Critical injuries after campervan, car crash closes Lindis Pass
SH8 is expected to be closed for several hours after the two-vehicle crash, with motorists urged to delay their journeys or take another route.
2 outlets · Billboards accidentally revealed City Rail Link opening date early
Electronic billboards on Fanshawe Street displayed the City Rail Link opening date ten hours before the official announcement. The error lasted for approximately six hours before the displays were removed. Internal emails indicate the premature campaign was a breach of confidence and process.
2 outlets · Serious Invercargill crash involving car and freight train
Traffic management is in place, with delays expected near the accident site.
2 outlets · Stolen medication could kill anyone who takes it, police say
The liquid medication, Pentobarbital, is a sedative that can cause death by respiratory arrest, and is frequently used by vets to euthanise animals.
2 outlets · St Andrew’s College rugby captain Seymour Stowers-Smith to join Sydney Roosters
Seymour Stowers-Smith, the captain of the national secondary school rugby champion St Andrew’s College, is reportedly switching codes to rugby league. Rather than joining the Warriors, the young player has chosen to pursue his NRL ambitions with the Sydney Roosters.
2 outlets · Police issue over 1000 charges and notices under new stalking law
Since new stalking and harassment laws took effect in May, police have laid 140 charges and issued 918 notices. These measures, recorded as of the end of August, aim to address unwanted and repetitive intrusions. The legislation was introduced to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.
2 outlets · Police release images of man after Mount Albert station assault
Police have released images of a man to assist with an investigation into an assault at Mount Albert train station. The incident occurred around 7.15pm on 3 September, leaving a victim with moderate injuries. Officers are seeking information to help identify a man who may assist with enquiries.
2 outlets · Government proposes removing height limits for Auckland CBD buildings
Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts have proposed scrapping building height caps and density restrictions across much of Auckland's central business district. The plan aims to drive economic growth and housing near the City Rail Link. However, one property developer has dismissed the proposal as political, doubting it will result in immediate new apartments.
1 outlet · Immigration NZ spent $85,000 to deport sick overstayer
New Zealand taxpayers paid an estimated $85,000 to deport a sick woman after she and her home government refused to cover the costs. The deportation, which required deputy chief executive approval, occurred in May last year. Recent figures show 1,400 deportations took place in the year to July.
3 outlets · TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart reveals breast cancer diagnosis
TVNZ investigative journalist Indira Stewart has shared that she was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer in January. She began chemotherapy two weeks after her diagnosis and has been undergoing treatment for the past nine months.
2 outlets · Two teenagers charged after ducks allegedly targeted with air rifle
Two people, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with animal cruelty following reports of ducks being shot in Avondale. Police responded to Roberton Road late at night and seized an air rifle and a crossbow at the scene.
2 outlets · Minister says Fire and Emergency NZ breached law over levy collections
Minister Brooke van Velden stated that Fire and Emergency NZ was breaching its own laws regarding levy collections. The Minister expressed frustration that she was not informed while the organisation spent nearly $500,000 investigating the matter.
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