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Auckland's SH16 The Strand Project Nears Completion
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is nearing completion, with stage 2 improvements underway. The final stages of construction on the shared use path include tidying up and minor works, conducted during the day, with temporary lighting in place. Good…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Man Charged with Making Death Threats Against MP
A 19-year-old man from Gisborne has been arrested and charged in connection to death threats made against a Member of Parliament (MP) earlier this year. The threats, which occurred in March 2025, were directed at the MP through a social…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal GisborneNew Zealand PoliceThreatsMember of ParliamentWarren OlssonGisborne District CourtDeath threat
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Auckland Motorway Closures Announced for October 12-17, 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between October 12 and 17, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures may be delayed due to bad weather, with work to be completed at the next available…
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Homemade Firearms Seized in Henderson, New Zealand
A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the help of the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hendersonfirearmssearch warrantcrimeJosh LautogoWaitematā CIBNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:45 am on Friday, October 10, 2025, indicates that a strong, moist northwest flow with embedded fronts will affect southern and central New Zealand. There is moderate confidence that rainfall accumulations will…
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Māori Business Statistics Show Slight Sales Increase in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, Māori authorities and related businesses saw a slight increase in sales. The total value of sales reached $1,069 million, up $8.2 million (0.8 percent) compared to the June 2024 quarter.…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeGovernment
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected in New Zealand
A strong, moist northwest flow with embedded fronts is set to impact southern and central New Zealand, bringing potential severe weather from Sunday, October 12, 2025. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting areas at risk of high rainfall…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective from Friday, October 10, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several regions. An Orange level Heavy Rain Warning…
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Increased Police Presence in Hawke's Bay for Gang Tangi
Hawke’s Bay will see a heightened police presence as a gang tangi proceeds from Napier to Waipukurau. Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, stated that the police are aware of a large number of gang members and associates expected…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke's BayNapierWaipukuraugangtangipolicepublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Council: Final Week of Voting in Local Elections
Wellington is in the final week of voting for the 2025 local elections. The Wellington City Council is encouraging all residents to make their vote count before the deadline at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025. In other news,…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState Governments
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on October 9, 2025, at 13:22:52 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was located at 34.036S, 178.740W. Its location…
WorldWeatherScience & TechnologyDisasters EarthquakeKermadec IslandsUSGSSeismologyHicks BayWhakataneUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Recalled Due to Inconsistent SPF Levels
Ultra Violette is recalling its Lean Screen SPF 50+ sunscreen due to inconsistencies in its Sun Protection Factor (SPF) levels. Testing revealed that the product's SPF may range from 4 to 64. The product was sold between 1 October 2020…
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Public praised for helping woman in Rotorua assault
Rotorua Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for intervening in an assault on a 69-year-old woman on Hinemoa Street. The incident occurred at approximately 3.50pm, when the woman was attacked. According to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaAssaultHinemoa StreetPhil GillbanksNew Zealand PoliceRotorua District CourtPublic Safety
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective from Thursday, October 9, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to these regions through the weekend. Orange-level warnings are…
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Two More Arrests in Marlborough Methamphetamine Operation
Blenheim Police have made two further arrests as part of Operation Memento, which targets the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Marlborough region. The arrests followed a search warrant executed at a Marlborough property. A 43-year-old woman was arrested…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MementomethamphetamineMarlboroughBlenheimCook Straitdrug offensesarrestsNew Zealand Police
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Hancook Brand Sundae (Korean Black Sausage) Recalled Due to Safety Concerns
Hancook Limited has issued a recall for all batches and dates of its Hancook brand Sundae (Korean black sausage) due to a failure to meet required food safety standards. The recall affects the 500g product sold in plastic packaging. The…
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Serious Crash Closes Swanson Road in Henderson
A serious crash in Henderson, Auckland, has led to the closure of Swanson Road and caused significant delays. Police were called to the scene at 4.15pm following a collision between a car and a motorcyclist. One person has been hospitalized…
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Aggravated Robbery
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man in connection with an aggravated robbery at a dairy on Tington Avenue, Wattle Downs, on June 12. They believe the man pictured in released images may be able to assist…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand Policeaggravated robberyWattle DownsTington AvenueCrime Stoppersidentificationdairy
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 13-14
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Greenlane interchange and Mt Wellington Highway on Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, between 10pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2), according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work is scheduled to take place between Sunday, October 12, and Thursday, October 16, from 9pm to 5am. Specific…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 12-16
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road from Sunday, October 12, to Thursday, October 16, between 9pm and 5am. The…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH16 to undergo maintenance
Auckland residents should expect overnight maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) at The Strand. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place from Sunday 12 to Thursday 16 October, between 9pm and 5am. According to…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight disruptions on State Highway 1 (SH1) as maintenance work is scheduled. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at Symonds Street, and on Wednesday, October…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Maintenance in October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures on State Highways 1 and 18 due to essential maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that these works will take place between October 12th and 16th, necessitating closures and detours.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 22 (SH22) from October 12 to October 16. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced closures and detours to facilitate essential roadworks. On SH1,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 15-16
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Lambie Drive and Manukau (SH1 link). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October, between 10pm and…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Esmonde Road and Onewa Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the work will take place on Sunday, October 12, between 9pm and 5am,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1), according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The maintenance will occur from Nikau Road to Razorback Road on Sunday, October 12, between 9pm and 5am. Additional work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Multiple Injuries Reported in Five-Vehicle Crash Near Ashburton, New Zealand
A five-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 (Hinds Highway) between Windermere and Swamp Roads, near Ashburton in Canterbury. The New Zealand Police alerted emergency services to the incident at approximately 3:20 p.m. today. Initial reports indicate that multiple people…
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Police Investigate Sudden Death on Eastern Terrace
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning. A full forensic scene examination has been concluded, and the scene has been formally handed back to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Eastern TerraceCanterbury Policeinvestigationsudden deathforensicCCTVair gunsNew Zealand Police