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The winner of the 2024 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jessica Tupai, year 12, from St Mary’s College, Wellington. Read more...

“We are supportive of the Auckland announcement because Watercare will be able to spread the cost of its spending across the life of the assets so there is a fairer split of the bill across residents who will benefit.” Read more...

Residents of Coonoor Street, Timaru may notice an increased Police presence in the area while investigators complete a scene examination following an incident yesterday. At 5.20pm on Saturday 4 May Police responded to reports that a person had been seriously ... Read more...

An investigation is ongoing into a crash involving two vehicles on High Street (SH2) Waipawa near the intersection with Collins Street, reported at 1pm on Saturday 4 May. Two people who were critically injured remain in Wellington Hospital in a critical ... Read more...

A man was successfully rescued yesterday after being taken out to sea at the Waitaki River Mouth. Around 12.20pm, a report was made to Police of a man in need of assistance in the water. The man, with no lifejacket or flotation aid, spent around 45 minutes ... Read more...

The search for the fisherman missing near Taiharuru just before midnight on 1 May is continuing today, including shoreline searches and an aerial search using a drone. We continue to acknowledge the support of our partners who have assisted with the ... Read more...

Police were alerted to the crash involving a single motorcycle at around 7.45pm yesterday, Saturday 4 May. Sadly, one person died at the scene. Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause ... Read more...

For game bird hunters, the first weekend of May is like another Christmas when friends and family come together for a fun day out, and for many, it’s a tradition that goes back generations. Read more...

State Highway 2 is closed in Waipawa while emergency services respond to a vehicle fire, reported at around 1pm. Indications are that there have been serious injuries. Diversions are in place, please avoid the area and expect delays while emergency ... Read more...

Police extend our condolences to family and friends of all involved in this tragic incident. The incident remains under investigation. Read more...