Man charged after alleged indecent exposure near Green Bay High School
A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself to a woman on Stottholm Road on 27 May. Police arrested the man following a search. Authorities are investigating if the incident is linked to a suspicious approach reported in Titirangi.
4 outlets · One person dies in two-vehicle crash in Northland
One person died at the scene following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa. Emergency services were called to the incident shortly after midnight on Saturday. The serious crash unit has examined the scene and the road has since reopened.
4 outlets · Strong winds cause damage in Southland and Otago
High winds have caused roofs to lift and trees to fall across the lower South Island. Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to 10 callouts in Invercargill and several in Dunedin during the early hours of Saturday. Strong wind warnings remain in place for parts of the South Island and lower North Island.
+15 outlets · David Seymour sworn in as deputy prime minister
Act Party leader David Seymour has been sworn in as New Zealand's deputy prime minister at Government House in Auckland. Succeeding Winston Peters, Seymour vowed to continue speaking freely in his new role. The appointment occurs at the halfway point of the current coalition government.
4 outlets · Ten arrested after boy racer event causes injuries in Levin
Police used riot shields and dogs to manage a crowd of approximately 1000 people at an intersection in Levin. The event resulted in ten arrests and injuries to seven people, including two police officers and five bystanders.
3 outlets · Man arrested after three-hour standoff in Dunedin
Armed police arrested a 29-year-old man on Saturday following a three-hour negotiation at a Heriot Row property. The man, who was reportedly behaving in a threatening manner, was arrested for wilful damage around 4.15pm. He is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court.
3 outlets · David Seymour to become deputy prime minister
ACT leader David Seymour will be named deputy prime minister during a ceremony at Government House in Auckland this Saturday. He succeeds Winston Peters in the role, marking a significant transition for the ACT leader, who was previously the party's only Member of Parliament.
3 outlets · Power outages in Southland and Otago could last until Monday
Strong winds have caused significant disruptions to PowerNet networks in parts of the lower South Island. Nearly 400 homes in Southland remain without electricity, though the supplier expects most remaining customers to be reconnected by the end of the day.
3 outlets · Moana Pasifika face Hurricanes in must-win Wellington match
Moana Pasifika play the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium in Wellington for the final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season. Moana Pasifika require a win to potentially secure their first play-off spot. Ardie Savea will lead the Moana Pasifika side against his former team.
2 outlets · Blues defeat Waratahs to keep playoff hopes alive
The Blues beat the Waratahs 46-6 at Eden Park in Auckland. Both teams entered the match needing a victory to secure a chance at the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. The result keeps the Blues' postseason ambitions active.
2 outlets · Police recover 365 stolen pounamu pieces in South Westland
Police intercepted a vehicle on the Jackson River on Wednesday following a public tipoff. Officers recovered 365 pieces of stolen pounamu and are considering charges against two men in their 30s.
2 outlets · Male driver dies after vehicle rolls into Waipā paddock
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Waikoha Road in Karamu. Emergency services were called to the scene around 7.40am after the car left the road and rolled into a paddock. Police's serious crash unit is investigating the circumstances of the accident.
2 outlets · Woman dies after being pulled from water in East Auckland
A woman has died following a water-related incident at Farm Cove in East Auckland on Saturday morning. A canoeist from the woman's group helped bring her body to shore. Emergency services attended the scene but were unable to revive her.
2 outlets · Tairāwhiti environmentalists oppose proposed forestry changes to Resource Management Act
Local environmental groups in Tairāwhiti have criticised proposed Resource Management Act reforms, describing the commercial forestry changes as a return to weaker regulations. These groups are preparing to make submissions following the opening of the consultation period on Thursday.
2 outlets · Dargaville water supply issues continue for residents and businesses
Some Dargaville residents remain without water following a sudden shortage caused by reservoir issues and pipe breaks. The Kaipara District Council is trucking in water and working to repair leaks, though air in the treatment plant lines is delaying the full restoration of the supply.
2 outlets · New Covid-19 wave possible following surge in detections
Epidemiologist Michael Baker warns that a new wave of Covid-19 could arrive in New Zealand. This follows a sudden increase in detections and the emergence of the NB.1.8.1 subvariant, which is thought to be more infectious and is becoming dominant in several countries.
2 outlets · Police continue to receive tips 50 years after Mona Blades disappearance
Police are still receiving information regarding the 1975 disappearance of 18-year-old hitchhiker Mona Blades. Blades vanished while travelling from Hamilton to Hastings in an orange Datsun station wagon. Despite a major manhunt and suspicions involving Derrick Hinton, no body or evidence has been found.
2 outlets · Country music experiences a revival in New Zealand
Country music is experiencing a resurgence in New Zealand through dedicated radio stations and a growing number of artists. Tami Neilson has recently been awarded the inaugural Country Music Honour for Contribution to Country Music in Aotearoa.
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