharmac and Vertex have reached a provisional agreement to fund Trikafta for people with cystic fibrosis aged 6 years and over who are eligible. Lisa Burns, Chief […]
News from Wellington United After a challenging few years, and despite a number of successes on the field, Wellington United have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Men’s National League (Central Region). The club’s committee has not taken this decision lightly. The last few seasons have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and this […]
Report from Crazyman A year after a covid cancellation, the 31st Fine Signs Crazyman finally got underway in Lower Hutt today. And under blue skies, two up and coming North Islanders put paid to the adage of experience over youth. There was plenty of experience on show during the 13k kayak, 28k mountain bike and […]
Fresh off their opening loss to the Otago Volts, the Auckland ACES will look to bounce back as they hit the road for their second Ford Trophy match of the 2022/23 season. The ACES are making two changes to the line-up for tomorrow's clash against ...
On Saturday 3 December, the container vessel MSC Langsar visited Port Nelson, marking the first time a larger vessel over 260m has berthed on Main Wharf South since its redevelopment. The $20 million dollar investment to upgrade Main Wharf South was ...
The winners of the annual New Zealand Fencing Competition (NZFC) held annually at Fieldays has been announced after a fierce battle between competitors from across the country. Reigning champion Tony Bouskill was announced as this years winner of ...
The Central Stags are poised to mark a special milestone for their greatest player when they hit New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park for the first time this season in tomorrow's Ford Trophy one-dayer against the Otago Volts. Ross Taylor’s record-breaking BLACKCAPS ...
News from NZTA / Waka Kotahi Pedestrians, cyclists, and regular users of the Ngauranga Gorge need to be ready for safety works beginning this Sunday. Contractors are beginning preparations for rockfall prevention work planned for the Christmas/New Year holiday period. It means the southbound path, from Newlands to the southbound offramp will be closed as […]
Due to illness, comedian Sandi Toksvig has cancelled the New Zealand leg of her tour. Sandi has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is therefore unable to travel and perform, but her doctors are confident ...
VANUATU: Hosting arrangements for the third Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting (RAMM3) were announced at the 9th Pacific Aviation Officials Meeting held in Port Vila on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. RAMM3 will be hosted as a face-to-face meeting ...
"ACT’s GST Sharing policy would empower Hamilton City Council to develop more infrastructure and deliver more housing for the communities they’re representing," says Dr James McDowall, ACT's candidate for the Hamilton West By-Election. "ACT’s ...
The Department of Conservation and the Predator Free movement are not facing up to ecological realities and the consequences of disrupting nature’s food chains, says Canterbury-based scientist Dr Jo Pollard in an article in the latest New Zealand ...
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man at an address on Albion Street, Hawera.
State Highway 29A is about to reopen following a fatal crash this morning. Police thank motorists for their patience. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
A man in his 30s is due to reappear in court in January in relation to a commercial burglary in Feilding this week.
News from Hutt City Council Nineteen whānau are today moving into brand new, fully furnished homes at Te Ara o Takapū Taitā Lower Hutt. A blessing was held on site this morning at dawn led by Te Āti Awa to clear the way for the whānau. The homes have been delivered through an innovative housing […]
Today nineteen whānau are moving into brand new, fully furnished homes at Te Ara o Takapū Taitā Lower Hutt. A blessing was held on site this morning at dawn led by Te Āti Awa to clear the way for the whānau. The homes have been delivered through ...
The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29A was reported to Police shortly after 6:35am. One person died at the scene and a second person has been transported to hospital in a moderate condition. There are diversions in place and motorists are ...
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is asking all elected members, including Local Boards, to help plug the forecast $295 million budget hole. The Mayor’s 2023/24 budget proposal is seeking record savings of $130 million across Auckland Council and Council-Controlled ...
Arapuni Street in Putaruru is currently blocked after a car collided with a power pole.