Regional, Scoop News

by admin_en · October 5, 2017

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Police are appealing for information following the aggravated robbery of the McGinty’s Turf Bar in Huntly on Saturday night, September 2nd. More >>

The possessor of an inflatable dinghy which was located in Damons Bay, Akaroa, last week has contacted Police after our appeal for information. More >>

That’s the standard being reached by a number of earthworks contracting companies as they work hard to control discharges of sediment into waterways. More >>

In today’s CEO Update, Chief Executive David Meates shares the details of an international report encouraging other health systems to learn from Canterbury DHB. We preview World Spinal Cord Injury Day on five September; feast a milestone for the South . More >>

Monday, four September 2017, Four:26 pm | Accelerate25

Accelerate25, the programme behind the Manawatū-Whanganui Economic Act Plan, and Horizons Regional Council have won the Collaboration Award at the Inaugural Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Awards for their innovative treatment . More >>

Two offenders arrested in Palmerston North pursuit

Police arrested a man and a woman today after a pursuit through Palmerston North streets ended in the vehicle crashing into a fence in Mahoe Street at about 12:50pm. More >>

Tauranga woman jailed for elaborate tax fraud

A Tauranga woman who created an elaborate scheme to defraud taxpayers of almost $Three million has been sentenced to prison for three years and seven months. More >>

Very very first kiwi chick to hatch this kiwi breeding season

The West Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes the very very first kiwi chick to hatch this kiwi breeding season! More >>

South Dunedin Community Pop-Up to open

Dunedin (Monday, four September 2017) – The South Dunedin Community Pop-Up will open its doors for the very first time on Friday. More >>

Big Leap in South Taranaki retail spend

Fresh data has exposed that retail spending in South Taranaki grew 8.9 percent in the very first six months of 2017, compared to the same period last year, well up on regional growth of Five.7 percent and national growth of Four.8 percent. More >>

Thames-Coromandel roading update

The state of the roading network around the Coromandel will be the concentrate of a public forum being held this Wednesday, six September, at Five.30pm at the Thames War Memorial Civic Centre (Conference Room), Mary St, Thames. More >>

Rotorua wins bid to host one thousand delegate volcanology conferenc

Rotorua has secured the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) Conference for 2021. One thousand delegates from around the globe will attend four days of workshops and lectures at the Rotorua Energy . More >>

MetService News Release Monday four September 2017

Monday, four September 2017, 1:51 pm | MetService

Spring heralds the heating up of the atmosphere as the amount of daylight increases. But the atmosphere must still cope with cold ocean temperatures taking a long time to warm up. The temperature contrasts inbetween large areas of atmosphere and ocean . More >>

Christchurch Police investigating incident in Templeton

Christchurch Police are investigating a home invasion incident which occurred in the Templeton area yesterday evening. More >>

Hamilton-Auckland rail link and public transport options

A fresh explore looking at public transport needs inbetween Hamilton and Auckland, including a possible passenger rail service, has been agreed to today by the multi-agency regional transport committee. More >>

Are you still skiing? Operation Hotoke wrap-up

If you are still hooking on the bunny slopes or free skiing off-piste in the gnarly white room, then you need to take note: More >>

Wanaka Pool Project Update

Construction of the fresh $12.28m Wanaka Pool, adjacent to the Wanaka Recreation Centre at Three Parks, is approximately fifty per cent accomplish and beginning to take form. The foundations and stainless steel pool walls are in place and the public will see . More >>

Hastings District Libraries Turn Up The Fever

Turn up the Fever, the very first winter reading challenge for adults run by Hastings District Libraries, has been a resounding success. More >>

Northland tsunami siren network testing this month

Tsunami sirens across Northland will be tested on the morning of Sunday twenty four September, as part of twice-yearly checks which coincide with the beginning and end of daylight saving. The siren network – from Te Hapua in the north to Mangawhai in the south . More >>

Interest sought for bank branch sale

Monday, four September 2017, 11:26 am | Bayleys

Caption: The land and building housing the ANZ Bank branch in the bay of Slew township of Opotiki have been placed on the market for sale. More >>

Ferry speed limit stopped shoreline harm

A decade after speed boundaries were imposed on ferry traffic in the Marlborough Sounds a marine biology report says shore life has recovered to the point where monitoring can be scaled back. More >>

Crimson shed retail site added to the trolley

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:58 am | Bayleys

Caption: One of the largest commercial properties in the Southern Hawke’s Bay township of Dannevirke – housing one of Fresh Zealand’s largest retailing names – has been placed on the market for sale. More >>

Collaborative activity can solve Auckland’s housing crisis

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:Eighteen am | Housing Summit

Auckland, 4th September two thousand seventeen : Establishing an independent not for profit organisation, tasked with solving the City’s housing woes is crucial – and just one of the key deeds identified in the very first Auckland Housing Summit report released today. More >>

Auckland Offers an Innovative Way Forward for Pacific People

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:Ten am | Te Rerenga Manu

Honourable Minister of Pacific Peoples, Alfred Ngaro, delivered a rousing keynote speech on one September during the 2nd and final day of the Te Rerenga Manu fono (conference). More >>

Parking fee increase in central Wellington

Parking fees in central Wellington increase from $Four to $Four.50 per hour from today (Monday four September). The fee rise of fifty cents an hour will affect the area bounded by Bunny Street, Lambton Quay, Bowen Street, The Terrace, Boulcott Street, Willis . More >>

Fresh Technology & Services Boost Hamilton Buses

Hamilton’s bus services are getting significant improvements kicking off from the end of this month through the introduction of fresh technology and re-designed routes. More >>

Child hit by vehicle in Glen Innes

Emergency services were called just before 8am this morning after a child was hit by a vehicle on Taniwha Street in Glen Innes. More >>

Update – Wellington motorway incident

A person has been killed after being hit by a vehicle on the Wellington motorway just before 6.30pm this evening. Traffic is being diverted off the northbound motorway at the Tinakori Road off-ramp. The road is expected to remain closed for some time. . More >>

Northbound lanes of Ngauranga Gorge closed

Emergency services are responding to an incident in the northbound lanes of the Wellington motorway, just before the Ngauranga Gorge. More >>

Time to commit to a car parking building at Chch Hospital

Sunday, three September 2017, 6:27 pm | Raf Manji

Raf Manji, the Independent Candidate for Ilam, today announced a commitment to build a fresh car park beside the Christchurch Hospital. He said, “Seven years after the very first earthquakes this issue remains bogged down by bureaucratic process and political . More >>

P is for Pollinators

“But perhaps in our case the “B” stands for butterflies,” said Jacqui Knight, Community Liaison Facilitator for the Trust, with a smile. More >>

MetService Weekly Forecast

Sunday, three September 2017, 12:59 pm | MetService

The weekend spotted unsettled weather over much of the country, particularly the North Island, with observes and warnings for strenuous rain in northern areas from Coromadel through Bay of Slew. A cold southerly flow over the island, combined with a slow-moving . More >>

Update – vehicle crash on SH1, south of Timaru

Sunday, three September 2017, 12:02 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

A man has died following the crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway (SH1) yesterday afternoon. More >>

National Party Transport Policy for HB/Gisborne

Press release of current National Party Transport Policy for HB/Gisborne regions. 1st September 2017. Last night we observed the very first leaders debate on TV One inbetween Jacinda Ardern & Bill English our current PM. The debate never actually tackled . More >>

Auckland Council rejects shooting club claims

Saturday, two September 2017, Five:Nineteen pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council rejects shooting club claims The following can be attributed to Penny Pirrit, Director Regulatory Services: Auckland Council’s decision that the Auckland Shooting Club’s activities require a discharge consent is based on an . More >>

Vehicle crash on SH1, south of Timaru

Saturday, two September 2017, Five:17 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway (SH1), south Timaru. More >>

Fatal crash – Lyttleton

Saturday, two September 2017, 12:38 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Fire, Ambulance and Police are presently attending a fatal road crash, which occurred at about Ten.25am this morning in Lyttleton. More >>

One dead in fatal crash, Ashburton

Saturday, two September 2017, 12:37 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

One person is dead and one other injured after a single car crash on Methven Highway in Ashburton around 1:30am this morning. More >>

Man arrested following car park attack on East Tamaki Road

Counties Manukau Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the serious onslaught which occurred on East Tamaki Road last Saturday twenty six August, 2017. More >>

Hawke’s Bay Police appeal for information on Tamatea brunt

Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for information about an incident on Thursday morning in Tamatea, Napier. A female teenager was walking from Wharerangi Road to Cardiff Place, via an alleyway, when she was reportedly assaulted by a brief, stocky . More >>

Conservation land prospecting puts endangered frogs at risk

Friday, one September 2017, 7:16 pm | Forest And Bird

Gold prospecting on conservation land puts endangered frogs at risk EMBARGOED UNTIL 6PM one SEPTEMBER More >>

Police investigate suspicious Clyde fire

Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Clyde, Central Otago last night. An area of vegetation was set alight on Koramako Corner, at the intersection of Springvale Road and State Highway eight (Clyde-Alexandra Road). More >>

Southland councils to consult on regional development

Southland councils to begin consulting on regional development agency proposal The Southland Mayoral Forum is going out to consult with Southlanders on a proposal for the creation of a council managed organisation (CCO) to champ and lead regional . More >>

Shelly Bay public submissions published

Shelly Bay public submissions published Public submissions have been published today on the proposed sale and lease of Wellington City Council land at Shelly Bay to enable the development of housing and public space. About one thousand people and organisations . More >>

Sky Tower lights for Blue September

Friday, one September 2017, Four:45 pm | SKYCITY

Sky Tower lights for Blue September For the next fortnight, the Sky Tower will be one of many landmarks around the country lit for Blue September, the Guts Cancer Foundation’s national awareness campaign. The Sky Tower is Fresh Zealand’s tallest . More >>

Central Hawke’s Bay’s Spring Fling a blooming success

Central Hawke’s Bay’s Spring Fling festival launches today, with ticket sales already more than twenty percent ahead of last year’s total effort. More >>

Kapiti Coast Roundup

Proposed Easter Sunday Trading; Kāpiti economy resumes to shine; LED lights for Kāpiti; Recycling zone extension More >>

Emily Projects fraud accused pleads guilty

One of four boys charged in a serious fraud relating to an Auckland development project has pleaded guilty in the Auckland High Court. More >>

Council living wage takes centre stage

Friday, one September 2017, Three:27 pm | Auckland Council

The very first phase of Auckland Council’s living wage policy came into effect today, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $Eighteen per hour. More >>

Wrecked boaties fortunate to be alive

Two very fortunate boaties have been rescued from Cape Jackson in the Marlborough Sounds where they were stranded after their ten metre launch was wrecked on rocks. More >>

Finding a future for a Dunedin icon

Dunedin (Friday, one September 2017) – The Dunedin City Council is calling on the public to share its fantasies and visions for an iconic Dunedin building. More >>

Contest may help inform look of fresh Taumarunui toilet

Taumarunui residents may get to help influence what the design of the fresh public toilets on Hakiaha St might look like by taking part in a concept design competition. More >>

Traffic lights now working on Fine North Road, Avondale

Traffic lights at the intersection of Fine North Road and Rosebank Road in Avondale are now functioning again. More >>

Implements and resources to get all Fresh Zealand voting

It’s a big job mobilising Trio.Five million people to take part in the election, and the Electoral Commission is calling on Fresh Zealanders to help spread the word about the importance of enrolling and voting. More >>

The Korean Powder Keg

Friday, one September 2017, Two:07 pm | Binoy Kampmark

It was famously dubbed the European power keg, a term deemed adequate by such strategists as German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Such figures feared the imminent release of violence in the Balkans, the sort that just might unravel the grand European . More >>

Media advisory – Media centre phone issue resolved

Media advisory – Media centre phone issue resolved Please be advised the earlier issue with the media phone line has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. Finishes More >>

Visitors to Pukeiti have a treat in store this season

Visitors to Pukeiti wanting a light meal or a snack have a treat in store this season. More >>

Earthquake anniversary protest in Christchurch

Friday, one September 2017, 1:57 pm | Jo Petrie

Next Monday 4th September, on the 7th anniversary of the September earthquake I will be holding a private protest outside IAG office in Demonstrate Place, Christchurch from 11.30 to 12.30pm. More >>

Cross party consensus needed on Infrastructure Commission

Friday, one September 2017, 1:42 pm | Infrastructure NZ

“The National Party’s announcement today that, if elected, it will set up an independent National Infrastructure Commission should have cross party support,” says Infrastructure Fresh Zealand Chief Executive, Stephen Selwood. More >>

UPDATE: Investigation into deaths of Raymond and James Fleet

Police are presently carrying out a search at the Rotorua Landfill as part of the investigation into the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet. More >>

Regional, Scoop News

Latest Regional Headlines

Tuesday, five September 2017, 8:14 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

A Search and Rescue operation has been launched in Nelson this evening in an effort to locate a missing man. More >>

Seat belt operation underway in Nelson Bays

Tuesday, five September 2017, 7:54 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Nelson Bays Police are running an operation this month in an effort to get more drivers wearing their seat belts. More >>

Stolen beehives located following search warrants

Tuesday, five September 2017, 7:52 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Western Bay of Slew Police have located thousands of dollars’ worth of beehives, following a number of burglaries in the area recently. More >>

Search resumes for missing man in Queenstown

Tuesday, five September 2017, 7:50 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Police are continuing to search for 27-year-old Fabian Dobson who was reported missing yesterday, Monday September Four. More >>

Loves Me Not programme expands in Bay of Slew

Tuesday, five September 2017, Four:52 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Bay of Slew Police is expanding the successful Loves Me Not programme to reach more youthful people across the district. More >>

Arrest made in aggravated robbery in Templeton

Tuesday, five September 2017, Four:08 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Christchurch Police have today arrested and charged a forty one year old man with the aggravated robbery of an address in Templeton on Sunday evening. More >>

Oyster cull from Marlborough Sounds almost finished

The removal of oysters from the Marlborough Sounds to prevent the spread of the parasite Bonamia ostreae is nearing a close with two hundred twenty tonnes of material now dumped. More >>

Accessibility and Inclusiveness Panel ready to go

Tuesday, five September 2017, Trio:26 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council’s call for qualified and capable people to represent the disability community on city issues has attracted some valuable talent. The seven Lower Hutt people, recently chosen to serve on Hutt City Council’s Accessibility and Inclusiveness . More >>

‘Architecture Matters’ in Nelson

At 7.30, Monday eleven September, Nelson’s Suter Gallery hosts Architecture Matters – a free event that will provide an chance for the public to learn about how significant fresh Nelson buildings are being designed, how a Nelson based architect is . More >>

Beautiful fresh chapel on the way

The very first steps towards building the fresh regional chapel and crematorium at Hastings Cemetery have been taken this week. More >>

Network established to advance Tongan community

To collaborate for the wellbeing and progress of all Tongans, fifteen religious leaders have established a network for the very first time in the 50-year history of Tongan migration to Fresh Zealand. More >>

A very humid winter for the eastern South Island

Tuesday, five September 2017, Two:08 pm | NIWA

A very moist winter for the eastern South Island, mild temperatures for most of the country More >>

Kiwi Coast – Northland Regional Council Partnership

An ambitious objective to create the nation’s very first large-scale kiwi-safe ‘ecological corridor’ – linking Northland brown kiwi populations over almost 300km of the region – is quick becoming a reality. More >>

Fresh Vessel Marks Fresh Era For Wellington Shipping

Tuesday, five September 2017, 1:30 pm | CentrePort

A Fresh Zealand-made pilot vessel has arrived at CentrePort, bringing world-leading capabilities to help future shipping navigate Wellington’s harbour. More >>

Kayaker rescued, north of Wellington

Tuesday, five September 2017, 1:23 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Following a report of a kayak tipping over in the water off Plimmerton, a man has been rescued from the sea. More >>

Consultation open on last stage of central city cycle loop

Tuesday, five September 2017, 1:22 pm | Auckland Transport

Aucklanders are being asked for their feedback on a design for the final section of the central city cycle loop. The proposed route takes riders through Market Place, Customs Street West and the western side of Lower Hobson Street, linking the Nelson . More >>

TDC two thousand seventeen Timaru Ward By-Election Progress Result

Please find affixed the progress result for the Timaru District Council two thousand seventeen Timaru Ward By-election. More >>

Very first time visitor arrested for $Two.Trio million meth haul

A 44-year-old very first time visitor to Fresh Zealand will interchange a hotel room for a jail cell after Customs officers found Two.3kg of methamphetamine hidden in a false bottom suitcase. The foreign national, who has appeared in the Manukau District Court, arrived . More >>

Kayaker rescue under way, north of Wellington

Tuesday, five September 2017, 12:37 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

Police are responding to a report received at 11.52am of a kayak upside down and a man in the water off Plimmerton. More >>

Auckland Transport to address flooding along Tamaki Drive

Tuesday, five September 2017, 11:05 am | Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport today announced plans to address flooding at low catches sight of on Tamaki Drive, inbetween Lilliput minigolf and Ngapipi Bridge. More >>

More funding for environmental protection work

Bay of Slew Regional Council will expand on existing efforts to maintain and protect the environment this year. More >>

Latest Kāpiti residents’ opinion survey underway

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is once again seeking feedback on the broad range of services and facilities it provides. The quarterly residents’ opinion surveys help the Council to know if the services they provide are meeting the needs of Kāpiti . More >>

Beaked whale loses beak – illegal chainsaw removal

Five September two thousand seventeen Beaked whale loses beak – illegal chainsaw removal The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after a 5-metre Gray’s beaked whale that washed up dead on a Greymouth beach had its beak illegally chain sawed off. . More >>

Otorohanga stream ‘runs green’ with effluent

A stream running green with dairy effluent from two separate sources on the same Otorohanga dairy farm has appalled Waikato Regional Council officers. “The council is particularly worried that one of the discharges to the stream shows up to have . More >>

Queenstown Police looking for missing man

Tuesday, five September 2017, 9:37 am | Fresh Zealand Police

Queenstown Police are looking for missing man 27-year-old Fabian Dobson. More >>

Lighting Christchurch Third Stage of CBD Regeneration

Tuesday, five September 2017, 9:33 am | Kevin Cawley

An award-winning designer says the third stage of Christchurch’s regeneration has begun and Christchurch could be a unique destination in Australasia if every building in the CBD’s regeneration had its own customized lighting design. More >>

Homicide investigation in Canterbury

Tuesday, five September 2017, 8:45 am | Fresh Zealand Police

Police have commenced a homicide investigation following the discovery of the assets of a man shortly before 10pm last night in the Waimakariri Sea bed near Harrs Road, North Canterbury. More >>

Police investigating aggravated robbery in Huntly

Police are appealing for information following the aggravated robbery of the McGinty’s Turf Bar in Huntly on Saturday night, September 2nd. More >>

Holder of inflatable dinghy has come forward

The holder of an inflatable dinghy which was located in Damons Bay, Akaroa, last week has contacted Police after our appeal for information. More >>

Better than best

That’s the standard being reached by a number of earthworks contracting companies as they work hard to control discharges of sediment into waterways. More >>

Canterbury DHB CEO Update

Accelerate25 and Horizons win Collaboration Award

Monday, four September 2017, Four:26 pm | Accelerate25

Accelerate25, the programme behind the Manawatū-Whanganui Economic Activity Plan, and Horizons Regional Council have won the Collaboration Award at the Inaugural Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Awards for their innovative treatment . More >>

Two offenders arrested in Palmerston North pursuit

Police arrested a man and a woman today after a pursuit through Palmerston North streets ended in the vehicle crashing into a fence in Mahoe Street at about 12:50pm. More >>

Tauranga woman jailed for elaborate tax fraud

A Tauranga woman who created an elaborate scheme to defraud taxpayers of almost $Trio million has been sentenced to prison for three years and seven months. More >>

Very very first kiwi chick to hatch this kiwi breeding season

The West Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes the very very first kiwi chick to hatch this kiwi breeding season! More >>

South Dunedin Community Pop-Up to open

Dunedin (Monday, four September 2017) – The South Dunedin Community Pop-Up will open its doors for the very first time on Friday. More >>

Big Hop in South Taranaki retail spend

Thames-Coromandel roading update

Rotorua wins bid to host one thousand delegate volcanology conferenc

MetService News Release Monday four September 2017

Monday, four September 2017, 1:51 pm | MetService

Christchurch Police investigating incident in Templeton

Christchurch Police are investigating a home invasion incident which occurred in the Templeton area yesterday evening. More >>

Hamilton-Auckland rail link and public transport options

A fresh probe looking at public transport needs inbetween Hamilton and Auckland, including a possible passenger rail service, has been agreed to today by the multi-agency regional transport committee. More >>

Are you still skiing? Operation Hotoke wrap-up

If you are still hooking on the bunny slopes or free skiing off-piste in the gnarly white room, then you need to take note: More >>

Wanaka Pool Project Update

Construction of the fresh $12.28m Wanaka Pool, adjacent to the Wanaka Recreation Centre at Three Parks, is approximately fifty per cent finish and beginning to take form. The foundations and stainless steel pool walls are in place and the public will see . More >>

Hastings District Libraries Turn Up The Fever

Turn up the Warmth, the very first winter reading challenge for adults run by Hastings District Libraries, has been a resounding success. More >>

Northland tsunami siren network testing this month

Interest sought for bank branch sale

Monday, four September 2017, 11:26 am | Bayleys

Caption: The land and building housing the ANZ Bank branch in the bay of Slew township of Opotiki have been placed on the market for sale. More >>

Ferry speed limit stopped shoreline harm

A decade after speed thresholds were imposed on ferry traffic in the Marlborough Sounds a marine biology report says shore life has recovered to the point where monitoring can be scaled back. More >>

Crimson shed retail site added to the trolley

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:58 am | Bayleys

Caption: One of the fattest commercial properties in the Southern Hawke’s Bay township of Dannevirke – housing one of Fresh Zealand’s fattest retailing names – has been placed on the market for sale. More >>

Collaborative act can solve Auckland’s housing crisis

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:Legal am | Housing Summit

Auckland Offers an Innovative Way Forward for Pacific People

Monday, four September 2017, Ten:Ten am | Te Rerenga Manu

Honourable Minister of Pacific Peoples, Alfred Ngaro, delivered a rousing keynote speech on one September during the 2nd and final day of the Te Rerenga Manu fono (conference). More >>

Parking fee increase in central Wellington

Fresh Technology & Services Boost Hamilton Buses

Hamilton’s bus services are getting significant improvements kicking off from the end of this month through the introduction of fresh technology and re-designed routes. More >>

Child hit by vehicle in Glen Innes

Emergency services were called just before 8am this morning after a child was hit by a vehicle on Taniwha Street in Glen Innes. More >>

Update – Wellington motorway incident

Northbound lanes of Ngauranga Gorge closed

Emergency services are responding to an incident in the northbound lanes of the Wellington motorway, just before the Ngauranga Gorge. More >>

Time to commit to a car parking building at Chch Hospital

Sunday, three September 2017, 6:27 pm | Raf Manji

P is for Pollinators

“But perhaps in our case the “B” stands for butterflies,” said Jacqui Knight, Community Liaison Facilitator for the Trust, with a smile. More >>

MetService Weekly Forecast

Sunday, three September 2017, 12:59 pm | MetService

The weekend witnessed unsettled weather over much of the country, particularly the North Island, with witnesses and warnings for strenuous rain in northern areas from Coromadel through Bay of Slew. A cold southerly flow over the island, combined with a slow-moving . More >>

Update – vehicle crash on SH1, south of Timaru

Sunday, three September 2017, 12:02 pm | Fresh Zealand Police

A man has died following the crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway (SH1) yesterday afternoon. More >>