Tag: New Zealand


  • Firearms Safety Authority chief Angela Brazier retires after McSkimming report fallout

    Firearms Safety Authority chief Angela Brazier retires after McSkimming report fallout

    Angela Brazier steps down as Firearms Safety Authority chief The executive director of New Zealand’s Firearms Safety Authority, Angela Brazier, has retired two months after the police watchdog delivered a scathing assessment of how authorities handled allegations against former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The decision closes a chapter in the agency’s governance amid ongoing scrutiny…

  • Pan Pac Fire in Hawke’s Bay: Large Blaze Shocks Napier Community

    Pan Pac Fire in Hawke’s Bay: Large Blaze Shocks Napier Community

    Overview: A Rapidly Growing Fire in Hawke’s Bay A large fire has broken out in Hawke’s Bay, with reports of a significant blaze at the Pan Pac plant, just outside Napier. Local residents were awakened by an Emergency Mobile Alert issued just before 2am, as authorities mobilised to contain the flames and protect nearby communities.…

  • Mount Maunganui Driver Charged After Alcohol-Related Crashes

    Mount Maunganui Driver Charged After Alcohol-Related Crashes

    Overview of the Incident A Mount Maunganui driver has been charged after an afternoon incident on Friday that authorities say involved alcohol impairment. Police allege the 56-year-old woman was operating a vehicle while five times over the legal limit, leading to subsequent crashes and potential danger to others on the road. The event reportedly began…

  • Deadly Day on New Zealand Water Prompts Urgent Safety Warnings from Police

    Deadly Day on New Zealand Water Prompts Urgent Safety Warnings from Police

    New Zealand Sees a Tragic Day on Rivers, Lakes and Beaches A string of incidents on New Zealand’s waterways has prompted a nationwide safety warning from police. A day marked by tragedy across rivers, lakes, and beaches left families grieving and authorities reiterating the important steps needed to reduce the risk of drowning. With two…

  • Deadly Day on the Water Prompts Urgent Safety Warnings from Police Across New Zealand

    Deadly Day on the Water Prompts Urgent Safety Warnings from Police Across New Zealand

    Summary of events and police response Following a troubling day on New Zealand’s rivers, lakes, and beaches, police have issued a heightened safety warning to the public. The incidents, which spanned multiple locations, resulted in two confirmed deaths, injuries to two others, and the ongoing search for a missing person. Authorities stress that the danger…

  • Deadly Day on the Water Prompts Police Safety Warning in NZ

    Deadly Day on the Water Prompts Police Safety Warning in NZ

    Police urge heightened caution after deadly day on New Zealand’s waters New Zealand police are issuing a stark warning after a day marked by tragedy across rivers, lakes, and beaches. In what authorities describe as an exceptionally dangerous stretch of weather and water conditions, two lives were lost, two people were injured, and another remains…

  • IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Seizes Opportunity in Tight Series Clash

    IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Seizes Opportunity in Tight Series Clash

    Overview: Live Scores and Stakes in India As India welcomes New Zealand for a high-stakes series ahead of a global event in India, fans are glued to the live score updates that track every boundary, wicket, and strategic move. The exchange isn’t just about the scoreboard; it’s about how both teams adapt to Indian conditions,…

  • Tauranga teen hit by car outside party; driver arrested as responders face aggression

    Tauranga teen hit by car outside party; driver arrested as responders face aggression

    Incident overview A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a car outside a party venue in Tauranga late last night. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the injured teenager was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Police confirmed a driver has been arrested in connection with the crash as the…

  • 14-year-old Girl Hit by Car Outside Tauranga Party; Driver Arrested as Emergency Responders Face Aggression

    14-year-old Girl Hit by Car Outside Tauranga Party; Driver Arrested as Emergency Responders Face Aggression

    Overview of the incident A 14-year-old girl was critically injured after being struck by a car outside a party in Tauranga late last night. Police have confirmed that the driver has been arrested in connection with the incident. The event has raised questions about road safety and the treatment of emergency responders at scenes of…

  • Sunday scorcher: Heatwave warnings as temperatures leap toward 37C in Hastings and Napier

    Sunday scorcher: Heatwave warnings as temperatures leap toward 37C in Hastings and Napier

    Sunday scorcher: Hastings and Napier brace for extreme heat A sweltering weekend is forecast as Hastings is expected to peak around 37C on Sunday, with Napier not far behind at about 36C. The searing temperatures come as a broad heatwave sweeps across the country, driving warnings and advisories from weather and health agencies. While the…