Emergency services are at the intersection of Sunnynook Rd and Sycamore Dr in Sunnynook this evening.
New Zealand
7:17pm
Chris Hipkins said today he wanted a greatly improved version of National's legislation "implemented" by the next government after the election.
Politics
6:38pm
3:11
A leak at a commercial property led to more than 20 times the usual volume of water being used from February to June.
6:30pm
NZ Sotheby's International Realty said data which may have been accessed included names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
Crime and Justice
5:30pm
As part of its "no new taxes" commitment, National has ruled out a bed tax if re-elected.
4:40pm
2:24
The pair face multiple charges after police seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, firearms, cash and assets including a home, drift car and motorbike.
4:08pm
The affected products were sold at Ford New Zealand and Bridgestone stores from December 12, 2024 to February 17, 2026.
3:49pm
If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history and would likely face legal challenges.
3:39pm
Budget airline begins its first direct flights between Australia and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural Melbourne to Colombo service departing today.
2:49pm
Taurima is stepping down ahead of starting a new role next year.
Te Ao Māori
2:45pm
A councillor says any charges would need to be balanced with investment in transport alternatives.
2:40pm
Students in Stratford High School uniform were barred from entering the store unless they were with a parent, caregiver or teacher.
Business
2:10pm
One motorist said the vehicle was "causing quite a few problems for other drivers".
1:39pm
0:11
The Auckland show pushes the festival into the tail end of the summer calendar rather than the long-weekend slot Kiwi audiences have come to expect.
Entertainment
1:02pm
A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer.
Environment
12:38pm
The alleged kingpin of the Vietnamese group was among those arrested after police carried out 19 raids across Auckland.
12:32pm
0:58
A slow-moving system is set to dump up to 500mm of rain on the West Coast, while heavy snow threatens inland Canterbury and Otago.
11:24am
The Government proposes capping rates at 4% – with annual rates increases within an initial target range of 2% to 4%.
11:15am
4:53
National's decision to stick with Christopher Luxon appears at odds with the wider public.
11:14am
Local Government Minister Simon Watts delivers a major announcement on the future of local government.
11:12am
Officers found a loaded shotgun and pistol, ammunition, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a protective vest in his backpack.
10:51am
The leader of a fringe religious group Kaixiao Liu has been sentenced to 10 years and 5 months imprisonment for the manslaughter and kidnapping of one of his followers.
10:43am
The former minister has refused to shed further light on the failed leadership challenge that cost him his portfolios, saying he is focused on looking forward.
10:25am
After severe weather events, stricter consent rules were brought in to reduce wood debris reaching beaches and waterways.
10:23am
In the first three months of the year, students borrowed $1.145 billion, 19% or $184 million more than the same period in 2025.
10:11am
