Новости за 14.02.2024

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) is issuing a critical warning about the high likelihood of a significant measles outbreak in Aotearoa this year, echoing concerns from leading public health experts. With international measles cases on ...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024: The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic event, a week of bike-related activity that was marked off in big red letters on the calendars of many New Zealanders and not just by the motorcycling community. It is considered a must-see or must-do ...

Waitangi Treaty Grounds’ new exhibition showcases 28 previously unpublished photographs by photographer and activist James Aotearoa Pasene which revisit Waitangi Day protest actions occurring in Waitangi from 1980 to 1985. The exhibition features original ...

IDEA Services has engaged law firm, Duncan Cotterill, to provide external oversight and review as part of next steps to improve managing complaints. Last year IDEA Services welcomed and accepted recommendations made by barrister, Rachael Schmidt-McCleave, ...

FIANZ has released the following evidence-based response to the petition seeking to allow semi-automatic weapons into New Zealand for competition practice. These mass-killing weapons are the same as those used by the terrorist on the 15th of March ...

As international efforts continue to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, the head of UNRWA, the UN aid agency for Palestinians, warned on Tuesday that those in the enclave remain deeply traumatised by the war with Israel and afraid of a full-scale assault on Rafah ...

Police investigating a fatal crash in Invercargill on Monday want to speak with any witnesses to the crash. The crash occurred on the Bluff Highway, just south of Omaui Road, about 12:30pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the ...

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Hiku Region (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau Northland) moves to a restricted fire season from 0700 Wednesday 14 February, until further notice. A restricted season means no open-air fires can be ...

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 17-year-old Cruise Popata. Cruise was last seen at 4.30pm yesterday, 13 February, and is described as 170cms tall and wearing a fluoro orange and black hoody. Police and Cruise’s family are ...

Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Edward Smith, who has a warrant for arrest for failing to appear in court. Smith is believed to be in the Wellington district. Police want to locate Smith as they believe he is actively offending. Please ...

Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash on the Southern Motorway this morning. The crash, in the northbound lanes near Conifer Grove, was reported to Police at 6.30am. The crash involved multiple vehicles, however no serious injuries ...

More than two-thirds of respondents in Consumer NZ’s latest insurance satisfaction survey were concerned about the cost of house insurance, with 8% of homeowners letting their policy lapse due to high costs. “This continues a pattern we started to see ...

Today WhānauMārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) announces its return to selected cinemas this winter under the guidance of newly appointed Artistic Director for 2024, respected international film festival programmer, film ...

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has hosted a productive and focused meeting today about recent rail issues in Auckland. The meeting was attended by Auckland Transport, KiwiRail, Auckland One Rail (train operator), and the Office of the Minister of Transport. ...

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton have agreed that a State of Local Emergency be declared for Christchurch City (which includes Banks Peninsula) and Selwyn District due to the impacts of the fire in the Port Hills. ...

The opportunity to spend more time on farm while providing a dedicated service for shareholders attracted new environmental manager Ben Howden to work for Wamakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL). Ben is the first full-time internal environmental manager ...

The annual GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers poll is the leading people’s choice index of the most popular craft beers in New Zealand. Each year, voters are asked to choose their five favourite beers of the year. A global hub for craft beer enthusiasts, ...

Removal of the contaminated material from Tāhunanui’s back beach, reinstatement of low-level dunes and a small car park at a cost of $5.8 million is recommended by Nelson City Council staff following a comprehensive site assessment. The recommended ...

Participants in Sunday’s Round the Bays are advised to plan ahead for buses to replace trains on all lines this weekend, including on event day. Passenger services on the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, Johnsonville and Wairarapa Lines will be bus replaced ...

Further evacuations are taking place due to the Port Hills fire near Christchurch. Early Valley is being evacuated. Summit Rd is closed between Dyers Pass Road and Gebbies Pass Road. Residents in that area need to be ready to evacuate at short notice. ...

A second evacuation centre has been established at the Lincoln Community Centre for people closer to Selwyn. Emergency services remain on scene near and in Cracroft, Port Hills where the fire continues to blaze. Cordons remain in place and roads surrounding ...

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near Cracroft, Christchurch. Air around this location is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke – such as those with heart or lung conditions, ...

Police are urging the public to avoid the area around Worsleys Rd, Cracroft as emergency services respond to a large scrub fire. Police received a report of a fire on Worsley’s Track at around 2.15pm, which soon spread. Emergency services are evacuating people ...

Ten helicopters and 15 trucks and tankers are now fighting the Port Hills fire near Christchurch. An Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued advising all residents of Worsleys Road and Worsleys Spur to evacuate immediately. So far, 10 people have been ...

The decision to not fund the purchase of new Interislander ferries shows the Minister of Finance is out of her depth, said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. “The failure to adequately fund the purchase of the new ferries is an example of this Government’s ...