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Crash Closes Northbound Lane on State Highway 2 Near Upper Hutt
The northbound lane of State Highway 2 near Upper Hutt is currently closed at the intersection with Totara Park Road due to a two-car crash. Police were notified of the incident at 12.40pm. One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries,…
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Police Urge Trampers and Hunters to Prepare for Spring Adventures
As New Zealand emerges from winter, police are urging trampers and hunters to take necessary precautions before heading into the bush. With the weather improving, an increase in outdoor activities is expected, and authorities want to ensure everyone's safety. Detective…
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Auckland to Host New Police Recruit Wing in February
A new recruit wing is set to begin at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on February 9, according to Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers. This marks the second group of recruits to utilize the facilities leased from…
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Correction: Arrests in Zain Taikato Fox Murder Case
New Zealand Police have issued a correction regarding the date of death in the Zain Taikato Fox murder case. The corrected date is July 26. An earlier release contained an incorrect date. The police sincerely apologized for the error and…
Law EnforcementMediaMedia Crisis Zain Taikato FoxmurderNew Zealand PolicecorrectionarrestscrimeJuly 26
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New Zealand Police to Welcome 83 New Officers at Wing Graduation
Eighty-three new police officers are set to graduate from the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. The graduation ceremony will take place at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Thursday, September 4, at 2pm. Media are requested to be in…
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Rotorua Police Crack Down on Illegal Trail Bike Riders
Rotorua Police are targeting illegal trail bike riders, with one person pleading guilty to driving in a dangerous manner following an investigation into anti-social road users. Police received reports of a man riding a trail bike dangerously through Rotorua suburbs.…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A series of fronts within a strong, moist northwest flow are expected to impact New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. A cooler southwest change will also spread onto southern New Zealand. MetService has issued severe weather watches, with…
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Severe Weather Watches in Place as Fronts Affect New Zealand
A series of fronts embedded within a strong, moist northwest flow are impacting New Zealand, bringing a cooler southwest change to the southern regions. Issued at 10:17am on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the MetService has issued Severe Weather Watches for…
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Wellington City Council Updates Parking Permits, Partners for Pavilion Hospitality
Wellington City Council is modernizing its parking system by introducing digital trade parking permits, replacing the traditional paper coupons while maintaining their original benefits. In other news, Watson Group has partnered with restaurateur and chef Ben Bayly to develop the…
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New Police Base Underway for Taradale
Police have announced the commencement of work on a new police base in Taradale, intended to better serve both the police force and the Hawke’s Bay community. Construction is slated to begin in late January 2026, with completion expected by…
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Serious Crash Closes Tuhikaramea Road in Temple View
Tuhikaramea Road, between Temple View and Dinsdale, is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3:30 a.m. today. The incident has resulted in serious injuries to one person, who is now receiving treatment at a hospital. A…
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Safety Alert: Zummi Car Seats and Bunjie Baby Wipes Recalled
Two recalls have been issued for different baby products. The first recall affects Zummi 360 Degree Rotation Superia Car Seats sold at Farmers, due to a potential issue with the harness adjuster button. According to the recall notice, the harness…
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Finland's State Secretary to Visit Australia and New Zealand
Political State Secretary Pasi Rajala will visit Canberra and Wellington from September 3rd to 9th to deepen cooperation with Australia and New Zealand. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration across foreign and security policy, trade, critical technologies and minerals, defence,…
Politics and GovernmentWorldTradeMilitaryAustralasiaAsiaEurope Pasi RajalaAustraliaFinlandForeign PolicyDefenceFinland Government
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Gang Conflict Warrant Extended Across Manawatū Following Firearms Incidents
A Gang Conflict Warrant has been extended to cover the entire Manawatū area, as police broaden their focus on dangerous gang activity. The extension follows several firearms incidents in Levin, which led to the initial warrant on August 21, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Serious Crash Blocks SH6 Near Gibbston
A serious two-vehicle crash has blocked SH6 near Gibbston, between Gibbston Back Road and Victoria Flats Road. Police were called to the scene at approximately 5.45pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes due to expected…
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Raupunga Puru
Auckland City Police are seeking public assistance to locate 28-year-old Raupunga Puru, who has multiple warrants for his arrest. Puru is wanted for breaching release conditions and is known to frequent the Auckland City area. Police have made numerous unsuccessful…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Raupunga PuruAuckland CityNew Zealand PoliceArrest WarrantBreaching Release ConditionsCrime StoppersTransient
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Serious Crash Closes Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat
A serious crash involving two trucks occurred on Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland, around 2.35pm. One person is in critical condition, and emergency services are at the scene. Road closures are in effect between Kaihikatea Flat Road and the…
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West Auckland Woman Faces 22 Shoplifting Charges
A woman is scheduled to appear in Waitākere District Court tomorrow, facing 22 shoplifting charges. The charges follow an alleged three-month spree targeting retailers in Westgate. According to police, the woman's activities had led her to be classified as a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingWest AucklandMasseyWaitākere District CourtNational Retail Investigation Support UnitCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Man
Whangārei Police are asking for the public's help in locating 34-year-old Zealand Watene, who has been missing for nearly three weeks. He was last seen around August 13, 2025. Zealand was reported missing from his Kensington home on Monday. Senior…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Zealand WateneWhangāreiKensingtonNorthlandMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Four More Charged in Rotorua Murder Case
Four more people have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Rotorua earlier this year. Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries.…
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Trio Nabbed with $1000 of Stolen Meat from Wellington Supermarkets
Three individuals were apprehended after being caught with a carload of meat shoplifted from Wellington supermarkets. Police were alerted to separate incidents at supermarkets in Island Bay and Crofton Downs on Sunday, where significant quantities of meat were stolen. A…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingWellingtonIsland BayCrofton DownsLower HuttTheftCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Northland Police Target Gangs in Drug and Violence Crackdown
Northland Police have concluded a two-week operation targeting drug supply and violent crime involving gang members, executing sixteen search warrants across the region. The operation, involving investigators from Northland and specialist groups, targeted gang members and associates involved in aggravated…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Northland Policegangsdrug supplyviolent crimemethamphetaminearrestsNew Zealand Police
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Kinleith Drivers Face Charges After Anti-Social Road Incidents
Two Kinleith men are facing criminal charges and have had their cars impounded following recent incidents of sustained loss of traction. The incidents occurred in Mamaku South Road and Tokoroa. On June 29, police responded to reports of anti-social road…
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New Zealand's Two-Way Trade Reaches $56.4 Billion in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's international trade saw a significant increase in the June 2025 quarter. Total exports of goods and services reached $28.9 billion, up from $26.3 billion in the same period last year. Imports also rose, totaling $27.6 billion, compared to…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Fronts to Impact New Zealand
A series of fronts embedded within a strong, moist northwest flow are expected to move onto southern and central New Zealand, bringing potential severe weather from Thursday, September 4, through Saturday, September 6, 2025. The MetService issued the severe weather…
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AWS Launches Asia Pacific Region in New Zealand, Plans $7.5B Investment
Amazon has announced the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, providing enhanced cloud services to developers, startups, enterprises, and various organizations within New Zealand. Amazon plans to invest more than NZ$7.5 billion in the country to support…
BusinessScience & TechnologyWorldEconomyComputers and InternetEnvironmentEnergyAustralasia AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) RegionAmazon Web ServicesCloud ComputingDigital InfrastructureEconomic DevelopmentAsia PacificAmazon
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Crash Closes Wharerata Road, Matawhero
Wharerata Road in Matawhero is closed at Riverpoint Road following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 7:50 a.m. Two people have been seriously injured. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.…
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Wellington City Council Announces Water Services Plan and Photo Exhibition
Wellington City Council has announced the Metropolitan Wellington Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), outlining a new strategy for delivering water, wastewater, and reticulated stormwater services. In addition, the World Press Photo Exhibition will be held at Tākina from September 5…
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Armour® Safety Helmet Recall Due to Incorrect Manufacturing Date
Armour Safety Products has issued a recall for a limited number of ARMOUR branded height safety helmets due to an incorrect manufacturing date printed on the verification labels inside the helmets. The printed date was November 2024, instead of the…
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