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Police Seek Jeremy Robertson in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson, in his 50s, in relation to a homicide investigation in Pahiatua. Officers want to speak with him regarding an incident on Wednesday, October 15, where a woman was found dead in a residential property. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Jeremy RobertsonPahiatuaHomicideMitsubishi ASXRotoruaCrime StoppersDave ThompsonNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Jeremy Robertson in Pahiatua Homicide Investigation
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson in relation to a homicide investigation in Pahiatua after a woman was found dead at a residential property on Thursday, October 15. Robertson is in his 50s and of solid build. He was believed to…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues PahiatuahomicideJeremy RobertsonRotoruaMitsubishi ASXCrime StoppersDave ThompsonNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather This Week
New Zealand is bracing for a week of significant weather, with severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain starting Monday, October 20th. A potentially more impactful weather event is expected on Thursday. MetService has issued warnings…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A front preceded by a strong, humid northwest flow is set to move across New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and severe gales to southern and central regions. MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, effective Monday,…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:55 am on Monday, October 20, 2025, warns of significant heavy rain and potentially damaging gales for southern and central New Zealand this Thursday, October 23, 2025. A significant front, preceded by…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A front preceded by a strong, humid northwest flow is set to move across New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and severe gales to southern and central areas. MetService has issued Orange level warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, effective…
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New Zealand's Annual Inflation Rises to 3.0 Percent in September 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand's consumers price index (CPI) has increased by 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released today by Stats NZ. This follows a 2.7 percent increase in the year to the…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:04 am on Monday, October 20, 2025, forecasts a significant weather event for southern and central New Zealand. The front is expected to weaken over the upper North Island. A northwest flow…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A front moving over New Zealand is bringing heavy rain and severe gales to southern and central regions, prompting MetService to issue Orange level warnings. The alert, released at 9:57 am on Monday, October 20, 2025, covers a range of…
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Police Urge Motorbike Riders to Take Care After Several Crashes
Police are urging motorcycle riders to exercise caution on the roads as spring arrives, following four crashes within two hours. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director Road Policing, noted the increase in motorcycle activity during warmer months, leading to a rise in…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues MotorcyclePoliceCrashesRoad SafetySteve GreallyWhatawhataHuntlyNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies in Riwaka House Fire
A man has died following a house fire at a Riwaka address on Sunday. Emergency services were called to the property at about 10.50am after a report of the fire. One person was initially unaccounted for and was later found…
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Record Voter Turnout in Wellington City Council Elections
The final results for the 2025 Wellington City Council elections have been released, confirming the elected members and highlighting a record-breaking voter turnout. According to the Wellington City Council, the voter return was 49.99%, with 81,574 voting papers received, marking…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications are now open for public review and objection. These applications span a range of establishments across Wellington, offering residents the opportunity to voice any concerns. The establishments with pending alcohol licence…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across southern and central New Zealand. A strong, humid northwest flow, preceding a front, is expected to move over the country during Monday and Tuesday, prompting the warnings.…
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Traffic Delays Expected on SH1 Near Karapiro Following Crash
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Karapiro. Police were called to the scene at approximately 2.55pm. While there have been no reported injuries, the crash has damaged the median barrier. Authorities are advising…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a series of severe weather events, with significant rain and gale-force winds expected to impact the country. MetService issued the outlook at 11:01am on Sunday, October 19, 2025, highlighting concerns for Tuesday and Thursday. On…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Coffee Machines, Fabric Softeners
Consumer NZ is reporting on a range of consumer issues, from coffee machines to laundry products. It said its testing revealed significant differences in the quality of coffee produced by various capsule machines, noting that one of the best is…
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across southern and central New Zealand. A strong, humid northwest flow preceding a front is expected to move over the country on Monday and Tuesday, prompting the alerts.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on White Ferns' World Cup Hopes
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals have been damaged after another washout. It said the weather has impacted the White Ferns' chances of progressing in the tournament. RNZ also noted an article…
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MetService Lifts Heavy Rain Warning for Buller District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 7:09 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, announcing the lifting of the Heavy Rain Warning for the Buller District. The announcement confirms that the rain has eased, leading to the cancellation of the…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Buller District
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Buller District, effective from 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, to 4:00 a.m. Sunday, October 19. A frontal rain band, preceded by strong to gale northwesterlies, is moving northwards over the…
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Serious Crash Closes Matai Bay Road, Karikari Peninsula
Matai Bay Road near Carrington Estate in Karikari Peninsula is closed following a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:30 p.m. One person has sustained serious injuries and will be airlifted to hospital by ambulance services. The…
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Fatal Crash in Feilding Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Halcombe Road, Feilding, earlier today. The incident prompted an immediate response, and cordons are currently in place as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a thorough examination of the scene. Motorists are…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters Fatal CrashFeildingHalcombe RoadSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand PoliceAccident InvestigationFatality
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Man Dies After Ngaruawahia Crash
A 59-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a crash in Ngaruawahia earlier this month. Emergency services responded to the crash between a car and a motorcycle on River Road around 7 a.m. on October 1. The motorcycle rider,…
WorldSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Ngaruawahiacrashmotorcycle accidentWaikato HospitalCraig ReadRiver RoadfatalityNew Zealand Police
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One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Boat Capsizes Near Port Waikato
One person has died in hospital following a water rescue near Port Waikato after a boat overturned north of Sunset Beach at approximately 7:15 a.m. Three people were reported to be in the water. Police, Surf Life Saving New Zealand,…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand Over Next Four Days
New Zealand's MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting a series of active fronts bringing heavy rainfall and severe gales across the country over the next four days. The outlook, released at 10:21 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025,…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Saturday, October 18, 2025. A frontal rain band, preceded by strong to gale northwesterlies, is moving northwards over the central and northern regions of the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on School E.coli Outbreak
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a school trip to a Canterbury campground led to an E.coli outbreak. RNZ said the school noticed an unusual number of children experiencing car sickness on the return journey. It added that the school…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSportWeatherTradeHorticultureMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral Weather
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the South Island, with a frontal rain band preceded by strong to gale northwesterlies expected to move northwards during Saturday and early Sunday. The warning, issued by MetService at 8:47pm…
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ACT Celebrates Achievements in Local Government, Education, and Small Business
ACT is celebrating a week of delivering on its promises, focusing on outcomes rather than theatrics. The party highlighted achievements in local government, education, and support for small businesses. A significant victory for ACT was the outcome of referendums on…
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