Woman charged after Christchurch crash injures pedestrians
A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a vehicle hit pedestrians on Fitzgerald Avenue in central Christchurch on Saturday. A child was left in critical condition and an adult sustained serious injuries. Police say the incident occurred around 2.15pm.
+26 outlets · Nelson Hospital redevelopment to cost $500 million over four years
The government has announced a $500 million redevelopment for Nelson Hospital, which is less than half of the previous government's original plan. The project will include a 32-bed temporary inpatient unit to increase capacity during the four-year construction period.
+15 outlets · Heavy rain causes flooding and manhole damage in Nelson
More than 20 flooding incidents were reported in central Nelson following heavy rainfall on Monday morning. The downpours caused manhole covers to erupt and water to enter properties. Emergency services responded to the incidents, and officials have advised treating flood waters as potentially contaminated.
+26 outlets · Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches issued for North Island
MetService has issued severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki. The weather system, which includes a risk of localised downpours and flash flooding, is expected to affect these western and northern areas until 6am Tuesday.
4 outlets · Man charged with murder of three-year-old Northland girl
A 45-year-old man is due to appear in Kaikohe District Court charged with the murder of three-year-old Catalya Remana Tangimetua-Pepene. The child was found unresponsive at a Kaikohe home last Wednesday. The man also faces a charge of assaulting a child in April.
+15 outlets · Widespread care failures found at Geraldine rest home
The Health and Disability Commissioner found a consistent pattern of poor care at McKenzie Healthcare in Geraldine between 2020 and 2022. The report, following three complaints, detailed system-level failures regarding the treatment of three women. The facility stated it has worked to address the issues raised.
+15 outlets · Investigation launched after larva found in West Auckland school lunch
New Zealand Food Safety is investigating after a dead larva was discovered in a School Lunch Collective meal at Kelston Boys' High School on 12 May. The insect has been sent for testing, with results expected next week. The incident has raised food safety concerns regarding the government-funded programme.
+15 outlets · Greyhound Racing NZ seeks judicial review of government ban
Greyhound Racing New Zealand has applied for a judicial review and interim relief in the High Court regarding the government's decision to ban the sport. The ban, announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters, is scheduled to take effect on 31 July 2026.
4 outlets · Christchurch food bank raided by thieves on Sunday night
Thieves wearing balaclavas and gloves broke into the HoonHay Food Bank in Christchurch on Sunday night. The raid resulted in the theft of frozen and chilled food intended for hundreds of families. The organisation has since received significant support and food donations from the community.
3 outlets · Invercargill mayor opposes redaction of inappropriate public feedback
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark disagrees with the council's practice of blacking out inappropriate language in public submissions. While staff have been redacting certain parts of feedback, Clark believes the comments should remain visible even if they are difficult to read.
4 outlets · Police find no evidence of improper firearms licensing process by McSkimming
Police have found no evidence that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming acted inappropriately regarding the vetting of firearms licences. The investigation follows allegations that McSkimming interfered with the process, which he has strongly denied.
4 outlets · Former MPs form unofficial committee to review pay equity changes
Dame Marilyn Waring has assembled a cross-party group of female former MPs to form a "people's select committee". The unofficial group intends to hold hearings and gather evidence regarding the Government's recent changes to the pay equity regime.
4 outlets · Two teenagers charged after machete brawl at Melbourne shopping centre
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been charged following a violent altercation involving machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston on Sunday. The incident, involving approximately 10 people, forced the mall into lockdown and resulted in one 20-year-old man being hospitalised. The teenagers have been remanded in custody.
2 outlets · Auckland Transport building evacuated after suspicious package is found
Auckland Transport staff were evacuated from their Wynyard Quarter headquarters on Monday afternoon following reports of a suspicious item left at reception. Police responded to the incident at 1pm, and staff have since been able to return to the building.
3 outlets · Several people injured in three-vehicle crash near Taihape
Three vehicles collided on State Highway 1 near Rauma Road south of Taihape at 1.10pm. Police report that several people were injured in the crash, which has blocked the road. While light vehicles can use diversions, heavy vehicles are currently waiting for the site to clear.
3 outlets · Police follow leads in Waikaia suspected arson investigation
Police are pursuing strong leads regarding a suspicious fire on Elswick Street in Waikaia that occurred in February 2024. The blaze destroyed a house and two vehicles, causing extensive damage. While no arrests have been made, investigators say the probe into the suspected arson is progressing.
4 outlets · Boy injured by metal post after Auckland FC semi-final
An 11-year-old boy required surgery after walking into a metal post following an Auckland FC semi-final match. The injury occurred on a berm near the venue. The boy's mother is now calling for all berms to be checked for similar hazards.
3 outlets · Influencer Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5000 for promoting online gambling
Social media influencer Millie Elder-Holmes has been fined $5000 for promoting overseas gambling sites. The penalty follows a crackdown by the Department of Internal Affairs after receiving 50 complaints regarding influencers promoting offshore gambling platforms.
4 outlets · New community work and money management sanctions for beneficiaries begin
New non-financial sanctions for main benefit recipients, including community labour, came into force on Monday. Social Development Minister Louise Upston defended the measures as providing more tools for managing obligations, while the Greens expressed concerns regarding potential increases in unemployment and homelessness.
+15 outlets · Retail NZ seeks meeting over police shoplifting investigation changes
Retail NZ is requesting an urgent meeting with the Police Minister and commissioner following a nationwide directive. Police confirmed staff were instructed in March not to investigate shoplifting allegations involving goods worth less than $500. The change has caused confusion regarding how such incidents will be handled.
+15 outlets · Coroner delays findings into death of Gore preschooler Lachlan Jones
Coroner Alexander Ho has requested further submissions before releasing findings regarding the 2019 death of three-year-old Lachlan Jones. The boy was found in a Gore sewage pond, and while police investigations concluded he accidentally drowned, his father has disputed those results.
+15 outlets · Invercargill councillor joins pay equity inquiry
Invercargill councillor and former MP Ria Bond has joined the unofficial People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity. Bond criticised those responsible for changes to the Equal Pay Act, stating they have forgotten where they came from.
+26 outlets · One person dies in two-vehicle crash near Whanganui
One person died at the scene following a two-vehicle crash on Number 2 Line near Okoia on Monday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the incident between Portal Street and Hikuawa Road around 7pm. The road has since reopened following an investigation by the Serious Crash Unit.
3 outlets · Auckland petrol prices drop following new service station entry
Fuel prices in some Auckland suburbs have fallen to as low as $2.12 a litre due to competition from a new no-frills service station. U-Go self-service stations are currently offering 91 unleaded at $2.23 a litre. A fuel expert warns that these significant savings may not last long.
4 outlets · Auckland property owners win appeal over lack of legal vehicle access
Purchasers of an Auckland flat discovered after buying in 2021 that their driveway crosses a neighbouring property without legal access. The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal has ruled in favour of the owners, overturning a previous decision regarding the conduct of the salespeople involved.
3 outlets · Passenger describes scary plane movements during aborted Wellington landing
Flight NZ417 experienced unnerving sideways jolts during an aborted landing at Wellington Airport on Monday. High winds reaching 102 km/h caused the disruption, though the aircraft successfully touched down on its second attempt. Another flight bound for the capital was forced to divert to Christchurch due to the weather.
3 outlets · Outsourcing elective surgeries may limit future surgeon training
Health New Zealand plans to perform over 30,000 elective surgeries by June 2026 to reduce waitlists. The Health Minister has been warned that outsourcing many straightforward cases to private hospitals could reduce training opportunities for future surgeons.
+48 outlets · Horowhenua community reacts to scaled back expressway interchange plans
Local residents and two district councils are opposing changes to the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway project. The original plan for a major four-lane interchange has been downgraded to a roundabout to reduce costs. Community members say they feel blindsided by the revised design.
2 outlets · Rare moth discovery may impact Macraes mine expansion plans
The discovery of the nationally vulnerable Orocrambus sophistes moth may affect OceanaGold's proposed Macraes Phase Four expansion in Otago. The moth was found in short tussock grasslands at Golden Bar, one of the pits targeted for expansion. The mining company has requested time to wait for further developments.
2 outlets · Qantas to increase trans-Tasman flight capacity for summer holidays
Qantas is increasing its flights between Australia and New Zealand by up to 20% from mid-December 2025 to late January 2026. The airline expects to provide approximately 60,000 more seats than the same period last year, making it the carrier with the most trans-Tasman flights in New Zealand.
2 outlets · Black Ferns players reflect on test debuts
Prop Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu dedicated her Black Ferns debut to her late parents during an emotional milestone. Meanwhile, Vici-Rose Green expressed being speechless after coming off the bench during the team's 79-14 victory over the USA Eagles Women.
2 outlets · New business turns rejected kiwifruit into leather alternative
KiwiLeather Innovations is repurposing more than 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit waste rejected in New Zealand annually. Founded by Shelley Houston, the company aims to create a leather alternative from the fruit that is typically discarded.
2 outlets · David Seymour to participate in Oxford Union debate
ACT leader David Seymour will take part in a debate at the Oxford Union. He is set to oppose the motion that no one can be illegal on stolen land.
2 outlets · Motorcyclist seriously injured in Christchurch collision
A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a car in Avonhead on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near the intersection of Withells and Yaldhurst roads around 11.40am. Police are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
2 outlets · Rotorua council notifies public of Pūwhakamua consent application
Rotorua Lakes Council has decided to publicly notify a resource consent application for the Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration facility to move to Waikite. The council is currently investigating the existing facility located near Rotorua Airport. The project is run by Tikanga Aroro Charitable Trust with funding from the Department of Corrections.
2 outlets · Greens claim Budget contains uncosted hole of up to $714m
The Green Party says the government faces an unbudgeted funding gap of between $633m and $714m. Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick claims the shortfall relates to increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers following a policy change to raise default contribution rates.
4 outlets · Liam Lawson earns first Formula One points of the season
New Zealander Liam Lawson finished eighth in the Monaco Prix to secure his first points of the season. Racing Bulls driver Lawson earned four points after starting from ninth place. Lando Norris won the race, while teammate Isack Hadjar finished sixth.
2 outlets · Coroner decides against inquiry into fatal Dunedin hit and run
A coroner has ruled that an inquiry into the 2022 death of Sean Buis is not necessary or desirable. Buis died from blunt force injuries in a Mornington hit and run following a dispute over a drug debt. Lane Colin Robert Moore pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was jailed for the incident.
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