Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Why the ACT has gone further than other jurisdictions in closing schools over coloured sand asbestos concerns
While there’s a national recall for coloured sand products over asbestos contamination concerns, only the ACT has gone…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Owners close Tararua’s historic Wimbledon Tavern to ‘evil’ locals
Gathercole said there was nothing more he could do to keep the doors of the building, which is…
ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique
While the school “fully acknowledged” historical failures, Wesley College principal Brian Evans told the Herald that over the…
Harbour Bridge lanes closed after Auckland crash, drivers warned of delays
But with emergency services at the scene for some time after the crash, queues soon stretched back to…
Auckland’s Red Beach loses Domino’s Pizza store to liquidation
A statement of affairs lists Inland Revenue as the only creditor, owed $37,000. The liquidators said directors advised…
Unexplained death in Whangārei CBD under investigation as Bank St remains closed
“Additional information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.” Whangārei District Council confirmed…
Police investigate death in Whangārei CBD as Bank St remains closed
Other businesses closer to the city centre are opening, business as usual. While Bernina Northland Sewing Centre co-owner…
Truck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway Station on Kāpiti Coast, roads closed
The freight train had come to a stop on the tracks. Police said both the truck and train…
2 killed in plane crash on I-195 in Dartmouth, closing highway
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — A small plane crashed in the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth on Monday.…