Auckland’s Harbour Bridge has limited traffic due to strong winds, causing delays and extra costs. On Monday, the bridge operated with only two lanes open in each direction and speed limits were enforced. When winds reach 90 km/h, speed restrictions apply, and if gusts hit 110 km/h, the bridge may close completely. This forces drivers […]

Snow covered Arthur’s Pass on 19 August 2024. Roads affected by severe weather will stay closed overnight, with snow warnings lasting until Tuesday. A heavy snow watch is in effect for Central Otago from 9pm Monday to 3am Tuesday. Snow may fall heavily above 300 metres, MetService warned. Many areas in the South Island and […]

Waiheke Island is facing a housing crisis. Many homeowners are renting their houses to tourists instead of long-term residents. This has led to a high rate of homelessness on the island, which has a small population. Although many homes are available, over a third are unoccupied, causing problems for local people looking for affordable housing. […]

Research from 2018 shows that alcohol caused over 900 deaths and 29,282 hospitalizations in New Zealand. This number of hospitalizations would fill half of all hospital beds in the Wellington region. Most deaths were linked to cancer (42%), injuries (33%), and liver problems (25%). Men were most affected, and Māori had a mortality rate from […]

The Ministry of Education plans to buy up to 30 autonomous lawnmowers for schools. This is part of a new effort to improve management and maintenance for small and rural schools. A tender for proposals was sent out this week. The goal is to help principals manage their properties more easily. The ministry is also […]

Police reported that over 1000 people took part in illegal street racing in Hamilton early Sunday morning. This happened around 2:15 am at the intersection of Horotiu Road and Great South Road. During the event, four police cars were rammed as some individuals threw objects, set off fireworks, and aimed lasers at officers, according to […]

Police now report hate crimes separately after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. Since then, they have recorded over 20,000 hate-motivated crimes. These crimes are defined as acts driven by hostility towards a person’s specific characteristics, which can include race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. In July, police said a hate-motivated attack occurred […]

Kiwi band Zed has released their first album in 20 years, called “Future Memory.” Fans have been waiting a long time for this. Zed became known for their early 2000s rock sound with hits like “Renegade Fighter” and “Glorafilla.” The band got back together in 2017 and has played many shows since. Nathan King, the […]

Auckland Council owns a pool and fitness center in Newmarket, managed by Olympic Pools since 1994. The lease for the facility expires on 2 November. Peter Rust, director of Olympic Pools, has been asking for a 10-year lease extension for five years. Rust’s company is ready to invest $1 million to upgrade the facility, including […]

A man was fatally shot in East Auckland on Tuesday. Police found him with a gunshot wound inside a courier van in Pakuranga early on Monday. Neighbors thought he didn’t work and that the van belonged to a family member. Amanda Craig, who lived in the area for nearly 20 years, heard the gunshots while […]