Wellington City Council is one of New Zealand’s largest landlords. It owns more than 1900 social housing units across the city, housing 3000 low-income tenants. The council gifted it $10m of property and $23m in funds to help it build new social housing. Councillor Tim Brown, pictured during a Wellington City Council meeting. He said Te Toi Mahana could be in line to follow the UPL strategy.
Photo: Evie SinclairOne person has died following a crash in Wānaka this morning. Police confirmed this afternoon that the crash on Roche St was fatal and the person died at the scene. A police spokesperson earlier said the single-vehicle crash in Roche St was reported about 10.45am. "We have extricated the person out from underneath the vehicle." A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said two ambulances, one operations manager and one helicopter responded to the scene.
A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say. Police were called to the crash in Anzac Ave about 5.30pm on Friday. He went through the drink driving procedure and was arrested, charged with careless driving and failing to stop to ascertain injury. Police were also called to another crash in Great King St, about 7.30pm on Saturday. He was bailed to appear in the Dunedin District Court on Thursday, charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.
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“I have to say this very clearly to the United States: it is absolutely absurd to say that the United States should take control of Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement on Monday. Trump has said the United States will now “run” Venezuela indefinitely and tap its huge oil reserves. “But we do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence.”Denmark has condemned US comments on Greenland after President Donald Trump said America “absolutely” needs the Arctic territory. President Donald Trump argues acquiring Greenland would strengthen US national security because of its Arctic location.
Photo: RNZHealth Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by the Ministry of Health into the response to the cyber security breach involving patient information on ManageMyHealth. In a statement, Brown said patient data is incredibly personal and whether it is held by a public agency or a private company, it must be protected to the highest of standards. "I have decided to commission the Ministry of Health to lead a review of the ManageMyHealth and Health New Zealand's response." The minister has written to the Director-General of Health asking that the review will commence by the end of the month. 'Big wakeup call'Brown earlier said the cyber breach of the country's largest patient information portal was a "big wakeup call", telling RNZ he was incredibly concerned.
Four people have been transported to hospital, three with serious injuries, after a four-vehicle crash west of Tekapo last night. A police spokesman said the crash between Tekapo Powerhouse Rd and Braemar Rd happened about 7pm on Sunday. "Three people are reported to have serious injuries, while another has moderate injuries," the spokesman said. Three rescue helicopters responded to the crash and the highway was expected to be closed for some time. A Hato Hone St John spokesman said those with serious injuries had been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDTwo dogs taken away in a stolen ute in Central Otago have been found — their owner saying she is "beyond relieved". The dogs, 9-year-old huntaway-cross Jock and 5-year-old blue heeler Nala, had been missing since 1pm Saturday after the ute they were still in was stolen from Omakau. She and her partner, Jacob Nolan, received the good news from police about 6.30am this morning. They were walking and were in good condition "considering what they've been through." Ms Jackson said a member of the public came across the offender "on a push bike with the two dogs".
A drunk man who "caused a scene" after being refused entry to a Dunedin bar ended his night by allegedly punching a police officer in the face. Police were called to the Octagon about 10.30pm last Thursday after a 42-year-old man attempted to enter one of the licenced premises. The man was refused entry as he was intoxicated and had been previously trespassed, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said. "He's caused a scene and harassed another member of the public nearby and tried to enter a parked vehicle." When the man was being arrested, he allegedly resisted police and punched an officer in the face, Snr Sgt Bond said.
A man received "severe injuries" to his face after a dispute in Dunedin over a stolen bottle of milk escalated into violence, police say. The fight appeared to have been over a bottle of milk. The younger man allegedly stole a bottle of milk from a milk truck that had stopped to make a delivery in front of the nearby Night ‘n Day. "An argument has taken place and then it's escalated into a fight." The victim sustained "severe injuries to his face", Snr Sgt Bond said.
Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich speaks last year outside the new inpatient building. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHShocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach. Mr Radich died yesterday afternoon in Dunedin Hospital after he had suffered a heart attack on Saturday. Mr Radich was the 59th mayor of Dunedin, leading the city from 2022 until the election in October last year. Cr John Chambers said Mr Radich was keen to help new councillors understand the issues and how the council functioned.
Source: Radio New ZealandScreenshotPeople who have had their personal information stolen from the Stuff-owned Neighbourly platform could be vulnerable to online threats, a cyber security expert says. Neighbourly has told members it will look to get a court injunction, but it is satisfied the breach was quickly contained. “Bear in mind as well that the people who are impacted by the ManageMyHealth breach and the Neighbourly breach are potentially people who are quite vulnerable and don’t understand how to protect themselves. Lives could be put at riskGorilla Technology chief executive Paul Spain said the Neighbourly data breach was “really significant”. “But it’s still available unfortunately to anyone that chooses to pay for it or retrieve the portions of it that might be leaked for free.”Spain described the Neighbourly breach as a wake-up call.
A man will appear in the Hamilton District Court today. Photo / Bevan ConleyA man will appear in the Hamilton District Court today. Photo / Bevan ConleyPolice have charged a man for a Hamilton hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in a serious condition after tracing the vehicle’s movements through a series of traffic cameras to a neighbouring city 99km away. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance and is in a serious but stable condition. A police spokesperson said a 35-year-old man has now been arrested in relation to the incident after officers traced the vehicle’s movements through the Kaimais towards Tauranga.
Lamperin was given two names later that day but one was focusing on singles and the other was already in the doubles field. “She hasn’t played doubles for years – since 2021 - and it’s not something she usually does. Williams, who returned to the WTA tour last July after almost two years away, will face eighth seed Magda Linette. Parks (USA) vs E. Cocciaretto (ITA)C. Osorio (COL) vs P. Marcinko (CRO)D. Vekic (CRO) vs [4] A. Eala (PHI)[7] Xin. Wang (CHN) vs C. McNally (USA)[WC] S. Stephens (USA) vs R. Zarazua (MEX)Qualifier vs J. Grabher (AUT)F. Jones (GBR) vs [2] E. Navarro (USA)ASB Classic Women’s Day 1 scheduleCENTRE COURT starts at 11.30am[3] I. Jovic (USA) vs [Q] G. Knutson (CZE)[7] Xin.
