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Tasti Brand Products Recalled Due to Metal Contamination
Tasti Products Limited has issued a recall for specific batches of various Tasti brand products due to the potential presence of small metal pieces. This recall, initially announced on September 20, 2025, was updated on September 23, 2025, to include…
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Man Arrested in Long Bay on 41 Fraud Charges
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Long Bay and is facing 41 fraud-related charges connected to offences totaling over $68,000. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into numerous credit card frauds committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues FraudArrestLong BayNorth Shore District CourtCredit Card FraudWaitematā EastNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLegalEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceMusic RNZHakyung LeeAucklandmurdercrimechild abuseRNZ News
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Heavy Rain Warnings Lifted for Tararua Range and Taranaki Maunga
MetService has issued an update at 3.45pm today to lift heavy rain warnings for Taranaki Maunga and the Tararua Range. A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is forecast to move eastwards today and Wednesday. Another front is expected to…
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Police Seek Public Help After Papamoa Assault
Police are seeking public assistance following an assault on a woman in Papamoa on Sunday, September 21st. Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard reported that the incident occurred on Maranui Street around 4:40 pm. The victim was walking along Maranui Street from…
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Hīkoi to Encourage Voting in Hastings Council Elections
A hīkoi to encourage voting in the council elections will be held in Hastings on Friday, September 26. The Hīkoi ki te Pōti (Hīkoi to vote) will commence at 8 am at the Hastings Clocktower and proceed 500 metres to…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation HastingsHīkoiTe Taiwhenua o HeretaungaFor Wards Hawke’s BayMāori wardsLocal ElectionReferendum
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Wellesley Street Off-Ramp in Auckland City Reopens After Fatality
The Wellesley Street off-ramp in Grafton, Auckland City, has reopened to motorists following a fatality earlier today. The New Zealand Police have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure. "Police would like to thank everyone…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Wellesley StreetAuckland CityGraftonFatalityNew Zealand PoliceHolly McKayCoroner
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Toyota Refreshes Corolla Cross for 2025 with New Features and GR Sport Model
Toyota New Zealand has announced the refreshed 2025 Corolla Cross, building on the legacy of the Corolla with added features and a new GR Sport model. The updated Corolla Cross aims to blend practicality, durability, and spaciousness in a compact…
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Tyrewise Paves the Way with Recycled Tyres in Hamilton
Tyrewise marked a milestone last week in Hamilton with the installation of Porous Lane paving made from the equivalent of over 500 passenger tyres, a first for Aotearoa New Zealand. The 207m2 installation took place at Jack’s Landing. Tyrewise partnered…
BusinessEnvironmentWorldAustralasiaTradeClimate ChangeSocial Issues
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Fatal Incident Closes Wellesley Street Off-Ramp in Auckland
A fatal incident has led to the closure of the Wellesley Street off-ramp in Auckland City, causing significant delays for motorists. The incident occurred this morning on State Highway 16 at the Wellesley Street off-ramp on the Port link. Emergency…
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XPENG Motors Targets Smart Mobility Leadership in New Zealand
XPENG Motors has announced its vision for New Zealand, focusing on smart mobility solutions beyond electric vehicles. The Chinese smart EV manufacturer, which showcased its innovations at the IAA in Munich, is preparing for its official launch in New Zealand…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceTransportation XPENG Motorselectric vehiclessmart mobilityautonomous drivingAuckland
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:20am on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. On Thursday, September 25, a front and associated low are expected to move east of the North Island. While…
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Body Found in Heathcote Valley
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Horotane Valley Road, Heathcote Valley, on Friday, September 19. An image of the backpack and its contents located with the man has been released. The man is believed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceHeathcote ValleyHorotane Valley Roadunidentified bodyCrime StoppersDetective Sergeant Chris Powerbackpack
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Wellington City Council Issues and Receives Resource Consents
Wellington City Council has announced the recent resource consents issued and applied for between September 8 and September 21, 2025. The council has provided separate PDF documents detailing both issued and received consents during this period. These documents are available…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Parts of New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of New Zealand, effective Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is expected to move eastwards, with another front approaching the lower South Island on Wednesday night. Orange-level…
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Great South Road in Ngāruawāhia Closed for Repairs
Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia is currently closed to traffic due to repairs on an electrical pole transformer. Police advise motorists to avoid the area. The closure is in place to ensure the safety of all road…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Road ClosureNgāruawāhiaGreat South RoadWaikatoTrafficNew Zealand PoliceOld Taupiri Road
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Oriental Bay Sand Replenishment Project Set to Begin
Wellington’s Oriental Bay is set to undergo a sand replenishment project starting Monday, September 29, to restore its popular beaches. This initiative comes 22 years after the initial development of the beaches. The project, estimated to take three weeks, involves…
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Police Seize Methamphetamine Bound for Motueka
Tasman Police have arrested two people and seized a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine from their vehicle. Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry terminal at about 11.50am on Monday. Officers executed a search…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealth Tasman PoliceMotuekamethamphetaminedrug crimearrestBlenheim District Courtorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Parts of New Zealand
A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is expected to bring heavy rain to several regions, prompting MetService to issue an Orange Heavy Rain Warning. The warning, issued at 7:59pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, highlights the risk of significant…
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Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Mata, Northland
State Highway 1 in Mata, Northland, is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:40 p.m. today. Three people are reported to have suffered minor to moderate injuries. Emergency services are…
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Police Seek Information in Naenae Shooting Death After Charge Withdrawn
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Albert Enoka, who was fatally shot in Naenae last year. This announcement comes despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr. Enoka was killed on…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues NaenaeAlbert EnokaHaley RyanWellingtonShootingGangMurder InvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Ōtara Homicide Case
A 19-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela in Ōtara last month. Police responded to reports of a street fight on Wymondley Road on August 1st, where they found two men critically injured. Temarama-Abela…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōtarahomicidemurder chargeWymondley RoadCounties Manukau CIBGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Offshore Betting Surge in New Zealand Football League
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising concerns for sport integrity experts. It said figures obtained by RNZ reveal $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football…
SportBusinessWeatherPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomyGeneral WeatherEducation RNZfootballsports bettingmatch-fixingLoafers Lodge firemurder trialRNZ News
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Plan Your Journey with Real-Time Traffic Updates in New Zealand
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi provides a suite of online tools to help travelers plan their journeys effectively. These resources include real-time traffic updates, highway conditions, traffic camera views, and information on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The agency aims…
TransportationScience & TechnologyAustralasiaComputers and Internet
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New Zealand Braces for a Week of Mixed Weather During School Holidays
Aotearoa New Zealand is preparing for a varied weather pattern during the first week of the school holidays. Several fronts are approaching from the south and west, bringing rain to the southern, western, and northern regions of both islands. MetService…
WeatherAustralasiaDisasters MetServiceschool holidaysrainsevere weatherspring equinoxMetService New Zealand
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:48 am on Monday, September 22, 2025, indicates potential severe weather across parts of New Zealand. On Wednesday, September 24, a front is expected to drift eastwards over the North Island, bringing…
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Police Recover Laptops After School Burglary in Blockhouse Bay
Police recovered laptops after a burglary at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School on Bolton Road overnight. Responding to alarm reports around 10pm, officers confirmed a break-in and missing items from classrooms. Auckland City West Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Blockhouse BayAuckland City WestBurglaryLaptop RecoveryYouth AidEagleCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:05 am on Monday, September 22, 2025, for heavy rain affecting parts of central and southern New Zealand. A slow-moving front over the central region is forecasted to move eastwards tomorrow. Another front…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several establishments in Wellington have recently applied for alcohol licenses, and the public is invited to submit any objections. These applications span a range of businesses, from restaurants and bars to organic stores and golf clubs. The locations include: *…
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Northbound Lane Reopens on SH2, Remutaka Hill
The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Police expressed their gratitude to motorists. They thanked them for "the paitence and cooperation."
TransportationLaw Enforcement SH2Remutaka HillUpper HuttWellingtonTraffic IncidentState Highway 2New Zealand Police