Rawhiti Bridge at the southern end of Dannevirke will close to heavy vehicles and face a 30km/h speed limit starting Wednesday following tests that found parts of the structure in a state of substantial deterioration, according to Local Democracy Reporting. Dannevirke Bridge Restrictions and Testing Findings Routine testing conducted in June alongside more recent detailed … Read more
An anonymous Taupō couple who has played Lotto for more than 20 years with their own numbers has won a $1 million first division prize from Saturday’s draw, according to details released about the win. The victory came down to some bonus lines the couple had won the previous Wednesday, giving them the unexpected ticket … Read more
Mount Ruapehu Enters Minor Unrest Scientists are closely monitoring Mount Ruapehu after detecting an increase in volcanic activity that places the volcano in a state of minor unrest, according to geologist Michael Rosenberg. The constant tremor beneath the volcano has risen from a weak to moderate level, marking a change that could signal an early … Read more
A confirmed measles case in Palmerston North with no known travel history or source of infection indicates active community transmission, according to Health New Zealand. The infected individual spent the busy Matariki weekend in Wellington, raising concerns that the virus was contracted in the capital before symptoms appeared. Public Health Investigation and Community Risk Health … Read more
New Zealand experienced its coldest night of the year so far in the early hours of this morning, with temperatures plummeting to -12.5C at Lake Tekapo. According to MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley, the widespread cold snap brought sub-zero air temperatures as far north as Auckland, with frosty conditions reported across much of the country. Temperatures … Read more
Horizons Regional Council is converting three vacant Palmerston North lots, valued at a combined $3.5 million, into staff car parking due to uncertainty surrounding local government reforms. Chief executive Michael McCartney confirmed the decision to use the Victoria Avenue and Grey Street sites for parking following a pause on previous building development plans. Why is … Read more
Horowhenua College has dismissed staff member Asaria Saili following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior toward a student. The school confirmed the dismissal on Monday, noting that internal concerns regarding his conduct were upheld. Police and the Teaching Council continue to investigate the matter, according to school principal Grant Congdon. Why the dismissal occurred … Read more
Waiouru residents have been issued a precautionary notice to stop consuming tap water following the detection of aluminium levels significantly above the national safety standard. According to the Ruapehu District Council and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), a water sample collected on June 10 registered an aluminium concentration of 4.058 mg/L, exceeding the maximum … Read more
Missing Man Located After Triple-Fatal Crash on Desert Road A man who was initially believed to be missing following a fatal two-vehicle crash on the Desert Road has been located, police confirmed. Authorities clarified that the man was not actually in the vehicle at the time of the incident. The crash occurred on State Highway … Read more
WAIOURU — A tragic start to the King’s Birthday long weekend has left seven people dead on New Zealand’s roads, marking the highest holiday road toll in a decade. The latest incident, a triple-fatal crash near Waiouru in the early hours of Monday, has prompted a somber warning from authorities regarding safety on the nation’s … Read more