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Vintage Vehicles Bring Hospital Campaign To Wellington
Vintage Vehicles Bring Hospital Campaign To Wellington
Community   -   Jan 17, 2025

* A convoy of vintage vehicles showcased support for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. * The convoy travelled through Dunedin, ending with a bold message for Wellington politicians. * The campaign calls for the government to deliver the hospital initially promised for the South. A convoy of vintage vehicles, led by a

Arms Act Public Consultation Commences
Arms Act Public Consultation Commences
New Zealand   -   Jan 14, 2025

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,

Top Baby Names Revealed: Noah Retains #1 for Boys, Isla Returns for Girls
Top Baby Names Revealed: Noah Retains #1 for Boys, Isla Returns for Girls
New Zealand   -   Jan 08, 2025

Noah has once again topped the list as the most popular baby name for boys in New Zealand in 2024, retaining its number one spot for the second year in a row. On the girls' side, Isla has reclaimed the top position, making a notable return after narrowly missing

SIT To Regain Regional Polytechnic Status
SIT To Regain Regional Polytechnic Status
Education   -   Jan 08, 2025

* Invercargill City Mayor hails return of SIT as a win for students. * Government to reinstate standalone polytechnics from January 2026. * Vocational education system redesign aims to strengthen regional economies. The return of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) as an autonomous institution has sparked optimism in Invercargill. Mayor Nobby Clark,

Devil’s Staircase Crash: One Dead, Two Critical, 20 Injured in Tour Bus Collision
Devil’s Staircase Crash: One Dead, Two Critical, 20 Injured in Tour Bus Collision
News   -   Dec 20, 2024

* SH6 crash involves bus and two cars, leaving one dead and several injured. * Emergency services confirm multiple injuries; road closure expected to last overnight. * Motorists warned of significant delays, with detour adding 2.5 hours to travel time. UPDATE 2am: SH6 is now OPEN between Kingston township and Wye Creek.

Firearms And Drugs Seized In Central Police Raids
Firearms And Drugs Seized In Central Police Raids
News   -   Dec 20, 2024

* Police seized firearms, drugs, and ammunition in raids across Otago Lakes Central. * Operation Speargrass targeted drug suppliers and found improperly stored firearms. * Four individuals face penalties, including arrests and suspended firearms licences. Police conducted a series of targeted raids across Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka, and Queenstown this week as

Police Request Help With Lake Hāwea Murder
Police Request Help With Lake Hāwea Murder
News   -   Dec 11, 2024

Police are continuing to investigate the death of Karen White, a 60-year-old Invercargill woman, who was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on 8 March 2024. Authorities have confirmed that Mrs White died from injuries sustained in a significant assault. Officers are currently interviewing multiple individuals to better understand the

Red Tape Tipline Hits 300 Reports
Red Tape Tipline Hits 300 Reports
Business   -   Dec 02, 2024

In its first week, the newly launched Red Tape tipline received over 300 reports from New Zealanders frustrated by excessive regulations, according to Regulation Minister Hon David Seymour. “Red tape wastes valuable time, money and sanity,” Seymour said. “I am not surprised to see an outpouring of discontent from Kiwis

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