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by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 8:50 am

By RNZ An Auckland couple have found their beloved dog after an intense 10-day search.Burrito, a brown poodle, went missing on a walk on September 15.Grace and Isaac Layola had set up camp in the Botanic Gardens, and organised... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 8:10 am

Dramatic footage shows three people being arrested after police brought their suspected stolen vehicle to a halt in South Auckland.Police cars can be seen swarming the car on Murphys Rd in Flat Bush, moving behind, beside and in... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 7:02 am

OPINION Local government affects every business and every resident in our city. It is easy to switch off when we are confronted with hundreds of hoardings at every street corner, policies that sometimes appear nonsensical and a... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 6:47 am

A Northland family is grieving the loss of a 10-year-old boy who died in a freak accident after falling out of a tree.A family friend described the child, Declan Halford, as a beautiful, kind-hearted little boy. Declan's parents,... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 6:28 am

A boy has been airlifted to Starship children's hospital in critical condition after being struck by a car in rural West Auckland. A chopper was sent to Helensville at 12.04pm today, Westpac Rescue Helicopter spokesman Lincoln Davies... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 5:02 am

Police have beefed up their presence after two same-day robberies at shopping malls in Hamilton and are investigating whether the two incidents are linked.Armed robbers carried out a daylight smash-and-grab at a busy Hamilton mall... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 4:27 am

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Rodda Rd, Rangiriri in the Waikato District. Police were called about 4.10pm and the road has been closed. Diversions are in place and motorists are being asked... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 4:22 am

A crash blocked several lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway and two lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge were blocked by a falling object.The incidents are causing delays for motorists as the long weekend draws to a close.A... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 4:16 am

Two people were killed and two others critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Rodda Rd, Rangiriri in the Waikato District this afternoon.Two choppers, four ambulances and two rapid response vehicles were sent to the crash scene... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 3:43 am

The caddy's son is a scooter gun.One of the big winners in the national scooter championships in Napier over the weekend was none other than Jett Williams, the son of Tiger Woods' former long-serving caddie Steve Williams.About... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 3:00 am

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by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 2:30 am

Police are investigating after a shooting in Napier seriously injured a man in his 30s.A police spokeswoman said the firearms incident happened near the intersection of Tait Dr and Lamason St, Napier, about 1.15pm on Monday.A... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 1:00 am

A State Memorial was held in Wellington to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history.The service was held during a national day of mourning and began at 2pm in Wellington Cathedral of... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 12:16 am

Dozens of corgis galloped along Wellington's waterfront in memory of the corgi-loving Queen Elizabeth II. The Wellington Welsh Corgi Club organised the memorial walk to celebrate the life of the late Queen, on the same day that... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 26, 2022 at 12:14 am

A man arrested in New Windsor with a victim of an alleged kidnapping inside a stolen vehicle is facing a sweep of serious charges including for threatening to kill multiple people.The man appeared in the Auckland District Court... […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 25, 2022 at 11:34 pm

Critical infrastructures and essential service industries have been placed in the spotlight over the past two years. As a result, Australia has made great progress in addressing threats against vital elements of our economy and society. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 25, 2022 at 11:28 pm

A person was kidnapped and forced to withdraw cash from an ATM in an "extremely distressing" incident in Auckland overnight.A man was arrested after crashing a car with the kidnapping victim inside at the intersection of Richardson... […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 25, 2022 at 11:06 pm

New figures reveal Wellington’s incredible winter rainfall New rainfall figures from Greater Wellington’s Environmental Science team confirm that last winter was the wettest on record, following the misery of a summer that was also the wettest on record in the Wellington region. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 25, 2022 at 10:35 pm

One person has been referred to youth aid after a ram raid at a mobile repair shop in Auckland. Police responded to reports of a burglary at Mobile Muster on Queens Rd in Panmure around 2.25am today. DO YOU KNOW MORE? EMAIL... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 25, 2022 at 10:03 pm

A man who was caught with 65g of cannabis when police executed a search warrant in June last year, says the amount found was for his personal use.Kerry [Jack] Jason Scully, 54, appeared in the Invercargill District Court on Friday... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 25, 2022 at 9:47 pm

By John Gerritsen of RNZ Schools are trying to find extra teachers and tutors so they can spend their share of $20 million for catch-up learning.Principals told RNZ some teenagers needed more help to get NCEA qualifications... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on September 25, 2022 at 9:44 pm

Warning: Distressing photos Parents of the blind toddler who nearly died and may have difficulty walking after his foot filled with intravenous fluid are seeking legal advice after being declined support from the Accident Compensation... […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 24, 2022 at 8:09 pm

The health of monitored freshwater sites across New Zealand and how it is changing over time has been revealed by the Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) project today. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the work-life and wellbeing of 60 per cent of trucking company owners, who are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety, financial pressure, and fatigue and tiredness. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 24, 2022 at 5:23 am

A citizens’ assembly tasked with deciding what should be Tāmaki Makaurau’s next future water source has determined direct recycled water would be the best solution to meet the city’s water needs beyond 2040. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 7:13 am

Environment Southland today signed a contract with Fulton Hogan to initiate the replacement of the Stead Street Pump Station. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 6:12 am

Not someone that enjoys idle time, it has been an agonising month of waiting for the moving waters of Lake Gairdner to evaporate for Land speed pilot Glenn Ashby. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 5:40 am

Dairyowners have pleaded with the Health Select Committee to give dairies a chance to get to Smokefree 20205 by leveraging customer relationships to actively sell vaping and smokeless tobacco to 450,000 current smokers without need for "dairygeddon" or experimental low-nicotine tobacco. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 5:17 am

Council has decided to apply for the $4.12m Tranche 1 'Better Off' Funding available to it but only include the $540,000 Waimarino Social Housing Upgrade out of the nine proposed Tranche 1 projects it asked for community feedback on. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 4:38 am

At their Strategy and Operations meeting on Thursday, Kāpiti Coast District Council recommended 14 projects, totalling $5.26 million, to be submitted to Te Tari Taiwhenua - Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) as part of their Three Waters Better Off Funding proposal. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 3:48 am

Emergency responders from Waikato Regional Council tested out some new equipment during a marine oil spill exercise in Raglan yesterday. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 3:04 am

In readiness for what is forecast to be a busy summer season, permanent water safety signage is being installed along Napier’s Marine Parade, warning of dangers in the water and foreshore. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 2:54 am

Waikato regional councillors have unanimously signed off on a bold 10-year plan for public transport in the rohe (region) at their last meeting for the triennium. The aspirational draft regional public transport plan was released for feedback in July, with 209 submissions received. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 1:18 am

Public transport patronage started the year at about 75% of pre-COVID levels, but was hit by the August 2021 lockdown, stabilising at about 59% of pre-COVID levels by June 2022. Despite the significant impacts of COVID-19 on operations and revenue, AT’s surplus before tax was only $6.7 m […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 1:02 am

Youthtown is delighted to announce Jackie Bristow will join its stellar line-up of brand ambassadors. US based kiwi singer songwriter Bristow has been working with young people and Youthtown since 2020 when she returned to New Zealand and experienced the country’s lockdown. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 12:41 am

More frequent, more environmentally friendly, and more widespread is the promise of a new contract awarded to local operator Nelson Coachlines SBL to deliver Nelson-Tasman's bus service for the next nine years. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 12:40 am

Global pressures made operating conditions tough, but it didn’t stop the New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) delivering for its residents over the last financial year (1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022). […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 12:32 am

Tauranga has been shortlisted as a Team Base Camp for the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in New Zealand and Australia next year from 20 July to 20 August. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 12:15 am

Some local sporting venues will get a boost with better facilities for female athletes as Hamilton Kirikiriroa is set to receive $1.15 million from central government. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 23, 2022 at 12:02 am

Atawhai, the new $10million sport and multi-purpose centre at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch, has officially opened. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 11:50 pm

The New Zealand Defence Force will next month welcome to our shores military women’s rugby teams from the Pacific and around the world to compete in the inaugural International Defence Rugby Competition. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 11:48 pm

International Day of Older Persons on 1 October each year is a day to celebrate older people - to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. This year the United Nations (UN) theme is "The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women." […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm

The Tri Taranaki Festival team are thrilled to announce the return of elite international racing in New Plymouth, with the World Triathlon Cup returning to New Zealand’s shores next March. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 10:54 pm

EIT’s Central Hawke’s Bay Regional Learning Centre has this week celebrated 40 years of providing education and skills training to the local community. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 10:40 pm

Ask a broadcasting student to share their wildest dream - they’re likely to say, ‘to be a foreign correspondent’. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 10:36 pm

The Trusts Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club is proud to announce the official opening of its state-of-the art new clubhouse lifesaving facility and community venue. Covid-19 has delayed the opening of the building which has been in use since late 2021. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 9:06 pm

Porirua City Council is putting in a range of new efforts to help make community members’ odour reports for Spicer Landfill easier and provide greater data for the city council. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 8:58 pm

Council is calling for further submissions on eight new freedom camping sites and areas across Marlborough. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 8:40 pm

Kaipara District Council staff are asking Mangawhai house owners and residents on the wastewater system to flush water through their drains, toilets and showers and prevent gases from backing up into their homes. […]

by Fuseworks Media on September 22, 2022 at 8:39 pm

A Northland Regional Council (NRC) marine biosecurity specialist has been named a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. […]