Source: New Zealand Police
The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road is currently blocked due to a crash.
The single vehicle crash was reported just before 10am.
No injuries have been reported.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
A diversion is in place via Pakowhai Road.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police are today continuing the search for missing 17-year-old Marley, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Friday 26 September in Scarborough.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says a helicopter will be utilised to assist with search efforts today.
“Today we are conducting an aerial search of the coastline between Sumner and Godley Head.
“LandSAR will also conduct a further search of an area near Taylors Mistake on Wednesday.”
Residents in Scarborough and Sumner can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area as searches continue.
If you see Marley, please call Police on 111, quoting the file number 250927/3331.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A man is appearing in court today on a murder charge following the death of another man in North Dunedin.
Police located the 36-year-old deceased at a property on Great King Street on Friday afternoon.
The pair are believed to have been known to each other.
The 25-year-old accused is due in Dunedin District Court today.
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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
This document sets out what conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that audit and certify providers of home and community support services (HCSSs) must do to audit and certify these providers against Ngā paerewa Health and disability services standard NZS 8134:2021 (Ngā Paerewa).
It also outlines the roles of other stakeholders operating within the certification scheme, including the Oversight Committee, the Independent Assessment Committee and HealthCERT.
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
Source: New Zealand Police
Police are responding to a single vehicle crash involving a bus on Wellington Road/State Highway 1, near Kilbirnie Cres.
The crash was reported just before 6am.
One person has sustained minor injuries.
Traffic management is in place and motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Trains on the Hutt Valley Line are being impacted while Police respond to an incident near Petone Railway Station this evening.
Police were alerted to the incident about 6.25pm. Cordons are in place and Korokoro Road overbridge is also closed to traffic.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
Train services may be affected for several hours, however commuters should check the Metlink app or website for updates.
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Source: New Zealand Government
Two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work will be significant for thousands of young New Zealanders, Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says.
“Firstly, we’re outlining detail around our Budget announcement that young people aged 18 and 19 will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments if their parents can support them,” Louise Upston says.
“Also today, I’m announcing that young people participating in the Ministry of Social Development’s new Community Job Coaching service can apply for a $1,000 bonus payment if they get a job and stay off the benefit for 12 months.
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age of 25 on Jobseeker Support will spend an average of 18 or more years on a benefit over their lifetimes.
“Currently 15,045* 18–19-year-olds are on the Jobseeker benefit, and I have far greater hopes and aspirations for those young Kiwis than a life on welfare.
“Today I can confirm that we are bringing our Budget initiative forward for implementation to November 2026. From then, all young people aged 18 and 19 without dependent children will have to pass a Parental Assistance Test in order to access Jobseeker Support or the equivalent Emergency Benefit.
“This targets welfare assistance to those who need it the most, as young people will be expected to first be supported by their parents,” Louise Upston says.
The new Parental Assistance Test will kick in when young people apply for a benefit and comprises:
Eligibility for the new bonus payment will apply to 18- to 24-year-olds on Jobseeker Support:
The payment will be available for eligible young people 12 months later, from October 2026 and is a key component of National’s Welfare that Works policy.
“Today’s announcements build on the work the Government has already undertaken to encourage young people into work and are in-line with the National-NZ First coalition agreement.
“Our Government is focused on reducing benefit dependency in young people, and we have already introduced a number of initiatives such as a new phone-based employment case management service.
“We’ve got 4000 places for young people to get community job coaching. We’ve also got more regular work seminars, and a traffic light system to help them stay on track with their benefit obligations.
“I am determined that young New Zealanders see education, work and training as their best options for the future,” Louise Upston says.
Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash in Aka Aka this morning.
The single vehicle crash was reported just before 5:30am on Aka Aka Road.
The road has since re-opened.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The circumstances of the man’s death remain unclear, and Police are working to understand what occurred in the lead-up to this incident. Officers are particularly focused on tracing the man’s movements over the past two weeks and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist.
“We are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this man’s death,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend. “This is a perplexing case, and we are keeping an open mind as we work through a number of inquiries.”
As part of the investigation, Police are conducting an area canvas of the Eastern Terrace neighbourhood to identify anyone who may have seen or interacted with the deceased in recent weeks.
Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Police on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote file number 251004/7850.
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