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Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found low levels of toxic algae in Waituna Lagoon. Toxic algae, or planktonic cyanobacteria (floating or suspended algae found in lakes), is different to that found in rivers during warmer months, but still produces toxins that can be harmful to people a

The prime minister is announcing Cabinet’s decision on possible changes to alert levels for Auckland, Northland and parts of Waikato. Rest of New Zealand stays stuck in level 2. Covid 19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will also be part of the

Powerball was not struck this evening and has climbed to a massive $42 million on Wednesday night. “Wednesday’s $42 million Powerball jackpot is one of the largest prizes ever on offer in New Zealand – it’s one for the Lotto NZ history books,” says Kirsten Robinson, Senior Corporate Communications M

Auckland will stay in Covid-19 alert level 4 for another week until 11.59pm next Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Cabinet has made an in principle decision that Tāmaki Makaurau will then move to alert level 3. The rest of New Zealand will remain in alert level 2 until Tuesday next week.

The City Streets Upgrade is once again moving forward, meaning Esk Street is now open to pedestrians only. COVID-19 restrictions temporarily delayed the start of works in Esk St but contractor Downer has returned to the site to set up and begin stage one of the development that will transform Inverc

Everywhere south of the Auckland boundary moves to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Tuesday. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 for at least two weeks. Northland will remain at Alert Level 4 until at least at 11:59pm on Thursday. Alert Level 3 information on travel, personal movement, exercise, educat

Awarua Synergy has been collecting donations during July for their ‘Winter Warmer Donation Drive’ in support of Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu’s charitable food bank helping whanau in need during tough times. Last year, the team at Awarua Synergy helped Ngā Kete with the launch of their food bank, Pāta

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $6.4 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million. Lotto First Division will be $1 million on Saturday.