Новости за 01.01.2024

The Taxpayers’ Union is encouraging Kiwi’s to get away for one last holiday before National’s app tax kicks in this year. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Kiwis better make the most of their stay in an Airbnb or ...

Police are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash that has closed Thames Coast Road south of Kereta. Emergency services were alerted about 3.25am, after a car reportedly hit a power pole and crashed into the water near Russek Road. State ...

“After six years of farmers having to worry about how the government is going to make things tougher for them, ACT is committed to getting the government back to basics and focused on supporting farmers to do what they do best,” says ACT’s ...

A person has died following an incident at Matakatia Bay in Auckland this evening. Emergency services, including Police Eagle helicopter and Coastguard, were called around 6:40pm and brought the man to shore from the water but unfortunately he could ...

Police and Search and Rescue teams are at Manuka Bay in Domett, Hurunui, where a diver is missing. The person was one of two people diving at the bay, in water about 5 metres deep. Police were called about 2.15pm. A helicopter has assisted with search ...

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As we enter 2024, many will take the opportunity to reflect on the achievements, the challenges & life lessons of 2023. It’s at this time we make New Year’s resolutions and goals like committing to reconnect with your culture, family or language, ...

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at Okataina this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Curtis Road and Lake Okataina Road, about 2.30pm. Three people were in the vehicle when it rolled. ...

Police can confirm a person has died following a water-related incident at Bethells Beach yesterday afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports that four people had been swept out to sea at around 5.40pm. Surf Life Saving New Zealand crews retrieved ...

Tairawhiti Area Commander acting Inspector Danny Kirk Tairawhiti Police are praising crowds after the three-day Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne but are frustrated at the number of people drink-driving. There were no arrests at the three-day festival ...

The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a decade of multifaceted efforts to support the West African nation and its people after Malian authorities requested earlier this year to end the mission ...

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at Lake Okataina this afternoon. The crash occurred about 2.30pm on State Highway 30, between Curtis Road and Lake Okataina Road. The highway will be closed for several hours while the ...

Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating a shooting in Manurewa overnight, which left two people in critical condition, are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 3.20am today, Police were called to an Addington ...

While the weather may have affected New Year's Eve celebrations around the country, there were still many thousands of people gathered in various locations across Aotearoa to ring in 2024. “Police have been generally pleased with the behaviour of those ...

The Coalition Government has ended the 'Ute Tax' and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after 31 December 2023, marking a New Year's victory for taxpayers, farmers, and tradies. “Scrapping the 'Ute Tax' as part of the National-ACT coalition ...

In the latest CensusAtSchool survey, 39,000 students weighed in on the contentious debate: does pineapple belong on pizza? The results are in, showcasing a tight divide among Kiwi youth. While 47% advocate for its inclusion, 41% reject the idea of the ...

While crashes on our road continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022. Despite this, our holiday road deaths currently sits at 15. We have already equalled last year’s ...

All New Zealand dairy products are now able to enter China duty free, with the end of safeguard duties on milk powder starting, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “In 2008, China agreed to remove all tariffs on dairy products in ...

News from NZTA Construction along the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One (Ngauranga to Petone) section of Te Ara Tupua is well underway and continuing into 2024. Since work began last year, there have been many learnings and achievements, including the opening of the Tāwharau pods on Honiana Te Puni Reserve which consists of our project information […]

Wellington.Scoop Wellington City Council byelection candidate Zan Rai Gyaw says he is standing because the City Council has been ‘more of a political forum than a council fairly representing its residents and their needs.’ He is advocating for a Wellington Special Voting Region which would be only for ratepayers and long-term residents. Here’s how he […]

Media release from Ed Griffiths Edward Griffiths is running for the Pukehīnau/Lambton Ward by-election being held from 26 January to 17 February (by post). A new face in frontline politics, Edward has long experience in public service and central government roles doing work that empowers people and drives progress for New Zealanders. ‘I’m excited about […]