Friday, December 27, 2024

Training

Ski pole found in search for missing climbers

Police have today conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook for the three climbers missing since 2 December. Due to a change in climatic condition,...

Man, 28, arrested over Lower Hutt shooting death

A man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the shooting death of Albert Enoka in Naenae on Tuesday 10 December. Police...

More than $2.5m worth of assets restrained in undeclared tobacco case

A discovery of undeclared tobacco by the New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the restraint of more than NZ$2.5 million worth of assets...

Otago farms linked to bird-flu outbreak get Christmas all-clear

Farms linked to Mainland Poultry’s bird flu-infected Hillgrove site have been confirmed as free of the virus following testing on thousands of samples at...

Kiwi books a fave with Auckland library readers

It’s official - New Zealanders love reading books by New Zealanders, according to latest data collected by Auckland Council Libraries. For its 'Year in Review...

Tauranga to host NZ’s premier skateboarding event

Tauranga is set to host the Skateboard Nationals, NZ’s premier skateboarding event, for the first time in March, with some of the country’s top...

Waikato boating safety team out in force this summer

Waikato Regional Council maritime officers will be patrolling coastal and inland waters this summer as part of the annual Operation Neptune. “We want boaties to...

Tips for a zero waste Christmas

Celebrate a waste-free festive season this summer with these top tips to protect the environment and keep Auckland beautiful, from Auckland Council. Bin it right The...

What’s on in Christchurch this Christmas

Christchurch City Council has round up all of its best summer events, so you can fill your calendar with your favourites. Check out what’s on...

Cops rescue Gisborne school road patrol day

When funding cuts threatened to prevent the annual Gisborne school road patrol reward day, Police and community groups kicked into action. Businesses and community organisations...

Rotorua Police continue assault on local meth trade

Police say they are continuing to disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into Rotorua’s communities. Late last week, a four-month operation culminated in the arrest of...

New loos opened for Pahi

New toilet facilities for Pahi have been officially opened with a ribbon cutting by Kaipara District Council Deputy Mayor, Jonathan Larsen.   Council says the old toilet facility was tired and well...

Final Porirua sculpture written into history

The fifth and final sculpture of the Porirua Writers’ Walk has been unveiled, acknowledging the life and work of award-winning author, Elizabeth Knox. The series...

New CEO for Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council has announced the appointment of Craig Hobbs as its new chief executive. Mr Hobbs (pictured) has decades of experience working in local...

Wellington Mayor reflects on milestone year

Wellington City Council Mayor, Tory Whanau says she's proud of the major milestones achieved this year in three priority areas – water infrastructure, social...