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Police have recovered drugs and firearms during a search warrant executed at an address in Bishopdale, Christchurch, this afternoon. As a result of the search, a 45-year-old man has been charged with firearms, drugs and restricted weapons offences. […]

Wellington City Council has today voted to recommend consultation on a 4.95% rates increase for the 2020/21 financial year. […]

An Auckland man says his bank card was skimmed despite being home on lockdown and rarely leaving the house to buy anything.It comes as Netsafe reported an about 10 per cent increase in online scams, mostly due to a pick-up in fraudulent... […]

An Auckland rest home resident has contracted Covid-19, amid reports the families of other residents were worried about the amount of testing at the facility.The Ellerslie Gardens Lifecare resident was taken to Auckland Hospital... […]

There are simple ways to avoid wasting energy during the lockdown, according to EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority). There are simple ways to avoid wasting energy during the lockdown, according to EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority). […]

New Zealand has recorded its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since March 21, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern implements a new quarantine on Kiwis arriving from overseas, and sticks with her planned election date. Get all the... […]

Following a reassessment of criteria for development of a Multi-User Ferry Terminal, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Horizons Regional Council, joint shareholders of CentrePort, have both reaffirmed Kaiwharawhara as their preferred location for the terminal. […]

The Otago Rock Lobster Industry Association says that DOC’s announcement of a suspension of consultation regarding a proposed South East Marine Protection Area is "late, half-hearted and confusing." […]

Auckland residents were being warned a powerful storm could hit the city this Easter Sunday and Monday with the potential to bring power disruptions.Power supplier Vector said the storm was expected to bring strong winds at a time... […]

To help Kiwis resist the urge to stick to their couch, while encouraging them to stick to their bubble, New Zealand Red Cross has launched Red Cross Virtual Tour. […]

Urgent maintenance on deteriorating turf in schools and sports facilities around New Zealand has been given a lockdown exemption by the Government this afternoon. Until today, school and sports facilities had been exempt from the... […]

New Zealanders have flocked to supermarkets around the country ahead of the closure on Good Friday, despite stores opening on Easter Sunday this year.Footage shared on social media today shows long queues to get into the supermarket.Video... […]

Southern District were pleased with the response and compliance of motorists at checkpoints across the district today. There have been 10 checkpoints across Southern District today and in general compliance was good with only a handful or motorists turned around. […]

Nelson City Council has shown its commitment to supporting the community through the COVID-19 crisis by voting unanimously to consider a zero percent rates rise in the 2020/21 Annual Plan. […]

Wellington city councillors have canned any prospect of a rates freeze, choosing to investigate two rates increase options instead. Council officers will now prepare more detailed scenarios of a 4.95 per cent and 2.15 per cent increase... […]

At a workshop today elected members of Upper Hutt City Council discussed multiple measures aimed at bringing relief to residents and businesses in light of the COVID-19 lockdown and its financial impacts. […]

The Prime Minister has hit back at the suggestion the Government could have been putting every person returning to New Zealand into quarantine since the lockdown began two weeks ago.Jacinda Ardern today announced a blanket quarantine... […]

Iwi and small, isolated communities are pleading for Easter holidaymakers to "stay away" as reports emerge of lockdown-breakers sneaking in to vulnerable hotspots. In Whangamata the town's population has reportedly increased this... […]

The public are being reminded of the importance of carefully disposing of personal waste to help protect the health of others during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Ruapehu Police will be ramping up visibility in communities and on the roads over the Easter period - Friday, 10 April to Monday, 13 April - to make sure people are safe and complying with the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions. […]

Hutt City Council met today under urgency to approve a plan and to progress an emergency budget in response to COVID-19 which addresses impacts on the Lower Hutt community. […]

We understand it may be tempting for some to "get away" somewhere or to visit family and it’s really important everyone continues to follow the lockdown instructions. Be safe, stay home, save lives. Council services over Easter […]

The consultation is part of the Annual Plan 2020-21 process and will inform targeted rates in the coming year. […]

Three men have been arrested and charged following two serious incidents at service stations in Dunedin last month. […]

The COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown restrictions didn’t prevent emergency services from responding to a large poplar tree damaging the roof of the Central Park Motel in Taumarunui. Civil Defence and the Taumarunui Fire Service attended the event caused by high winds. […]

A young kiwi showed complete disregard for social distancing rules as it burst a bubble and made himself at home at this Little Barrier Island house.The incredible footage was captured by resident rangers Richard Walle and Dr Leigh... […]

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises essential works on state highways will continue across the Waikato this week. […]

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is sticking with its plans to hold the general election on September 19, despite calls from her Deputy to push it out a couple of months. This morning, Deputy Prime Minister Winston... […]

COMMENT: Forgive me for being cynical but I think we can all take a fairly good guess at why Winston Peters and Paula Bennett suddenly want the election delayed, can't we?Just think about those private poll numbers I ran you through... […]

With a national lockdown in place, Easter Weekend 2020 was always going to be a little bit… different. But New Zealanders are not the kind to let a national lockdown get in the way of celebration and joy, with an Easter initiative proving just that. […]

The Minister’s decision means that the Water Permits Plan Change and the Water Quality Plan Changes to the Water and Waste Plans will be referred to the Environment Court. […]

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this long Easter weekend. […]

A man has been jailed for three months after spitting at police during the lockdown.He was charged with aggravated assault after an incident in New Plymouth today.The man had been on to several properties and was found by police... […]

Mayor John Leggett is urging Marlburians to stay home, stay local and stay safe this Easter weekend. […]

Hastings District councillors are on the look out for awesome people in our community who are going above and beyond to help others during the COVID-19 Level 4 restrictions. […]

Kāpiti Coast District Councillors have agreed on a range of immediate actions to support local people and businesses in response to COVID-19. At a special briefing this week the Council agreed to: - Remove rates late payment penalties for rest of 2019/20 […]

Waikato’s politicians remain hopeful the new start-up passenger rail service to Auckland will launch in 2020. […]

In the last week increasing numbers of people have been travelling to Haumoana, Te Awanga and Clifton and taking up temporary, overnight residence prompting public health concerns around these reserves. […]

With the long Easter weekend starting tomorrow, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) would like to remind residents to stay close to home and stick to lockdown rules. […]

The Graeme Dingle Foundation was hugely encouraged by the Government’s announcement yesterday around the $87.7 million boost to online learning and the introduction of a new educational TV channel for Kiwi kids, Home Learning TV/Papa Kainga. […]

SIGN UP TO OUR COVID-19 NEWSLETTER.SIGN IN OR REGISTER, THEN SELECT TOP NEWS STORIES Crochet, calligraphy and crosswords are picking up in popularity as people increasingly stay home - but computer games are by far the biggest... […]

With contamination of glass recycling causing concern, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) would like to remind residents to recycle with care during the COVID-19 lockdown. […]

New modelling has revealed the bullet that New Zealand dodged by going into lockdown, with data suggesting officials would've otherwise been reporting several hundred new cases today.Instead, the Government this afternoon reported... […]

Declining water use and cooler weather has led to water restrictions being eased across most of the Hastings district, moving from Level 3 to Level 2. […]

By RNZ A family left out of a pocket for a Europe trip is pleading with their travel agency to uphold a contract and refund their cash.Covid-19 has turned the travel industry upside down and official advice says Government-imposed... […]

Police acknowledge the sentencing of a man in New Plymouth District Court today on a charge of aggravated assault on Police where the man spat at Police staff. […]

Kiwis are stocking up on comfort food during their supermarket missions as the national Covid-19 lockdown enters its third week.The top rising products purchased online with New World last week are largely made up of potato chips,... […]

Reverend Dr Helen Jacobi says she cannot place the last time her church was closed for Easter weekend, but believes it could have been during the devastating 1918 flu pandemic. Auckland's St Matthew in the City, like many churches... […]

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The bride at a wedding that is now the country's largest Covid-19 cluster has described how their dream day quickly turned for the worse. The wedding was in Invercargill, and the reception held at Oyster Cove Restaurant and Bar... […]