[ad_1] Visitors to the Mackenzie District lakes are told that they risk losing access to local lakes if they continue to contaminate the water. The Canterbury Regional Environment Council, along with the Upper Waitaki Water Area Committee, launched a campaign saying that “one poop can shut down the lake.” Committee …
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[ad_1] REVIEW: Having pulled the latest season off its Friday primetime on TVNZ2 after just a couple of episodes, the state broadcaster has devised a new strategy to Doctor who Return. Clearly “Chasing” the fanbase of the most prominent supporting actor, tonight’s holiday special (Saturday) Dalek Revolution airs at 7 …
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[ad_1] A vehicle crashed into a power pole on Great South Rd early this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward A pedestrian is in hospital after sustaining a serious injury when he was struck by a car in central Auckland overnight. Emergency services were called at the end of Victoria St …
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[ad_1] A 4.2 earthquake in the early morning shook Wellington. Photo / Geonet An early morning 4.2 earthquake shook Wellington residents this morning. Geonet reported the earthquake at 4.57 am, with a depth of 26 km, 5 km west of Upper Hutt. Geonet reported it as a moderate and 7623 …
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[ad_1] Police at the southern end of the SH1 detour through Hikurangi after a child was killed in a head-on collision. Photo / Imran Ali State Highway 1 north of Whangārei has reopened after a serious frontal accident this afternoon in which a child died. Five others were injured in …
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[ad_1] It was a world where locks and casualties were often the norm. But as a new year dawned after the coronavirus pandemic defined 2020, New Zealand was among the few nations where people were celebrating, singing and cheering. While the celebrations for many people abroad were, or will be, …
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[ad_1] The first day of 2021 is expected to be mostly good for the North Island and the upper South Island, but there is a risk of heavy rain further south on Friday, spreading to some northern areas on Saturday. MetService has issued a heavy rain advisory for northern Otago, …
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[ad_1] Taken as souvenirs and even turned to concrete, New Zealand’s famous Moeraki Boulders / Te Kaihinaki vandalism peaked in the mid-1970s with a bold plan to get a little closer to a parking lot. For Ngāi Tahu, the boulders represent gourds of the ancient waka Araiteuru after it sank …
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[ad_1] Gang affiliation is increasing. Stuff talks to experts, leaders and gang members about why young people are joining gangs in New Zealand and how to deal with the violent consequences. Georgia-May Gilbertson Reports. Even a nationwide shutdown did nothing to curb the rise of gangs in New Zealand last …
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[ad_1] An explosives detection specialist dog flew to Gisborne. Photo / Gisborne Herald Gisborne airport has reopened after an explosives detection specialist dog was airlifted after a bomb threat. Hundreds of passengers, including dozens returning home from the popular Rhythm & Vines festival, saw their travel plans confused with planes …
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