New Zealand Civil Defence Head Caught Poaching Undersize Pāua in Restricted Zone Press ReleaseJanuary 14, 2026 Key Takeaways A 39-year-old man, Tuhaka, was caught gathering pāua in Akaroa Harbour with limited knowledge of the relevant rules… Click Spread
New Zealand Woman Falls from Car Boot in Alleged ‘Bonnet Surfing’ Incident Press ReleaseJanuary 10, 2026 Key Takeaways A woman fell from the boot of a car and suffered a serious head injury in Tauranga, New… Click Spread
New Zealand Firefighters’ Strike Exposes Tensions Amid Pakūranga Blaze Press ReleaseJanuary 9, 2026 Key Takeaways The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) is on strike, resulting in a delayed response to a large… Click Spread
New Zealand Wairoa Community Outraged Over Burglary of Veteran Firefighter’s Home Press ReleaseJanuary 5, 2026 Key Takeaways A deluge of rain caused flooding in Wairoa, with up to 80mm of rain falling in just two… Click Spread
New Zealand New Zealand Council Debt: A Closer Look at the Numbers Press ReleaseDecember 30, 2025 Key Takeaways The majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding Agency… Click Spread
New Zealand Rain Brings Chaos to Rhythm and Vines Festival Press ReleaseDecember 29, 2025 Key Takeaways Severe weather watches and warnings are expected to expire in the morning for most of the North Island… Click Spread
New Zealand Teenager’s Drink-Driving Appeal Rejected After Causing Five-Car Pileup Press ReleaseDecember 29, 2025 Key Takeaways A 21-year-old man, Nanedo, was involved in a car accident while driving under the influence, causing injuries to… Click Spread
New Zealand Tramper’s Life Saved by Family’s Body Heat in Coromandel Wilderness Press ReleaseDecember 28, 2025 Key Takeaways A 70-year-old man was rescued from the Kauaeranga Valley after becoming lost and disoriented during a tramp. The… Click Spread
New Zealand Remote Ranching: How AI Enables Global Farm Management Press ReleaseDecember 28, 2025 Key Takeaways The use of AI technology, such as Halter collars, is revolutionizing the farming industry by increasing production and… Click Spread
New Zealand Rotorua Community Comes Together for Christmas Day Lunch Press ReleaseDecember 24, 2025 Key Takeaways The Rotorua Combined Church Christmas Lunch provides a chance for people to come together and share a meal… Click Spread
