NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

27 Jun 2025

Search

Wild weather: Auckland road reopens after debris from fallen roof forced closure
The road was closed after wind blew a 25-30m section of roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure.

Construction begins on new $88 million mental health centre in Lower Hutt
Health Minister Simeon Brown says it is an important milestone for Lower Hutt and the wider region.

'Not really appreciated': Kiwi Formula E driver calls for New Zealand race
It seems Kiwi petrolheads are exactly what they claim to be, with the world’s biggest electric championship struggling to capture interest in New Zealand.

Weather live: Severe weather lashes parts of North Island, flooding, state of emergency in South Island regions
One of the stopbanks being monitored by Marlborough Emergency Management has become unstable, prompting a warning for Renwick residents.

Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.

Highway blocked after three-car crash near Taihape
Two people have been injured in the collision on State Highway 1.

Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.

Carden Mulholland of collapsed CBL insurance must pay $1.2m for being an accessory
Carden Mulholland knew and participated in decision-making but his lack of action during the collapse of CBL insurance group has landed him a steep penalty.

Permanent test flight space will make Canterbury global aerospace innovation leader - Minister for Space
From 7 August, six areas will be permanently designated for aviation companies to test tech.

What do the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.

'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, with athletes competing across 12 sports.

Driver in serious condition after car submerged in Marlborough floodwaters
A man in Kaituna was forced to flee his car as floodwaters from the nearby Wairau River rose, and ended up trapped in a tree.

Loafers Lodge fire: First manslaughter accused named as Marie Louise Murphy
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.

Chilean brothers arrested at Auckland hotel after allegedly importing cocaine
The men, one aged 34 and the other 26, are jointly charged with importing cocaine into New Zealand on 21 June.

Have your say on bylaw shakeup
Vehicles may soon be banned from accessing the foreshore of Castlepoint Beach after a review of Wairarapa bylaws.

Jobseekers' battle not improving, taking a toll
One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year.

Waikato to host Te Matatini 2027
It has been confirmed that Waikato will host the next Te Matatini competition, after Te Tauihu was dropped in May.

US stocks rise to the brink of a record and recover nearly all their 20% springtime drop
The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and is sitting just 0.05% below its all-time closing high, which was set in February.

Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old boy after fleeing driver incident
Court documents seen by RNZ allege that Brendan Scott Munster assaulted the boy after a fleeing driver incident.

Norfolk Island Council defends waste management amid illegal asbestos dumping fears
It says the illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated material is creating health risks for those who dump the material and potentially to others.

Crash at notorious New Plymouth intersection
Three people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash at a notoriously dangerous intersection north of New Plymouth.