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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Closing Soon
The 2025 Waiata Takitahi funding round, a collaboration between NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, is closing this Thursday, October 30th, at 4pm. This round supports bilingual waiata with at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics, aiming to promote…
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Auckland's SH20 to undergo night closures in November for electronic sign installation
Auckland motorists should prepare for night closures on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Puhinui and Massey Roads throughout November 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has scheduled the closures, which will last approximately four weeks, to allow for the installation…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Christchurch Northern Motorway Southbound Lanes Reopen After Crash
The southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway are now open after a multi-vehicle crash this morning. According to the New Zealand Police, the incident thankfully resulted in no serious injuries. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchNorthern MotorwayNew Zealand PoliceCanterburyMulti-Vehicle CrashTraffic Incident
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Crash Blocks Southbound Lanes on Christchurch Northern Motorway
A serious crash has blocked both southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway this morning. The incident occurred between Ohaka Road and Tram Road. Police responded to the multi-vehicle crash at approximately 10:40 am. Initial reports indicate that people have…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise in September 2025
Figures from Stats NZ indicate a rise in seasonally adjusted filled jobs across all industries in September 2025, increasing by 0.3 percent (6,779 jobs) to reach 2.35 million. The service industries experienced a 0.4 percent increase (6,737 jobs). Goods-producing industries…
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New Zealand Household Living Costs Rise 2.4 Percent
Household living costs in New Zealand have increased by 2.4 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to data released today by Stats NZ. This increase, measured by the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs), follows a…
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High Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has warned that strong winds may affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday, October 28, until approximately 2 PM. Wind gusts could reach 75-85km/h until midday, with a chance of exceeding 90km/h between…
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Police Seek Two Men in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Police are seeking two men in relation to the homicide of Tristan Oakes, aged 29, who died in hospital on Saturday, October 25th, after being shot at his Te Puke home. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Te PukehomicideNew Zealand PoliceKanan ClarkeJoseph YorkeTristan OakesCrime
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued at 9:59 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather in New Zealand through Sunday, November 2, 2025. On Thursday, October 30, a low to the north of the country may…
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 9:32 am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, for heavy snow affecting the Canterbury region. A cold southwest flow over the South Island is bringing snow to low levels. A Warning is in force,…
WeatherDisasters MetServiceSevere Weather WarningHeavy Snow WarningCanterburySouth IslandOrange WarningNZ MetService
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Orange Wind Warning Issued for Wellington Region
MetService has issued an Orange wind warning for the Wellington region, effective tomorrow (Labour Day). The warning forecasts severe gale northerlies, with damaging gusts reaching 130 km/h in exposed locations. The public is advised to take precautions and stay safe…
WeatherBusinessAustralasiaGeneral WeatherTradeTransportation
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Missing Christchurch Girl Located Safe and Well
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchurch, has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities had issued an appeal for information regarding her whereabouts, and the public's response proved crucial in ensuring…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonChristchurchBryndwrNew Zealand PoliceLocatedSafePublic Assistance
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for much of New Zealand, effective Monday night and Tuesday morning, as an active low-pressure system moves across the country from the Tasman Sea. The warnings include Orange Rain Warnings for Northland and the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for much of New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system from the Tasman Sea bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The warning, issued at 9:10pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, also forecasts heavy…
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Name Released in Matatā Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Thornton Road on Sunday, October 5th. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatane. Police extend their sympathies to Daniel’s family and friends. Enquiries into the…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashThornton RoadMatatāDaniel Paul HenriksenWhakataneNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Missing 14-Year-Old Madison Sought by New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for help in finding Madison, a 14-year-old girl reported missing by her family. Madison was last seen at her home on October 24th. Her family is deeply concerned about her welfare and…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonNew Zealand PoliceMadisonWelfareOctober 24Call 111Case 251027/5665
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Karangahake
State Highway 2 near Karangahake Gorge is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm this evening. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area until further notice. According to police, no…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway 2Karangahake GorgeHauraki Districtsingle-vehicle crashTraffic IncidentPoliceNew Zealand Police
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Tāmaki Drive to Close Temporarily for Hīkoi
Auckland's Tāmaki Drive will be partially closed on Tuesday, October 28, to ensure the safety of road users during a planned hīkoi. The eastbound lane will be closed between Ōkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell from 11:45 am until…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationSocial Issues Tāmaki DriveAucklandHīkoiRoad ClosureŌkahu BayParnellTrafficNew Zealand Police
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23 Arrested Following Rugby League Celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau
Tāmaki Makaurau Police have arrested 23 people following celebrations related to a rugby league game over the weekend. Police monitored town centres where celebrations traditionally occur. While most celebrated peacefully, police reported multiple disappointing incidents. Over the weekend, police observed…
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Traffic Congestion on State Highway 1
Significant traffic congestion is currently affecting northbound traffic on State Highway 1 between Piarere and Tīrau. The Police Media Centre advises motorists to anticipate delays and explore alternative routes if possible to avoid the congestion in the Bay of Plenty.
TransportationWeather Traffic CongestionState Highway 1PiarereTīrauBay of PlentyPolice Media CentreNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Otago
State Highway 1 (Waikouaiti-Waitati Road) in Otago is blocked after a crash on the Waikouaiti River bridge. Police were notified at 10.20am. Two cars, one towing a caravan, collided. Diversions are in place. The Police Media Centre issued the alert.
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating a significant storm will impact much of New Zealand today and Tuesday morning. An active low-pressure system moving across the country is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Wednesday, October 29th, to Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The forecast, released at 9:43 am on Monday, October 27th, 2025, details the weather…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant storm as an active low-pressure system moves across the country during Labour Day and Tuesday morning. MetService has issued several severe weather warnings, including heavy rain, strong wind, and heavy snow, for various…
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Police Investigate Palmerston North Burglary, Seek Public Assistance
Police are seeking public assistance following a residential burglary in the Stoney Creek Road area of Palmerston North. The incident, reported today, is believed to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. A Polaris Ranger 1000 all-terrain vehicle…
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Man Arrested After Police Chase in West Auckland
A 33-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police in Westgate this afternoon. At approximately 4:20 p.m., authorities received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Westgate, with a firearm reportedly visible inside. Ground units tracked the vehicle through…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia ArrestPolice ChaseWest AucklandWestgateHendersonEagle HelicopterFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Motorbike Crash on Waiheke Island
A motorbike crash on Waiheke Island has resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ocean View Road, Oneroa, just before 2pm, following reports that a three-wheeled motorbike had collided with a…
WorldTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasiaDisastersLaw Enforcement
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Te Puke After Man Dies From Gunshot Wound
A homicide investigation has been launched in Te Puke following the death of a man who was critically injured on Saturday. Police were alerted at approximately 10:30 a.m. to a person admitted to hospital with a critical gunshot wound. The…
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Man Charged After Threat Against Wellington Place of Worship
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged following a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal DunedinWellingtonthreatcrimeDean PearceDunedin District Courtdigital communicationNew Zealand Police
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Severe Storm Expected to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Sunday, October 26, 2025, forecasts a significant storm to impact much of New Zealand on Labour Day, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The complex trough of low pressure over central…