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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A low-pressure system is forecast to move southeast over the north of the North Island on Friday 12 September 2025, bringing heavy rain, possible localised downpours, and strong winds to parts of the island. A fast-moving cold front is expected…
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Whangārei Police Warn of Fraud After Elderly Couple Loses Thousands
Whangārei Police are urging the public to exercise vigilance following a significant fraud targeting an elderly couple. The couple lost tens of thousands of dollars over the weekend after being contacted about replacing their banking cards. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane…
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Wellington's Orange Voting Bins Transform Local Elections
Wellington City Council has reported on the impact of orange voting bins. These bins have become an unmistakable sign of election season in Wellington. Positioned in various locations such as libraries, supermarkets, and community centres, the bright orange voting bins…
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Fatal Crash Closes Marine Drive in Eastbourne
One person has died following a crash on Marine Drive in Eastbourne. The incident was reported to Police just after 6.50pm. The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Canterbury Police Crackdown Nets Nine Impaired Drivers
Canterbury Police conducted a targeted operation in Rangiora and Kaiapoi last weekend, focusing on impaired drivers to boost road safety. The operation resulted in nine drivers being processed for driving over the legal alcohol limit after more than 800 breath…
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Eastbourne's Marine Drive Shut After Crash
Marine Drive, Eastbourne, is closed near Taumaru Ave due to a single-vehicle crash reported just after 6:50pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The closure will last several hours, preventing access to Eastbourne. Motorists should expect significant delays, according to police.
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Man Arrested in Christchurch for Theft of Bronze Sculpture
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the theft of a bronze sculpture from the Mt Pleasant Community Centre. The man is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on September 16, facing a charge of theft. Acting…
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Woman in Custody After Sockburn House Fire
A woman is in police custody following a house fire on Epsom Road, Sockburn. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.10pm today. According to Response Manager Inspector Paul Reeves, the woman was the sole occupant and refused to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fugitive's Campsite, Drug Overdose
RNZ is reporting that the first photos of the campsite where fugitive Tom Phillips and his children were recently staying show a quad bike, some tires, and cans of Sprite. It said the photos were released as part of Sam…
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police have released photos of a makeshift campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding before Monday's shooting in Waitomo. The camp, located about 2 kilometers from the shooting scene on Te Anga Road, was found by specialist police…
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Update: Youth Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Case
Napier, New Zealand - A youth charged with the murder of Kaea Karauria faces revised charges following a recent court order. The Judge in Napier Youth Court has directed media outlets to remove additional charges initially reported in connection with…
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier on May 11. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation. Police have not ruled out further charges. Detective Inspector Dave…
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Wellington City Council Provides Access to Recent Resource Consents
Wellington City Council provides access to recent resource consent information through its website. Members of the public can search for resource consents issued or applied for within the last 12 months. To request a copy of a specific resource consent,…
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Police Seek Information on Fatal Crash on East Taieri-Allanton Road
Dunedin Police are requesting the public's assistance in their investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on September 4th on East Taieri-Allanton Road. The crash, involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, happened around 1:30 p.m. One person died at the…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Decrease Slightly in June 2025 Quarter
Figures released by Stats NZ show a slight decrease in filled jobs for the June 2025 quarter. Total actual filled jobs reached 2.26 million. Seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.5 percent (10,560 jobs) compared to the March 2025 quarter.…
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Construction Sales Decline by $720 Million in June 2025 Quarter
Construction sales experienced the most significant drop in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The sector saw a decrease of $720 million compared to the March 2025 quarter. This decline occurred within the 14 industries tracked by business…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Rain, Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:53am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, indicates a dynamic weather pattern for New Zealand. Thursday, September 11, will see a weak ridge moving over the country, with a band of rain spreading…
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Police to Address Media on Waitomo Incident
Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers, Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell will address the media in Hamilton at 1.30pm today regarding a critical incident in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
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Wellington Voters to Receive Local Council Election Papers
Voting papers for Wellington City Council's local elections will arrive in mailboxes over the next two weeks. Approximately 160,000 enrolled voters will receive the papers, ahead of next month's election. The Council has also adopted a "groundbreaking Rainbow Action Plan",…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand fugitive killed after years on the run
The BBC is reporting that a New Zealand father who went on the run with his children in the wilderness for almost four years has been shot dead. It said Tom Phillips was killed in a shootout following a police…
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Missing Phillips Children Found Safe in Waitomo After Nearly Four Years
After nearly four years, the missing children of Tom Phillips have been located safe in bush near Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers announced that specialist Police officers found the children, unharmed, approximately 2km from where Tom Phillips died after…
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Police Update on Waitomo Incident
Police will hold a third stand-up at 5.50pm today concerning this morning’s critical incident. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will speak to media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending should RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details, according to the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Fugitive Killed in Shootout
RNZ is reporting that fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips has been shot dead by police after allegedly ram-raiding a building in Piopio. It said a local police officer was also shot in the head in the early morning incident and…
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Police Seize Bikes, Charge Teen in Anti-Social Road User Crackdown
Rotorua Police have intensified their operation against illegal motorbike riders, seizing multiple bikes and bringing charges against an individual. The action follows incidents of dangerous and anti-social road user behaviour. On Friday, September 5th, police seized a dirt bike in…
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Northland Driver Arrested After Dangerous High-Speed Chase
A 54-year-old Northland man is in custody after a dangerous high-speed chase across the Far North. The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when police received multiple calls about a white BMW driving recklessly on SH10 towards Taipa. Callers reported the…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian is reporting that Ian Wilkinson, a survivor of the mushroom poisoning case, said he will “grieve and heal” after a judge sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison. In other news, The Guardian said a New Zealand fugitive…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Auckland Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands region of New Zealand on September 8, 2025, at 12:27:25 local time. The quake was centered at 50.773S, 162.243E, with a depth of 14 km. The epicenter was located approximately 644.9 km…
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Taranaki Police Seek Driver Taunting Station with Stunt Driving
Police in Taranaki are seeking a driver who deliberately performed a stunt outside the New Plymouth Police Station on Saturday, September 6th. At approximately 4:40 pm, a vehicle was observed by police performing "sustained loss of traction" directly in front…
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Police to Hold Second Stand-Up Briefing on Waitomo Critical Incident
Police will hold a second stand-up at 3.30pm today concerning this morning’s critical incident in Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers will address the media in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz. Further details…
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