Day: July 19, 2024
- Politics
Search and rescue for crew under way after two vessels catch fire near Pedra Branca: MPA
The crew of Singapore-flagged tanker Hafnia Nile and Sao Tome and Principe-flagged tanker Ceres 1 are being evacuated. Read More
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Man charged with drug trafficking after $500k worth of meth found inside lion figurines
Sze Hoi Shing is accused of committing the offence on July 16. Read More
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Somme Parade Whanganui detour being removed after broken stormwater main fixed
Whanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.Read More
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Waipu 2000 trust’s fears for community as it loses Whangārei District Council work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.Read More
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Northland private island pool fencing rule too pedantic, Dover Samuels says
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.Read More
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New Caledonia impasse – Winston Peters says Pacific Islands Forum can help
The NZ Foreign Minister says there has been ‘democratic injury’ on both sides.Read More
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Kawerau and Kaingaroa Village developments opened by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones
Visit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.Read More
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Northland school “gutted” on burglary of container worth $15k of sports equipment
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”Read More
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Marine farm operator fined $180,000 after serious injury to worker
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.Read More
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ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation into illegal farming
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.Read More
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