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Austroads blueprint targets safer walking with lower speeds
Featured • Local Government

Austroads blueprint targets safer walking with lower speeds

about 11 hours ago

Pedestrian deaths and serious injuries could fall sharply by 2050 if agencies scale up proven measures, Austroads says.

Mara Sugue
MARA SUGUE News Editor
Insurance

Moa Point: Inside the sewage plant that catastrophically flooded

Residents still face caution over South Coast swimming, even as repairs begin to bring Moa Point's sewage treatment plant back online.

about 13 hours ago · Ellen O'Dwyer
Northland

Severe thunderstorm hits Kaipara, Auckland after rain passes over Far North

Lightning-triggered fires and power cuts have hit parts of Auckland, while heavy rain continues to threaten flash flooding across the region.

about 13 hours ago · RNZ
Agricultural Technology

Northland in grip of early-stage drought as powerful El Niño tightens hold

Three weeks after a drought crossroads warning, rainfall has slumped to 36% of normal and soils, rivers and aquifers are already drying out.

about 16 hours ago · Susan Botting
Northland

'Completely avoidable': Fenz sees upsurge in fires due to fireworks

Fire crews have already dealt with 13 avoidable blaze reports nationwide as Guy Fawkes displays spark safety warnings across New Zealand.

1 day ago · Morning Report
e-waste & Recycling

Soak used fireworks: New Plymouth council says water the way to avoid fire

Residents are being warned that dampened fireworks can help prevent bin fires, as even small embers could threaten homes and waste trucks.

1 day ago · Craig Ashworth
Intersection

'Growing unchecked': Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility

NZTA is checking whether overgrown trees at a SH2 intersection near Katikati are obscuring motorists' sightlines after a resident raised safety fears.

1 day ago · Ayla Yeoman
Investigation

How working at height rules evolved in NZ

New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.

2 months ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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