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Stats NZ Clarifies Ready-Mixed Concrete Data Release
Stats NZ has clarified that it is not planning any changes to its Ready-mixed concrete release for the September 2025 quarter. An earlier communication incorrectly stated planned changes. Instead, Stats NZ aims to gather feedback on how customers utilize the…
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New Police Officers to Graduate in Wellington and Auckland
Two recruit wings, 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland, are set to graduate this week, marking their attestation as Police Officers. The ceremonies signify the completion of their initial training course. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral Politics New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloCameron LeslieSir John KeyWellingtonAuckland
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 25 in Whitianga
State Highway 25 in Whitianga is currently blocked at the intersection with Moewai Road due to a serious crash. Police were called to the scene shortly after 10 a.m. and have reported that two people sustained injuries, one serious and…
TransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasia State Highway 25WhitiangaWaikatoTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureAccidentMoewai RoadNew Zealand Police
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Volume Declines in September 2025 Quarter
In the September 2025 quarter, New Zealand's ready-mixed concrete production experienced a decline. The actual volume produced reached 926,283 cubic metres, marking a 6.5 percent decrease compared to the September 2024 quarter. For the year ending September 2025, the total…
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Police Investigate Wainoni Shooting, Reassure Public
Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Wainoni, Christchurch, on Monday evening, November 10. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan stated that police are following “strong lines of enquiry.” Authorities believe this to be an isolated incident and have…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia WainoniChristchurchShootingPolice investigationViolent crimePublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds Possible in Some Areas
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:20 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, indicates a potential for strong winds in parts of New Zealand. On Friday, November 14, a broad trough moving east across the North Island, followed…
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Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island of New Zealand, with a low-pressure system and associated fronts expected to bring heavy rain and gales. The warning, issued at 9:43 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, indicates…
WeatherGeneral WeatherDisasters MetServiceSevere Weather WarningNorth IslandBay of PlentyGisborneHeavy RainGalesNZ MetService
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FMA Releases Annual Audit Quality Monitoring Report
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its latest Audit Quality Monitoring Report, offering a snapshot of its oversight of audit firms. The 2024/25 report aims to help directors and auditors improve audit quality, pointing out both strengths and areas…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaFinancial MarketsEconomyClimate ChangeLegal
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NZ Police Commissioner Apologizes for 'Inexcusable Conduct' in Handling of Sexual Assault Complaint
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has issued a statement addressing the findings of an IPCA review into the Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming. Chambers described the conduct of former senior leaders as "inexcusable". Chambers stated he was…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementLegal
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Police Investigate Gang-Related Shooting in Wainoni
Police are investigating a gang-related shooting in Wainoni last night. Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street and in the general area as enquiries continue. According to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant, police are following “good lines of enquiry”. “This…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WainonishootingShortland StreetChristchurchgang-relatedPoliceCraig FarrantNew Zealand Police
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Emergency Services Respond to Incident on Willis Street, Wellington
Emergency services are attending an incident on Willis Street in Wellington. Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 3:30 p.m. as reported in a press release by New Zealand Police. The incident has led to the closure of Willis…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationAustralasia
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Urgent Road Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work will occur on State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound clip-on lanes…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorists Advised of Lane Restrictions on SH1
Auckland motorists should prepare for delays on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between the Lonely Track overbridge and the Oteha Valley Road off-ramp. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced daytime lane restrictions from Friday, November 21, to Friday, November…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Fatal ATV Incident in Waitahora
A person has died following an ATV incident on a property in Waitahora. Emergency services were called to the Weber Road property shortly after 8.30am yesterday. Sadly, the person died at the scene. WorkSafe has been advised, and the death…
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Police Acknowledge Report on Justified Non-Fatal Shooting in Auckland
Police have acknowledged the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred in west Auckland in September 2023. The incident began on September 27, 2023, when police received information about a stolen vehicle involved…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasiaNational Party
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Iwi Affiliation Data from 2023 Census Released
New data on Iwi affiliation from the 2023 Census has been released, with 20 new tables launched on the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE). This data provides information on individuals who affiliate with one or more iwi. The launch complements the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational PartyFederal GovernmentEducation
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A low-pressure system is expected to move southeastwards over northern and central New Zealand on Thursday, bringing rain to many areas. Heavy Rain Watches are in place for the upper North Island, with further updates expected closer to the event.…
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Woman Critically Injured in Christchurch Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, where a woman sustained a serious gunshot wound. Officers and ambulance services were called to a Shortland Street property at approximately 8:45 p.m. last night, where they found the woman in critical…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia ShootingChristchurchWainoniShortland StreetNew Zealand PoliceGunshot WoundCrime
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Police Still Hopeful a Year After Kapiti Man Went Missing
Police are still seeking information regarding the disappearance of Graham Russell Smith, a 77-year-old Kapiti man who went missing on November 10, 2024. He was last seen walking in the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob area at approximately 6:30 p.m. Graham was walking…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Graham Russell SmithKapitiRangituhi/Colonial KnobSpicer Botanical ReserveMissing PersonNew Zealand PoliceSearch and Rescue
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Wellington's Central Library Re-Opening Marked by Student Book Relay
Wellington City Council marked progress toward the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui with a symbolic book-moving event. Students from Rongotai College helped shelve books, mirroring a similar effort from 1940 when the library first opened in the…
Politics and GovernmentEducationAustralasiaState GovernmentsSocial Issues
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Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Crywolf NZ has issued a recall for its Baby Hooded Towels (Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters) due to a potential fire hazard. The recall affects products sold from September 1, 2025, to September 20, 2025, at various retailers including…
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Name Released in Fatal Sanson Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Sanson on September 18. He was Brook Paul Morgan, 34, from Marton. Police have expressed their condolences to his family and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters fatal crashSansonState Highway 3Brook Paul MorganMartonNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Police Warn of Dangers and Regulations for Electric Dirt Bikes
New Zealand Police have issued a warning regarding the growing number of crashes and illegal riding incidents involving electric dirt bikes. These bikes, capable of exceeding 80kmh, often require registration, a fact that surprises many riders, according to Senior Sergeant…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand Policeelectric dirt bikesroad safetyvehicle registrationlicensingWayne HunterWestern Bay of Plenty
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Waipa: Police Seek Witnesses
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal motorcycle crash in the Waipa District on Saturday, October 18th. The incident occurred on Te Pahu Road, between Whatawhata and Te Pahu, just after 11 a.m. According to Sergeant Steven Jones…
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Arrests and Infringements Follow Pacific Rugby League Championship Celebrations
New Zealand Police have expressed disappointment following the actions of a minority of league fans during celebrations of the Pacific Rugby League Championship. Despite deploying additional staff to Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, Ōtara, and Clendon to ensure safe and lawful celebrations, some…
Law EnforcementSportSocial Issues Pacific Rugby League ChampionshipŌtāhuhuMāngereŌtaraClendonArrestsInfringement noticesNew Zealand Police
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Queenstown Police Investigate Burglary at Remarkables Park
Queenstown Police are requesting public assistance following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park. The incident occurred around 2.15am today at a business premises at the intersection of Tex Smith Lane and Hawthorne Drive. According to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting…
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FMA Releases Annual Report and 'Ease of Doing Business' Survey
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has released its annual report for the year to 30 June 2025, detailing strategic objectives and core functions. These include an evolving outcomes-focused and intelligence-led approach, deterring harmful unregulated…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceLegal
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New Zealand Weather: Summer-like Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
MetService is forecasting a warm and wet start to the week for New Zealand, with summer-like temperatures and possible thunderstorms. The forecast covers the period from Monday, November 10th, to Thursday, November 13th. Maximum temperatures today (Monday) are expected to…
WeatherAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServiceWeather ForecastThunderstormsTemperatureNorth IslandSouth IslandMetService New Zealand
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Police Urge Preparedness After Bush Rescue Near Days Bay
Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday involving a person lost in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington. The individual was able to relay their location using the satellite emergency messaging feature on their iPhone, enabling a…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Search and RescueDays BayWellingtonMountain Safety CouncilNZ Policetrail markersbush tracksNew Zealand Police
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CAA to Update Civil Aviation Rules, Seeks Sector Input
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) will soon begin updating the Civil Aviation Rules to keep New Zealand’s aviation system safe and efficient. The Rules Update Programme will ensure the rules respond to technological changes, industry needs, and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal Government