Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Roxburgh
A pedestrian has died at the scene after being struck by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh on Monday evening. Emergency services were called to the crash between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place at approximately 7.20pm. Police are providing support to the person's next of kin.
+26 outlets · Vehicles ordered off roads during Invercargill safety crackdown
Police pulled over 161 vehicles during a weekend operation targeting antisocial driving behaviour in Invercargill. Approximately one-third of the stopped cars were found to be unroadworthy, resulting in multiple vehicles being ordered off the road or sent for inspection.
+26 outlets · Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson dies aged 70
Former All Blacks captain and winger Stu Wilson has died peacefully in his sleep. The former player, who played 34 tests and 85 matches for the national side, was a member of the Tauranga Hospital orderly team.
4 outlets · Dunedin venue liquor licence suspended after champagne ice sculpture event
The liquor licence for Vault 21 on the Dunedin Octagon will be suspended for three days. This follows footage of patrons drinking excessively from a champagne ice sculpture during a sponsored event in November. The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority described the behaviour as a high level of irresponsibility.
4 outlets · Campervan driver sentenced for headbutting driver on State Highway 1
Daniel Juan Daly, 39, has been sentenced in Nelson District Court after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and assault. The incident occurred on State Highway 1 in North Otago when Daly headbutted a 71-year-old man who had stopped to confront him regarding dangerous driving.
4 outlets · Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter following a two-year police investigation into the 2023 Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Wellington. The blaze, which occurred in May 2023, resulted in the deaths of five residents. Charges involve individuals connected to the management and operation of the building.
+26 outlets · Government invests $13.5 million into international tourism marketing
The Government has announced a $13.5 million funding boost for Tourism New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston aim to attract an additional 72,000 visitors by targeting core markets in Australia, China, and the United States.
4 outlets · Christchurch soldier on trial for allegedly filming women during sex
Corporal Manu Anthony Smith is facing a court martial at Burnham Military Camp regarding allegations of making intimate visual recordings. Two women claim the soldier filmed and photographed them during sexual encounters without permission. Smith has pleaded not guilty to three counts of making intimate visual recordings.
4 outlets · Young driver offences decrease while road deaths remain high
New research from the Automobile Association shows that traffic offences by licensed drivers aged 15 to 19 fell by 41% between 2013 and 2024. Despite this decline and a significant drop in drunk and drugged driving, the road toll for young drivers remains high.
4 outlets · Government announces new Parent Boost visa for migrant families
The Government has announced a multi-entry Parent Boost visa starting in September. The visa will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Officials expect approximately 6,000 applications per year for the new scheme.
4 outlets · Former police officer jailed for stealing from finance company
Former Rotorua police officer John Dewar has been sentenced to 26 months in prison. A jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a money lending company he managed. This follows a previous imprisonment 18 years ago regarding the cover-up of police rape allegations.
+15 outlets · Auckland property valuations to be updated this week
Auckland Council is releasing new property valuations for 630,000 properties this week. Residential capital valuations have dropped by an average of 9% based on May 2024 market trends. These updated values will be used to determine rates, which are set to increase by an average of 5.8% from 1 July.
3 outlets · Truck roll blocks State Highway 26/27 roundabout in Tatuanui
A truck rolled at the State Highway 26 and 27 intersection in Tatuanui around 12.15pm on Monday. Police say the vehicle is partially blocking the roundabout and recovery operations are underway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel until at least 3pm.
3 outlets · Thousands of lightning strikes hit upper North Island overnight
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and intense lightning to the upper North Island overnight. While more than 5,000 strikes were recorded across the region, many occurred over Kaipara Harbour. MetService has forecast possible further thunderstorms from Tuesday morning through to Wednesday.
3 outlets · Judith Collins to investigate Australian warship internet disruption
The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Canberra accidentally disrupted mobile internet access in Taranaki and Marlborough last week. Navigation radar interference from the warship affected 5 GHz wireless access points. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Judith Collins will look into how the incident occurred.
3 outlets · Missing Wellington nurse found safe in Bangkok
Vanron Ngoun, a 60-year-old nurse from Wellington, has been found alive and well in Bangkok. He had been missing since 27 May after last being in contact while on holiday in Naples, Italy. His disappearance had prompted widespread media coverage and concern from friends.
3 outlets · One person dead and three injured in Poroporo crash
One person died and three others were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Station Road in Poroporo. Emergency services were called to the scene near Butler Road around 10pm on Sunday. The road was closed for several hours following the incident.
3 outlets · Dentist criticised after woman suffered undiagnosed tooth infection
The Health and Disability Commission has criticised a dentist for failing to explain risks to a patient. The woman suffered an undiagnosed infection for eight months following a failed dental implant and bone graft, and she continues to experience pain and headaches four years later.
4 outlets · Two people charged following thefts in rural Canterbury
Two people are facing charges after police recovered stolen property in rural Canterbury. One man is accused of stealing residential front gates from a Rangiora property in late May. Police also arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with building site burglaries across North Canterbury and Selwyn.
3 outlets · Police investigate unexplained death in Wellington suburb of Newtown
Police are investigating a sudden death that occurred at a Mansfield Street property on Saturday evening. An apartment resident reported hearing screams shortly before officers were called to the scene at approximately 7.15pm. A post-mortem examination is currently underway to determine the circumstances.
2 outlets · Police search for missing vulnerable Christchurch woman
Police are seeking new leads to find 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls, who has been missing since Wednesday evening. She was last seen leaving the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Riccarton. Elisabeth, who suffers from dementia, is described as a vulnerable person with distinctive long white hair.
3 outlets · New Zealand's wealthiest people exceed $100 billion in total value
The 2025 NBR Rich List shows the collective wealth of 119 individuals and families has risen to over $100 billion. This total is an increase from $95.55 billion last year, despite a difficult financial period. Approximately a dozen newcomers have joined the list, with a combined value of $4.3 billion.
+26 outlets · Ryan Fox wins Canadian Open after four-hole playoff
New Zealander Ryan Fox has secured the Canadian Open in Toronto, marking his second PGA Tour victory in less than a month. He defeated American Sam Burns in a four-hole playoff to claim the $3m prize. Fox previously won the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina last month.
2 outlets · New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson to resign
Mark Robinson will step down as New Zealand Rugby chief executive at the end of this year. The former All Black announced on Monday that he is leaving to join his family in Australia. Robinson has held the position since January 2020.
2 outlets · Greta Thunberg detained after Israeli forces board Gaza-bound aid vessel
Israeli forces have intercepted the Madleen, a Gaza-bound aid ship, and detained activist Greta Thunberg and other passengers. Te Pāti Māori has condemned the incident as an abduction and called for the crew's safe release. Israel has described the vessel as a yacht carrying celebrities.
2 outlets · Man charged after 2kg of methamphetamine found in barbecue grill
A foreign national has appeared in court after customs officers discovered approximately 2kg of methamphetamine at Auckland International Airport. The drugs were concealed inside a portable barbecue grill on a flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.
2 outlets · Cancer campaigner Nyree Smith dies after eight-year battle
Pancreatic cancer advocate Nyree Smith has passed away peacefully following an eight-year fight with the disease. Diagnosed in 2017, Smith was a campaigner for pancreatic cancer patients. Her family shared the news through her Facebook page.
2 outlets · Federated Farmers campaign against pine tree planting for emissions offsets
Sheep farmers are protesting the government's use of pine tree planting to offset emissions under the Emissions Trading Scheme. Federated Farmers claims that planting pine trees for carbon credits is causing land to be repurposed because it is often more profitable than sheep farming.
2 outlets · Christchurch library workers to receive pay rise
Around 290 library workers in Christchurch will receive a pay increase to reflect the value of their work. This decision comes after their pay equity claim was cancelled following recent government changes to the Equal Pay Act.
2 outlets · Businessman Aaron Coupe receives additional prison sentence for deception
Aaron Coupe has been sentenced to an extra three years and nine months in prison at the Auckland District Court. The businessman, who is already serving a term for managing companies while prohibited, was also found to have concealed property valued at more than $1.7 million while bankrupt.
2 outlets · Man charged after alleged hit-and-run injures two dog walkers
A man has been charged with careless driving following an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo on Sunday morning. Two women walking dogs were struck by a white ute on Attwood Road, resulting in serious and moderate injuries. The man is scheduled to appear in North Shore District Court on 12 July.
2 outlets · Spark delays 3G network shutdown until March 2026
Spark has extended the shutdown of its 3G mobile network to 31 March 2026, while 2degrees and One NZ still intend to switch off their services by the end of the year. The Commerce Commission has received complaints regarding retailers continuing to sell 3G-reliant devices.
3 outlets · Napier man identified after being found dead in Canterbury river
Phelan McDade, 25, has been identified by police as the man found dead in the Boyle River. Emergency services conducted a search in the Hurunui District last Thursday after reports that someone had been swept away.
3 outlets · Alex Baker enters Wellington mayoral race
Chartered accountant Alex Baker has entered the Wellington mayoral race. Describing himself as a progressive candidate, Baker aims to implement progressive policies with commercial discipline.
3 outlets · Kiwibank reduces home loan and term deposit interest rates
Kiwibank has lowered several home loan interest rates, including its one-year special fixed rate to 4.89%. The bank is also reducing various term deposit rates by between 10 and 15 basis points. These changes follow a decrease in the official cash rate from 5.5% to 3.25%.
2 outlets · Immigration NZ alerted to child smuggling and large overseas adoptions
Government briefings have revealed concerns regarding the motives of some New Zealanders adopting children from abroad. Internal intelligence reports indicate that some families have adopted more than 10 children, while one woman with previous convictions has smuggled children into the country.
+48 outlets · Investment announced to strengthen Auckland City Hospital infrastructure
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced further investment for Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre. This funding is part of the Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Programme to strengthen critical infrastructure. The announcement follows recent failures in the hospital's water system.
2 outlets · Snow clears from South Island state highways
Sections of State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 in the Mackenzie Country reopened on Sunday morning after being closed due to snow and ice. While snow is expected to fall as low as 700m in Canterbury on Monday, a wet weather system is forecast to bring showers to most of the South Island later this week.
2 outlets · Hospices warn critical services are at risk due to funding gaps
Hospice NZ says government funding covers only about half of the costs for the country's 28 publicly funded hospices. Providers warn that the lack of support in the Budget threatens essential palliative care services. A collapse in these services could potentially cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
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