Government announces $164m for urgent and after-hours healthcare
The Government has committed $164 million over four years to expand urgent and after-hours healthcare services nationwide. The plan includes establishing five new 24-hour clinics in locations such as Counties Manukau, Dunedin, and Tauranga. The investment aims to improve accessibility in rural and remote areas while reducing pressure on hospital emergency departments.
+48 outlets · Man charged with arson over Masterton church and chapel fires
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with seven counts of arson following a series of suspicious fires in Masterton on 22 February. The fires damaged six churches and a chapel at a funeral home. The man is expected to appear in the Masterton District Court on Monday.
+26 outlets · Two teenagers rescued after one swept away in Tararua Forest Park
Two 15-year-olds were rescued on Sunday after one was swept downstream by the Ngatiawa River while attempting to cross it. The teenagers were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when the rising river caused trouble. Police say the use of a personal locator beacon assisted in their rescue.
4 outlets · Two people die in separate Hawke's Bay vehicle crashes
Two people have died following two single-vehicle crashes in Hawke's Bay during the early hours of Sunday. One person died at the scene of a crash on Kopu Road in Wairoa at approximately 1.05am, while another person died following a crash on Racecourse Road in Waipawa around 4.05am.
3 outlets · Wānaka search and rescue teams see rise in avoidable accidents
Wānaka search and rescue volunteers are responding to more avoidable accidents as unprepared people venture into the back country. Between October 2024 and March, teams conducted 22 rescue operations, including nine alpine cliff rescues. Rescuers suggest social media and websites may be luring people into situations where they are out of their depth.
3 outlets · Severe weather and thunderstorms forecast for North Island
MetService has issued severe thunderstorm watches for Auckland, Northland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula. The North Island may also experience gales of up to 120km/h and heavy rain, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki.
2 outlets · Man critically injured after alleged assault in Favona
A man is in critical condition in hospital following an assault in South Auckland on Saturday night. Police believe three people attacked the man near Opawa Crescent before fleeing in a vehicle. Investigations are ongoing to locate the offenders.
2 outlets · Workers foil armed robbery at Manukau electronics store
Four masked offenders armed with hammers and a golf club targeted Hotspot Electronics in Manukau on Saturday evening. Two shopkeepers managed to chase the group away by throwing items at them from behind the counter. Police are investigating the incident, and no injuries were reported.
2 outlets · One arrested following reports of a gunshot in Featherston
Police responded to Fox Street in Featherston on Sunday morning after a resident reported hearing a gunshot. At least three armed officers attended the scene, and one person has been taken into custody. Police stated that no one was injured during the incident.
3 outlets · Strong winds hit Wellington ahead of potential thunderstorms
Wellington has been hit by strong winds, with gusts exceeding 100kph recorded at Kelburn. MetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for the capital. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are also expected to impact parts of the North Island, particularly the eastern Bay of Plenty.
2 outlets · Manhunt continues after armed robbery at Auckland's LynnMall
Police are searching for a second suspect following an armed robbery at LynnMall on Saturday. One 25-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery and is expected to appear in court tomorrow.
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