Search continues for missing man Travis Langford in Waikato
Police are still searching for 25-year-old Travis Langford, who disappeared in January while travelling from Wellington to the Waikato region. His vehicle was found burnt out on a farm in Ngaroma on 18 January, and personal items were recovered nearby. Authorities are appealing for information to help locate him.
+15 outlets · Government overrules Christchurch City Council housing intensification plans
Minister Chris Bishop has rejected most of the Christchurch City Council's proposals for a custom housing development plan. Mayor Phil Mauger described the decision as a blow following a three-year effort, while others have welcomed the move for providing certainty.
4 outlets · Search resumes for missing 79-year-old woman in Christchurch
Police and Land Search and Rescue volunteers have resumed searching for Elisabeth in the Fendalton and Riccarton areas. The search was temporarily paused due to poor weather after the woman went missing from Riccarton on Wednesday night.
3 outlets · Australian warship accidentally blocks wireless services in New Zealand
The HMAS Canberra accidentally caused internet and radio outages across parts of the North and South Islands earlier this week. The Royal Australian Navy vessel was sailing along the New Zealand coast towards Wellington when the interference occurred.
3 outlets · Te Pāti Māori leaders suspended from Parliament for 21 days
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi have received unprecedented 21-day suspensions from Parliament. MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended for seven days following a haka performed in the House. Ngarewa-Packer stated that the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to handle the haka issue.
3 outlets · Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium may host Super Round in 2026
Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley is in talks to bring the Super Round event to Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium in 2026. The new indoor arena is expected to be completed by April 2026.
2 outlets · One person dead after crash on Desert Road
One person has died following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 near Oturere Stream. Police were called to the scene shortly after 1pm on Saturday. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the site, with motorists advised to follow diversions.
2 outlets · Te Ahu a Turanga highway formally opened
The Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway was officially opened on Saturday. The new road connects Manawatū and Hawke's Bay and is expected to open to traffic next week.
2 outlets · Australian warship interference causes internet and radio outages in New Zealand
Navigation radar from the Australian Navy ship HMAS Canberra caused internet and radio service disruptions in the Marlborough and Taranaki regions on Wednesday. Experts suggest the incident highlights fragile communication infrastructure and have called for government action to prevent future outages.
3 outlets · Man suffers moderate injuries after falling from Auckland car park
A man sustained moderate injuries after falling three storeys from a Victoria Street car park building in central Auckland on Friday night. Emergency services attended the incident at approximately 9.20pm. A witness reported hearing the man hit the pavement during the fall.
3 outlets · One person dead in two-vehicle crash on Desert Road
A person died following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 1 near Oturere Stream on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred at approximately 1.10pm, resulting in the road being closed for six hours while police conducted a scene examination.
3 outlets · One injured after van crashes into Kumeū childcare centre
A vehicle crashed into the Junior Junction Childcare building on Access Road in Kumeū around 9pm on Friday. One person was injured in the incident and was taken to North Shore Hospital. Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash in West Auckland.
2 outlets · Manslaughter charge dropped in fatal stabbing of former rugby league player
Prosecutors have abandoned a manslaughter charge against an unnamed woman involved in the December 2023 death of former Māori representative Neville Ramsay. The incident occurred after Ramsay allegedly barricaded himself in the woman's home and wrapped a string around her neck.
2 outlets · Napier waterfront development recognised in regional architecture awards
Customs Quay Ahuriri in Napier has been named a benchmark project by judges. The multi-unit housing and hospitality development features internal and external laneways. The project was recognised at the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ local awards for Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.
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