Martinborough speed limit review stalled following fatal crash
A fatal accident occurred on Puruatanga Rd in Martinborough on Thursday, resulting in one death and three injuries. The road is part of a group of locations where speed reductions have been proposed. Local councillors previously warned that delays to these safety changes could affect community safety.
3 outlets · Wellington drug supplier has assets including yacht seized
Kenny Leslie McMillan has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht, a $50,000 watch, and artwork by Ralph Hotere. Police say the convicted drug supplier could potentially lose over $2.5 million more following a long-running investigation.
3 outlets · Patients face long delays for surveillance colonoscopies due to staff shortages
People across New Zealand are experiencing delays of months or years for crucial surveillance colonoscopies. These pauses are attributed to staff shortages, with some patients in the MidCentral district reporting that regular check-ups have been on hold for at least six months.
2 outlets · Two arrested after Subaru driven dangerously from Te Kūiti to Hamilton
Police arrested two people after a Subaru was reported driving dangerously through roadworks in Te Kūiti on Friday. The vehicle was pursued through the King Country to central Hamilton, where it was eventually stopped following four attempts to spike the tyres.
2 outlets · Attendees dispute claims of inappropriate behaviour at Kiwiburn festival
People who attended the Kiwiburn festival in Hunterville say they did not witness any unacceptable behaviour. This follows previous statements from organisers calling for witnesses to report incidents of public sex and other inappropriate acts during the event held in late January.
2 outlets · Richard Smith named as victim in fatal Ngāhinapōuri crash
Police have identified 74-year-old Richard Smith of Waipā as the man who died in a three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri. The incident occurred at approximately 2.20am on 5 February.
2 outlets · Dr Diana Sarfati resigns as director-general of health
Dr Diana Sarfati has announced her resignation as the director-general of health. Having been appointed in December 2022, she is stepping down less than halfway through her five-year term. Her departure follows other recent leadership changes within the health sector.
2 outlets · Around 230 staff to lose jobs at Tokoroa Kinleith Mill
Oji Fibre Solutions confirmed on Friday that approximately 230 workers at the Kinleith Mill south of Tokoroa will lose their jobs by the end of June. Management delivered the news during an open-air meeting. It is understood that Shane Jones attempted to intervene to prevent the redundancies.
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