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Cyclist dies after crash with car near Christchurch
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Cyclist dies after crash with car near Christchurch

about 17 hours ago

Police are seeking witnesses after a cyclist died at the scene of a crash with a small white hatchback near Governors Bay, Christchurch.

RNZ
RNZ
Road Safety

Mechanic urges people to check their car as WoF set to go longer

Drivers face more responsibility for safety checks as WoF intervals lengthen, with older cars still at greater risk of defects going undetected.

about 17 hours ago · Nine to Noon
Māori

Testing eases Rotorua lake and forest 'forever chemical' fears

Initial testing has eased fears of PFAS contamination in Lake Rotorua and found no significant harm from decades of forest wastewater irrigation.

about 18 hours ago · Mathew Nash
Porirua City Council

Stalled coastal pathway back on the table for Porirua

Porirua City Council has earmarked $14 million for the Tītahi Bay project, reviving hopes of a 1.4-km shared path and seawall work.

about 21 hours ago · Justin Wong
Emergency services

Vulnerable 114-year-old bridge into Martinborough closing for debris removal

Drivers to Martinborough face two days of delays this week as flood debris is cleared from the only direct road link into town.

2 days ago · Emily Ireland
Local Government

$30 vape sparks $2.5m headache: Recycling mistakes cost ratepayers

Recycling failures have left ratepayers covering $2.5 million in damage and months of costly detours after a vape battery ignited a fire.

2 days ago · Kira Carrington
Surgery

Weight loss GLP-1 jabs like Ozempic and unapproved peptides pose 'serious' surgery risk, doctors warn

Patients using weight loss jabs or unapproved peptides face a much higher chance of dangerous regurgitation or aspiration under anaesthetic, doctors say.

3 days ago · Stephanie Dalzell and Paige Cockburn
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.

about 1 month ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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