Civil Defence weather and road updates
Civil Defence, weather and road updates Latest forecasts advise snow is expected to return overnight an early tomorrow morning, turning to rain showers in the afternoon. South westerly winds expected...
View ArticlePaekakariki Hill Road remains closed
The Paekakariki Hill Road will remain closed until Monday due to slips that are still being cleared. Residents are permitted to use the road but it will be closed to the ...
View ArticleHelp for Porirua residents without power
Friday, 21 June 2013, 4:59 pm Press Release: Porirua City Council Help for Porirua residents without powerPorirua residents without power wanting a hot shower and somewhere warm to go for the evening...
View ArticleTony Ryall Address to NZMA GP conference
Friday, 21 June 2013, 4:57 pm Speech: New Zealand Government Hon Tony RyallMinister of Health21 June 2013Address to NZMA GP conferenceThank you for the opportunity to speak with you at this conference...
View ArticleIDG brands to remain in New Zealand
Friday, 21 June 2013, 4:33 pm Press Release: Joint Press Release 21 June 2013IDG brands to remain in New ZealandTechnology titles Computerworld, Reseller News and PC World will continue to operate in...
View ArticleWinter storm Heavy dumps for skifields
Skiers are rubbing their gloves together after this week's polar blast dumped record early season snow - but many will be struggling to get to their favourites slopes tomorrow. Heavy snow dumps have...
View ArticleHeavy diving gear may have led to mussel gatherers death
File photo / NZ Herald Heavy diving gear may have been responsible for the death of an East Coast tribal leader's nephew, who went missing while gathering mussels for the tangi of a local kuia. The...
View ArticleFewer youth offenders before court
File photo / NZ Herald The number of young people appearing before the Youth Court is dropping, newly released figures reveal. Officials say the decrease is due to a proactive approach to youth...
View ArticleMany still in dark in Wellington as clean up begins
Thousands are still in the dark as Wellington moves into recovery mode after wild weather. Emergency services were stretched to the limits overnight dealing with various callouts regarding fallen trees...
View ArticleMore extreme weather expected for the South Island
Canterbury polar blast continues (2:05) Civil Defence is warning of more snow, high winds and low temperatures in Canterbury over the weekend. Latest forecasts advise snow is expected to return...
View ArticleKiwi heads for 3.3 weekly fall after Feds QE signal
The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 3.3 percent weekly slide against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve offered more detail about its intention to pull back on its massive stimulus...
View ArticleMarket close shares falls in second day of US adjustment - Diligent Sky TV drop
New Zealand shares fell, pushing the NZX 50 Index to a three-month low, as the prospect of an end to Federal Reserve stimulus continued to drive volatility in equity markets. Diligent Board Member...
View ArticleTesting Road Conditions Remain - First Slips Then Snow
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View ArticleSmoke Alarm Upgrade for Community Housing
Friday, 21 June 2013, 5:27 pm Press Release: Dunedin City Council Smoke Alarm Upgrade for Community HousingDunedin, 21 June 2013 - All Dunedin City Council-owned units will soon be fitted with upgraded...
View ArticleWinter storm finally starts to ease
The destructive storm that has swept over the country in the last 24 hours, damaging houses, roads and seawalls, as well as closing dozens of schools and leaving thousands without power, is finally...
View ArticleAll Blacks Chance for Todd to make mark
Sam Cane is ahead of him and he will drop to third on the pecking order once Richie McCaw returns, but for Matt Todd tomorrow night presents a fantastic opportunity to cement himself as the next best...
View ArticleAll Blacks devise new tactics for French
The All Blacks say variety on attack will be needed to beat France for a third time, believing a kick-heavy approach won't work again.New Zealand will clinch a three-Test series clean sweep against...
View ArticleSuspect tailed and arrested after robbery
Photo / File An off-duty policeman tailed a stolen car until other officers and armed offenders squad members stopped and arrested the man who was wanted after a knife-point robbery. The robbery, which...
View ArticleSecond home invasion on rural coast road
Photo / Thinkstock Armed and masked intruders stormed a house near Fox River on the West Coast this week, just over a month after another "sinister" home invasion in the area. About 9.30pm on...
View ArticleFamilies demand justice over Samoa prison deaths
Extended interview: Family of Perry Tuilaepa (7:38) A peace march has been held in Auckland today following the deaths of two New Zealanders in Samoa's notorious Tafa'igata Prison. The marchers are...
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