New Zealand News

Crime 1:49AM

Homicide investigation launched in Mt Wellington

A homicide investigation is underway in Mt Wellington, after a man arrived at a medical centre with injuries this afternoon.

By New Zealand Police
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Fire 1:49AM

Fire and Emergency received calls to 26 incidents during today's strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 26 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 5 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

By Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Council 1:47AM

QLDC Media Advisory: Community invited to learn about future disposal options for Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is inviting the community to attend a series of drop-in sessions in December and January to learn about and discuss potential options to inform a new long-term disposal strategy for the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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Council 3:01PM

How Much Would You Have Saved? New Dashboard Exposes Thousands in Lost Savings

The Taxpayers' Union has today launched the Rates Cap Dashboard, revealing the staggering financial relief households across New Zealand are being denied by the Government delaying rates caps.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Crime 2:59PM

Fashion crime: Burglar's $20k spree halted

A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act.

By New Zealand Police
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Police 2:58PM

Fatal crash: Matamau

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning.

By New Zealand Police
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Government 2:58PM

Ministry of Health proposes slashing top public health experts

The Ministry of Health is proposing to cut some of its most skilled and experienced staff in a change proposal released today, less than three weeks before Christmas.

By PSA
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Crime 2:57PM

Search uncovers suitcase of imitation firearms

Police got more than they bargained for last night after discovering a suitcase full of imitation firearms after stopping a fleeing vehicle.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:57PM

No playing around: Woman charged over Marketplace scam

A man has had victory after all, after initially realising he'd been scammed when selling his pride and joy.

By New Zealand Police
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Government 2:56PM

Just in time for Christmas: IRD announce retrospective tax grab that will brutalise farmers and SMEs

The Taxpayers' Union is slamming yesterday's quiet announcement on the IRD's Policy website that the Government intends to treat company loans to shareholders as income, resulting in a double taxation and the most dramatic tax grab on SMEs since the Muldoon era.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Government 2:55PM

Taxpayers' Union Calls For Meeting After IRD Blunder

The Taxpayers' Union is seeking a meeting with the Inland Revenue Department for them to explain their system error left thousands of New Zealanders with incorrect tax bills.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Deaths 2:53PM

Name release and appeal for information: Fatal crash, Tāneatua

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on White Pine Bush Road, Tāneatua on 2 December.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:53PM

Further arrest made in relation to youth offending, Christchurch

Please attribute to Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Tony Hill:A second young person has been arrested in Christchurch overnight, in relation to an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday 30 November.

By New Zealand Police
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Court 2:53PM

Human Rights Commission intervention a boost for landmark pay equity legal case

The PSA welcomes the High Court confirming that the Human Rights Commission can intervene in the landmark High Court action launched by five unions challenging the Government's decision to scrap 33 pay equity claims and gut the Equal Pay Act 1972.

By PSA
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Community 9:38AM

Paint the Lake Bright and Support Ronald McDonald House Charity: Get Ready to Smile at the 2026 Frankton McDonald's Colour Run/Walk

The Frankton McDonald’s Colour Run/Walk is set to bring a burst of energy, colour, and community spirit to Innes Common at Hamilton Lake on Sunday, 15 February 2026, from 10 am.

By Media PA
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Cannabis 2:46AM

Three arrested on supply of illicit drugs operation

Three men have been charged with selling cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply, following an operation targeting the supply of illicit drugs in Masterton.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:45AM

Arrest made in relation to serious incidents, Christchurch

Attributable to Christchurch District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill:A young person has been arrested in relation to a number of recent incidents across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week where a store worker was seriously injured.

By New Zealand Police
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Environment 2:39AM

Seed bank grows with climate-resilient species

With New Zealand summers getting hotter and drier, the Bioeconomy Science Institute is supporting innovative research into climate-resilient pastures by collecting seeds from all over the world.

By Bioeconomy Science Institute
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Crime 2:37AM

Serial tagger caught by Police

Police have arrested a North Canterbury resident for over 500 tags in various locations throughout Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin.