Latest Regional Headlines [Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car In Papatoetoe](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00191/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-in-papatoetoe.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 6:52 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Great South Road in Papatoetoe last night (8 March).The incident was reported to Police at 10pm.The driver of the car left the scene immediately following the collision.A car believed to be …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00191/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-in-papatoetoe.htm) [Fatal Crash, State Highway 2, Poukawa](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00190/fatal-crash-state-highway-2-poukawa.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 6:52 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police can confirm two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2, Poukawa earlier this afternoon.
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at 2:32pm.Two people sadly died at the scene.A third person received critical injuries.
The Serious …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00190/fatal-crash-state-highway-2-poukawa.htm) [Fatal water-related incident, Omaha](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00189/fatal-water-related-incident-omaha.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 6:49 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police can confirm that a person has died, following a water-related incident at Omaha this afternoon.Shortly before 3pm Police received a report of a person needing assistance in the water off the north end of Omaha Beach.Emergency services responded …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00189/fatal-water-related-incident-omaha.htm) [One Person In Custody Following Takaka House Fire](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00188/one-person-in-custody-following-takaka-house-fire.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:12 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Nelson Police have taken one person into custody following a suspicious house fire in Upper Takaka this morning.Emergency services were called to the fire at 3:26 this morning.Thankfully, no one was injured.Enquiries into the circumstances of …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00188/one-person-in-custody-following-takaka-house-fire.htm) [Correction – Court Date For Two Men Arrested On West Coast](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00187/correction-court-date-for-two-men-arrested-on-west-coast.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:11 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) An earlier media release regarding two arrests on the West Coast as part of Operation Barber contained an incorrect court date.The correct date for their appearance in Greymouth District Court is 11 March 2024.
Police apologise for the error and any …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00187/correction-court-date-for-two-men-arrested-on-west-coast.htm) [Two Arrests On West Coast, Drugs And Cash Seized](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00186/two-arrests-on-west-coast-drugs-and-cash-seized.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:10 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Two men have been arrested in Hokitika and Dobson this week as part of an operation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the area.
Four search warrants were executed on Friday 8 February by the West Coast’s Tactical Crime Unit and Criminal …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00186/two-arrests-on-west-coast-drugs-and-cash-seized.htm) [Police Investigating Death In Massey, Auckland](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00184/police-investigating-death-in-massey-auckland.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 2:01 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old man at a Massey, Auckland property last night.Police were called to the residential property at 9.20pm and located the man unresponsive.Medical attention was immediately provided however …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00184/police-investigating-death-in-massey-auckland.htm) [Dunedin Police Arrest Five People Following Serious Assault](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00183/dunedin-police-arrest-five-people-following-serious-assault.htm) Saturday, 9 March 2024, 1:53 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Detective Senior Sergeant Nik Leigh: Dunedin Police have arrested and charged five people in relation to a serious assault on Selwyn Street on Saturday 2 March.
A number of search warrants were executed around the Dunedin area on 8 March, resulting in …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00183/dunedin-police-arrest-five-people-following-serious-assault.htm) [Comvita Celebrates Saving The Wild Charity Founder Jamie Joseph On International Women’s Day](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00182/comvita-celebrates-saving-the-wild-charity-founder-jamie-joseph-on-international-womens-day.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:10 pm | [Comvita New Zealand](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Comvita_New_Zealand) Comvita Limited (NZX:CVT) Jamie Joseph and the New Zealand charity she founded, Saving the Wild, have come a long way since she first approached Comvita in 2019 for a Mānuka honey donation to help treat rhino survivors, who were impacted by …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00182/comvita-celebrates-saving-the-wild-charity-founder-jamie-joseph-on-international-womens-day.htm) [Work Underway To Repair Local Road Dropouts](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00181/work-underway-to-repair-local-road-dropouts.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 8:53 pm | [Gisborne District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Gisborne_District_Council) Repair work has started on the first of more than 900 local road dropouts.Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the repairs will provide much-needed safety and resilience for communities who use these rural roads every day.“We’re building back,” says …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00181/work-underway-to-repair-local-road-dropouts.htm) [Highest Ranked Catholic Church Officials In NZ Accused Of Child Sexual Assault Sought High-Level Court Suppression](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00180/highest-ranked-catholic-church-officials-in-nz-accused-of-child-sexual-assault-sought-high-level-court-suppression.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 8:34 pm | [SNAP](https://info.scoop.co.nz/SNAP) In April 2023, credible reports of clerical child sexual assault and other abuses including psychological torture perpetrated against innocent and helpless children by clergy who went on to become high-ranked officials in New Zealand’s Catholic Church, …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00180/highest-ranked-catholic-church-officials-in-nz-accused-of-child-sexual-assault-sought-high-level-court-suppression.htm) [Arrests Made After Cannabis Located](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00179/arrests-made-after-cannabis-located.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 8:28 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) A bizarre report of theft in Mahora, Hastings, resulted in both the informant and suspect being put into handcuffs.The report of offending began with a 111 call at 2.15am on Tuesday, when a concerned Williams Street resident noticed a balaclava-clad …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00179/arrests-made-after-cannabis-located.htm) [Minister Upston’s visit to Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau on Internatiuonal Women’s Day](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00178/minister-upstons-visit-to-vinnies-tamaki-makaurau-on-internatiuonal-womens-day.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 5:18 pm | [Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Vinnies_Tamaki_Makaurau) To celebrate International Women’s Day ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau was honoured to host the Acting Minister for Women’s Affairs, the Minister of Social Development, Child Poverty Reduction, and Community and Voluntary …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00178/minister-upstons-visit-to-vinnies-tamaki-makaurau-on-internatiuonal-womens-day.htm) [UPDATE: Arrest made following aggravated robberies](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00177/update-arrest-made-following-aggravated-robberies.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 5:15 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Wellington Police investigating two aggravated robberies relating to crypto currency deals made over the social media platform Discord have this morning made an arrest.A 32-year-old man is due to appear in the Wellington …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00177/update-arrest-made-following-aggravated-robberies.htm) [Update – Raglan Homicide Investigation](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00176/update-raglan-homicide-investigation.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 5:14 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders: Police investigating the death of Cedric Maniapoto can confirm he was fatally shot and found at an address just north of Raglan early on Tuesday morning.“We are working hard to get to the bottom of what has …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00176/update-raglan-homicide-investigation.htm) [Third Arrest Made In Mangamuka Homicide Investigation](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00175/third-arrest-made-in-mangamuka-homicide-investigation.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 4:27 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police have arrested a third person in relation to the death of a man in Mangamuka on the weekend.A 38-year-old man will appear in the Kaikohe District court today charged with assault.Police were notified at around 9pm on Sunday of a person who …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00175/third-arrest-made-in-mangamuka-homicide-investigation.htm) [Coastguard Waihi Beach Rescues Yachtsman Overnight](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00174/coastguard-waihi-beach-rescues-yachtsman-overnight.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 4:02 pm | [Coastguard](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Coastguard) Last night, Coastguard Waihi Beach successful conducted a search and rescue operation after a keeler ran aground on Bowentown Bar.
The incident occurred when a yachtsman misjudged the tide in the channel and contacted Coastguard at 10:24pm for assistance….[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00174/coastguard-waihi-beach-rescues-yachtsman-overnight.htm) [Sports And Comedy Legends Volunteer With NZFN To Celebrate 25 Million Kilograms Of Food Distributed To Kiwis In Need ](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00173/sports-and-comedy-legends-volunteer-with-nzfn-to-celebrate-25-million-kilograms-of-food-distributed-to-kiwis-in-need.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 4:02 pm | [New Zealand Food Network](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Food_Network) Not-for-profit, New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) has distributed over 25 million kilograms of rescued and donated food to Kiwis in need in just 3.5 years.To celebrate this momentous milestone, the team at NZFN were joined by Rugby World Champion legend, …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00173/sports-and-comedy-legends-volunteer-with-nzfn-to-celebrate-25-million-kilograms-of-food-distributed-to-kiwis-in-need.htm) [Fatality Following Fire, Normanby, South Taranaki](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00172/fatality-following-fire-normanby-south-taranaki.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:53 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police can confirm that an infant has died following a fire at a property in Fitzroy Street, Normanby, South Taranaki reported at 4.10am today.Police and FENZ investigators are at the scene and a scene examination is underway, along with enquiries in the …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00172/fatality-following-fire-normanby-south-taranaki.htm) [Serious Crash, State Highway 2, Poukawa – Eastern](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00171/serious-crash-state-highway-2-poukawa-eastern.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 3:11 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) State Highway 2, Poukawa is closed following a serious crash.Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at 2:32pm.Initial indications are that there are serious injuries.Diversions are in place, motorists are advised to avoid the …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00171/serious-crash-state-highway-2-poukawa-eastern.htm) [Church Street Update](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00170/church-street-update.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:28 pm | [Fire and Emergency NZ](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Fire_and_Emergency_NZ) Fire and Emergency are in attendance at an incident on Church Street in central Wellington this afternoon.Crews were alerted to an alarm activation at an apartment building around 1pm.Upon arrival crews were able to ascertain there had been an …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00170/church-street-update.htm) [Sculpture Trail Raises Over $320,000 For Local Charity Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00169/sculpture-trail-raises-over-320000-for-local-charity-laura-fergusson-brain-injury-trust.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:26 pm | [Joint Press Release](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Joint_Press_Release) Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail sculptures were auctioned last night at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetū, raising over $320,000 for local charity Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust.
Trust CEO Kathryn Jones said, “We are absolutely delighted …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00169/sculpture-trail-raises-over-320000-for-local-charity-laura-fergusson-brain-injury-trust.htm) [Police Carry Out Further Patrols At Petrol Stations Overnight And Into The Weekend](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00168/police-carry-out-further-patrols-at-petrol-stations-overnight-and-into-the-weekend.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:02 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police are continuing to be highly visible across Auckland forecourts, with frontline staff prioritising visits overnight alongside demand.Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says petrol stations in communities right across the region were visited overnight….
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00168/police-carry-out-further-patrols-at-petrol-stations-overnight-and-into-the-weekend.htm) [Have you seen John?](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00167/have-you-seen-john.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:42 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate 16-year-old John who has been reported missing.John was last seen on 21 February at his home in Glendene.He is described as about 182cms tall with a black crewcut hairstyle and a thin build.
John …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00167/have-you-seen-john.htm) [ NIWA Data Shows Significance Of Cyclone Gabrielle Flooding](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00166/niwa-data-shows-significance-of-cyclone-gabrielle-flooding.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:15 pm | [Hawke’s Bay Regional Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hawke’s_Bay_Regional_Council) Scientific analysis of Cyclone Gabrielle’s flooding has underlined the extraordinary magnitude of the event.The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) undertook analysis of the flood flows that occurred at 20 river gauge sites …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00166/niwa-data-shows-significance-of-cyclone-gabrielle-flooding.htm) [Praise For Police On Fuel Station Visits](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00165/praise-for-police-on-fuel-station-visits.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:14 pm | [Motor Trade Association](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Motor_Trade_Association) The 94 ‘prevention visits’ by police to service stations across Auckland last night, after a spate of violent robberies earlier this week, are a step in the right direction, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.MTA Chief Executive Lee …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00165/praise-for-police-on-fuel-station-visits.htm) [Council Purchases First Category 3 Property](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00164/council-purchases-first-category-3-property.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:13 pm | [Gisborne District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Gisborne_District_Council) The buy-out of Category 3 residential properties across Tairāwhiti has commenced, with Council taking ownership of the first Category 3 property yesterday, 8 March 2024.Mayor Rehette Stoltz, says the settlement of the first Category 3 property …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00164/council-purchases-first-category-3-property.htm) [Scenario Village – New Frontline Training Facility Officially Open](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00163/scenario-village-new-frontline-training-facility-officially-open.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 12:16 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) A new purpose-built training facility, designed by the frontline for the frontline, has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College today.Scenario Village — a realistic training facility consisting of three different full-scale …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00163/scenario-village-new-frontline-training-facility-officially-open.htm) [Dunedin City Council’s 17.4% Rates Hike Unacceptable](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00162/dunedin-city-councils-174-rates-hike-unacceptable.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:18 am | [New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers’_Union) Responding to Dunedin City Council’s proposal to hike rates by 17.4% for the 2024/25 financial year, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: “The false argument that time and again gets thrown out by councils is that these monstrous rate hikes …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00162/dunedin-city-councils-174-rates-hike-unacceptable.htm) [15.8% Rates Hike Shows Tauranga Long Term Plan Must Be Delayed Until After Democracy Returns](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00161/158-rates-hike-shows-tauranga-long-term-plan-must-be-delayed-until-after-democracy-returns.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:54 am | [New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Taxpayers’_Union) Responding to news that Tauranga City Council is proposing a 15.8% rates hike, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “With the Taxpayers’ Union’s latest Ratepayers’ Report revealing Tauranga City Council had 190.5 FTE …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00161/158-rates-hike-shows-tauranga-long-term-plan-must-be-delayed-until-after-democracy-returns.htm) [Tuk Tuk Thai Takes Out Cool As Challenge](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00160/tuk-tuk-thai-takes-out-cool-as-challenge.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:51 am | [Porirua City Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Porirua_City_Council) The votes were counted, the judges sipped and a Porirua entrant has once again taken out the Cool As Challenge.
Nineteen cafes and restaurants in Porirua – along with a number from Lower Hutt – entered the competition to find the tastiest summer drink …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00160/tuk-tuk-thai-takes-out-cool-as-challenge.htm) [Research Centre For Threatened Taonga Species](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00159/research-centre-for-threatened-taonga-species.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:51 am | [Hokonui Runanga](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hokonui_Runanga) Hokonui Rūnanga is looking into setting up a research centre grounded in mātauranga dedicated to kanakana and other taonga species.
The kanakana is a jawless fish that looks like an eel but is more closely related to sharks.It predates dinosaurs and …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00159/research-centre-for-threatened-taonga-species.htm) [Community Input Needed To Help Make Generational Decisions For The Bay ](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00158/community-input-needed-to-help-make-generational-decisions-for-the-bay.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:47 am | [Bay of Plenty Regional Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Bay_of_Plenty_Regional_Council) Today Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council kicks off public consultation on its draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034.
The Long Term Plan sets the Regional Council’s strategic direction for the next 10 years, including the work that will be delivered …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00158/community-input-needed-to-help-make-generational-decisions-for-the-bay.htm) [Hope Home Marks Milestone With Walls And Roofing Completion: A Testament To Community Generosity](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00157/hope-home-marks-milestone-with-walls-and-roofing-completion-a-testament-to-community-generosity.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:06 am | [Hope Homes](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hope_Homes) The Hope Home project, pioneered by Fowler Homes in support of New Zealand’s leading youth mental health charity I Am Hope charity, is making “great” progress as walls and roofing have been successfully installed, marking a pivotal moment in the …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00157/hope-home-marks-milestone-with-walls-and-roofing-completion-a-testament-to-community-generosity.htm) [Otago Couple In ‘utter Disbelief’ After Winning $12.3 Million](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00156/otago-couple-in-utter-disbelief-after-winning-123-million.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:35 am | [Lotto New Zealand](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Lotto_New_Zealand) An Otago couple are in ‘utter disbelief’ after winning $12.3 million with Powerball last Saturday.The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, are regular MyLotto players who bought a Triple Dip ticket after a small win the draw before.“We actually …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00156/otago-couple-in-utter-disbelief-after-winning-123-million.htm) [Police Seek Information After Assault In Levin](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00155/police-seek-information-after-assault-in-levin.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:33 am | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Horowhenua Police are seeking assistance from the public after an assault in Levin.Police were alerted to an assault at a commercial property on Bath Street around 6pm on Wednesday 6 March, which then moved to Oxford Street.Police would like to …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00155/police-seek-information-after-assault-in-levin.htm) [Low Rehoming Rates Threaten Kaimanawa Horses’ Long-term Future](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00154/low-rehoming-rates-threaten-kaimanawa-horses-long-term-future.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 9:09 am | [Kaimanawa Heritage Horses](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Kaimanawa_Heritage_Horses) The official 2024 Muster count has been completed by the Dept of Conservation (DOC) which has confirmed that there are 530 horses in the Waiouru Ranges.Confirming the number of horses in the ranges marks our official start on the push to find as many …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00154/low-rehoming-rates-threaten-kaimanawa-horses-long-term-future.htm) [New Fast Track Bill Targets Coromandel](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00153/new-fast-track-bill-targets-coromandel.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 7:15 am | [Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Coromandel_Watchdog_of_Hauraki) 07 March The Fast Track Bill has targeted especially protected areas on the Coromandel Peninsula for mining, says Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, “ The new Fast Track Approvals Bill will see the environmental protection created in Schedule …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00153/new-fast-track-bill-targets-coromandel.htm) [Information Sought Following Aggravated Robberies In Wellington](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00152/information-sought-following-aggravated-robberies-in-wellington.htm) Friday, 8 March 2024, 7:13 am | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Wellington Police are investigating two aggravated robberies at New World supermarkets and would like to identify and speak to the two men pictured, who may be able to assist with enquiries.Both robberies are related to crypto currency where victims …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00152/information-sought-following-aggravated-robberies-in-wellington.htm) [Emergency Housing Revamp Needs To Focus On Human Rights And Te Tiriti](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00151/emergency-housing-revamp-needs-to-focus-on-human-rights-and-te-tiriti.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 5:24 pm | [New Zealand Human Rights Commission ](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Human_Rights_Commission_) The human rights of people experiencing homelessness need to be at the centre of the Government’s revamp of the emergency housing system says Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission.“Everyone has the right to a decent home in Aotearoa New …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00151/emergency-housing-revamp-needs-to-focus-on-human-rights-and-te-tiriti.htm) [A+ Effort From Police Sees Two In Custody](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00150/a-effort-from-police-sees-two-in-custody.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:54 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police responded quickly, arresting two people, following a report of a burglary at a Manurewa school on Wednesday evening.Counties Manukau Central Area Commander, Inspector Adam Pyne, says nearby security alerted Police to an alarm activation at …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00150/a-effort-from-police-sees-two-in-custody.htm) [Beehive Thieves Target Cromwell Property](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00149/beehive-thieves-target-cromwell-property.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:49 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Cromwell Police are appealing for the public’s help after dozens of beehives were stolen from a Mount Pisa property.
The burglary is thought to have occurred between Monday night and Tuesday morning this week.The sheer volume of hives would require …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00149/beehive-thieves-target-cromwell-property.htm) [Breaking Beats Brings Its Electronic Music Festival To Lower Hutt](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00148/breaking-beats-brings-its-electronic-music-festival-to-lower-hutt.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:42 pm | [Hutt City Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hutt_City_Council) Electronic music fans break out the dancing shoes, Breaking Beats is coming to Lower Hutt for the first time with its new festival This is Living.And there’s no need for the expected 4000-strong crowd to worry about a sweaty venue, the festival will …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00148/breaking-beats-brings-its-electronic-music-festival-to-lower-hutt.htm) [Greater Protections Needed For Urban Soil To Safeguard Vital Environmental Services](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00147/greater-protections-needed-for-urban-soil-to-safeguard-vital-environmental-services.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:39 pm | [Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Parliamentary_Commissioner_For_The_Environment) Healthy urban soil is the unseen engine room supporting the essential environmental services that our cities’ green spaces provide.But urban soil is under pressure from current approaches to residential development.
This finding is revealed in Urban …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00147/greater-protections-needed-for-urban-soil-to-safeguard-vital-environmental-services.htm) [Have You Seen Charles?](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00146/have-you-seen-charles.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:33 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Charles was last seen 0n 4 March at his home in Otangarei just after midday.He is described as about 180cms tall with black hair and brown eyes and was carrying a Nike bag.Police and Charles’ family are concerned for his wellbeing.
If you’ve …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00146/have-you-seen-charles.htm) [Council Celebrates Pride With Joy In The City](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00145/council-celebrates-pride-with-joy-in-the-city.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:56 pm | [Wellington City Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Wellington_City_Council) Wellington City Council has proudly supported the rainbow community and various iterations of the Pride Festival and Parade for decades through funding, hosting activities, logistical support, venue subsidies and promotion – and this year is …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00145/council-celebrates-pride-with-joy-in-the-city.htm) [Urgent Overnight Closure: SH16 Eastbound Link To SH1 Northbound Link, Newton Road](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00144/urgent-overnight-closure-sh16-eastbound-link-to-sh1-northbound-link-newton-road.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:10 pm | [NZTA](https://info.scoop.co.nz/NZTA) Due to a fire under the Newton Road bridge last night, there will be an urgent closure on SH16 eastbound link to SH1 northbound link between 9pm and 5am to carry out repair work and inspection of the Newton Road bridge.A full eastbound closure will be in …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00144/urgent-overnight-closure-sh16-eastbound-link-to-sh1-northbound-link-newton-road.htm) [Know A Local Hero? Tell Us About Them](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00143/know-a-local-hero-tell-us-about-them.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:08 pm | [Porirua City Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Porirua_City_Council) Nominations open Friday 8 March for the highest honours for volunteers in Porirua.The Porirua Civic Awards recognise local people who have contributed to the city with their leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or commitment, often behind the scenes …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00143/know-a-local-hero-tell-us-about-them.htm) [Police Patrol 94 Forecourts Overnight, Investigations Progress Into Incidents At Auckland Petrol Stations](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00142/police-patrol-94-forecourts-overnight-investigations-progress-into-incidents-at-auckland-petrol-stations.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:46 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police are stepping up visibility at Auckland petrol station forecourts, as investigations make progress into recent offending in the region.Since Sunday, there have been five incidents at petrol stations across the Auckland region this week.Detective …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00142/police-patrol-94-forecourts-overnight-investigations-progress-into-incidents-at-auckland-petrol-stations.htm) [Community Call Aids Police In Mail Theft Case](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00141/community-call-aids-police-in-mail-theft-case.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:35 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00141/community-call-aids-police-in-mail-theft-case.htm) [Police Hot On The Heels Of Alleged Offender](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00140/police-hot-on-the-heels-of-alleged-offender.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:22 pm | [New Zealand Police](https://info.scoop.co.nz/New_Zealand_Police) Police have poured cold water on an alleged firebug’s repeat offending in Pukekohe.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police have been making enquiries into a number of alleged arsons in the area.“In the early hours …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00140/police-hot-on-the-heels-of-alleged-offender.htm) [Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika) Now Operative ](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00139/plan-change-4-tara-ika-now-operative.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:06 pm | [Horowhenua District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Horowhenua_District_Council) One of the most significant and transformational urban development projects in our history is a step closer, with the Proposed Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika Growth Area) to become operative on Tuesday 26 March 2024.Tara-Ika, a 420 hectare block of land …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00139/plan-change-4-tara-ika-now-operative.htm) [ Fine Weather For The Weekend](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00138/fine-weather-for-the-weekend.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:49 pm | [MetService](https://info.scoop.co.nz/MetService) Covering period of Thursday 7 – Monday 11 March After the windy and wild start to the week, high pressure rebuilds across Aotearoa New Zealand in time for the weekend, bringing generally settled and dry weather for much of the country….[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00138/fine-weather-for-the-weekend.htm) [Kia Hiwa Rā! Māori Economic Development Fund Open For Applications](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00137/kia-hiwa-ra-maori-economic-development-fund-open-for-applications.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:44 pm | [Kapiti Coast District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Kapiti_Coast_District_Council) Kāpiti Coast District Council invites Kāpiti whānau, hapū, iwi, ngā mātāwaka and Māori businesses to apply to the Māori Economic Development Fund which is now open.The contestable fund has $65,000 available this year for projects that align …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00137/kia-hiwa-ra-maori-economic-development-fund-open-for-applications.htm) [Discover Christchurch’s Vegan Food Scene At The Vegan Night Mākete On Easter Saturday, March 30th](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00136/discover-christchurchs-vegan-food-scene-at-the-vegan-night-makete-on-easter-saturday-march-30th.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:31 pm | [Christchurch Vegan Society](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Christchurch_Vegan_Society) Christchurch, March 7th – for the veggie lovers! Check out the vibrant vegan food scene of Christchurch at the Vegan Night Mākete.Hosted by the Christchurch Vegan Society, this monthly event offers something a bit different to surprise your guests …
[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00136/discover-christchurchs-vegan-food-scene-at-the-vegan-night-makete-on-easter-saturday-march-30th.htm) [Community Climate Fund Opens](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00135/community-climate-fund-opens.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 12:27 pm | [Masterton District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Masterton_District_Council) Applications open tomorrow (Friday 8 March) for Masterton District Council’s Community Climate Fund, launched last year and offering grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, from a total fund of $50,000.Last year eight groups received funding, that met criteria …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00135/community-climate-fund-opens.htm) [Involve Kids In Environmental Sustainability, Up To $5,000 Towards Your Project](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00134/involve-kids-in-environmental-sustainability-up-to-5000-towards-your-project.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:47 am | [Bay of Plenty Regional Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Bay_of_Plenty_Regional_Council) Now is the time to involve your tamaki in protecting the whenua and preparing for the impacts of climate change and natural hazards.Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s School Sustainability and Resilience Fund is open and is seeking applications from …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00134/involve-kids-in-environmental-sustainability-up-to-5000-towards-your-project.htm) [Otago Community Trust Distributes Over $1.2 Million In First Funding Round For 2024](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00133/otago-community-trust-distributes-over-12-million-in-first-funding-round-for-2024.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:31 am | [Otago Community Trust](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Otago_Community_Trust) The Otago Community Trust today announced its latest round of community funding, awarding over $1.2 million to 47 recipients throughout the region.
The grants will support a wide range of community initiatives, with a particular focus on youth, …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00133/otago-community-trust-distributes-over-12-million-in-first-funding-round-for-2024.htm) [ Possum Control By Landowners Crucial To Reduce Populations](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00132/possum-control-by-landowners-crucial-to-reduce-populations.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:56 am | [Hawke’s Bay Regional Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Hawke’s_Bay_Regional_Council) Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reminding landowners that possum control remains their responsibility as the move to Regional Council led control is on hold.Regional Council Catchment Management Lead Biosecurity Matt Short says its important landowners …[More >>](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00132/possum-control-by-landowners-crucial-to-reduce-populations.htm) [Opinion Piece – Striking The Right Balance – Maximising Value From Council-owned Property ](https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2403/S00131/opinion-piece-striking-the-right-balance-maximising-value-from-council-owned-property.htm) Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:53 am | [Horowhenua District Council](https://info.scoop.co.nz/Horowhenua_District_Council) As Council grapples with the mounting costs across Horowhenua, a renewed focus is emerging on leveraging existing land holdings to maximise benefits for our community.Some parcels have been repurposed or redeveloped, yielding benefits that far outweigh …
