Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...
๐ Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
๐ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
๐ Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
๐ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
๐ Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
๐ Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
๐ Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
๐ Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
๐ If the vehicle is keyless, โkeysโ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
๐ Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so youโll know if you see something that doesnโt seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread
Waikato Hospitalโs Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.
Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZโs website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.
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