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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for West of South Island, New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for the west of the South Island, New Zealand, effective from 6:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The warning, categorized as 'Orange', covers the Tasman area, west of Takaka.…
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Fatal Crash in Ashburton Claims Motorcyclist's Life
A motorcyclist died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, around 6pm. The motorcyclist was found deceased at the scene.…
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Police Seek Graeme Shuter Following Indecent Assaults in Auckland
Auckland Central Police are seeking Graeme Dylan Shuter, 34, in connection with alleged indecent assaults that occurred on the morning of November 22nd on Mayoral Drive. Police have obtained warrants for his arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central…
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Arrest Made in Stewart Island Hunting Death
A 39-year-old man from Ashburton has been arrested in connection to the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island. The man is charged with careless use of a firearm causing death.…
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Serious Crash Closes Apirana Avenue in Glen Innes
A serious crash in Glen Innes involving a car and a motorbike has resulted in road closures and serious injuries. Police were alerted to the incident on Apirana Avenue just after 4pm. The motorbike rider sustained serious injuries and was…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Glen InnesApirana AvenuecrashmotorbikeTaniwha StreetEastview RoadNZ PoliceNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is described as 176cm tall with a large build and heavy tattoos. Police indicate that Rimene has numerous gang…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul RimeneWellington DistrictWairarapaArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceGang
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Police Investigate Serious Assault in Raumanga, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Raumanga last night. A woman was attacked in her home on Murdoch Crescent. Police were called to the scene just after 12am following reports of an injured person. Detective…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AssaultRaumangaNew Zealand PoliceWhangāreiCrime StoppersMurdoch CrescentSerious Injury
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Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man After Whangārei Assault
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into an assault at a commercial premises on Okara Drive, Whangārei, on November 6. They have released images of the man in question.…
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Two More Arrests Made in Waikanae Homicide Investigation
Two men, aged 23 and 35, have been arrested in connection to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts in Waikanae on November 19. The arrests occurred after search warrants were executed in Naenae and Lower Hutt with assistance from the…
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New Zealand Police Media Centre to Close Early Due to Staff Illness
The Police Media Centre will close early today, Tuesday 25 November, due to staff illness. Media Advisors will be available to respond to urgent queries and significant events only until 6pm. According to the release, information about any critical events…
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Police Identify Victim in Waikanae Homicide as Michael Kenneth Tofts
Police have identified the man who died at a Kakariki Grove, Waikanae address on Wednesday 19 November as 45-year-old Michael Kenneth Tofts. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods stated, "We acknowledge this is an incredibly difficult time for Mr Tofts’ family and…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Central and Southern New Zealand
Central and southern New Zealand are bracing for unsettled weather, with a strong northwest flow expected to bring heavy rain and potential severe gales on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook, highlighting the elevated…
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Police Increase Roadside Alcohol Checks in Southern District
Southern District Police are increasing their presence on the roads this summer, conducting alcohol breath screening tests on all drivers, particularly leading up to the festive season and New Year’s Eve. Over the past weekend, police completed more than 5000…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues
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Stats NZ Details GDP Calculation Changes for September 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ will release a methods paper detailing changes to data and methods used in the upcoming Gross domestic product: September 2025 quarter, scheduled for release on December 18, 2025. According to Stats NZ, the paper offers “an early indication…
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Two Climbers Found Dead on Aoraki Mount Cook
Two climbers have been found dead on Aoraki Mount Cook, after a search was launched when four climbers required assistance on the mountain's west side. Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 11:20 p.m. last night. A helicopter from…
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Cambridge Petrol Station Robbed Early This Morning
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a petrol station in Cambridge early this morning. At approximately 6.35am, four individuals entered the Victoria Street petrol station and jumped over the counter. Staff members deployed the fog cannon, but the…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Cambridgerobberypetrol stationVictoria StreetCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policefog cannon
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Names Released of Those Involved in Pataua South Water Incident
Police have named the individuals involved in the recent water incident off the coast of Pataua South on November 14th. The child who passed away has been identified as 11-year-old Jason Paul Wharerau from Auckland. The search continues for Ethan…
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for two journalism initiatives, the Local Democracy Reporting scheme (LDR) and Open Justice, after receiving an additional $1.6m from the Government in Budget 2025. The funding aims to support local journalism, with a focus…
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis NZ On AirLocal Democracy ReportingOpen JusticeJournalismFundingAmie Mills
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Wellington City Council Focuses on Safer City Initiatives
Wellington City Council is highlighting the work of dedicated individuals addressing complex social issues in the city. These kaimahi are making a significant impact in creating a safer Pōneke. The council acknowledges their efforts in tackling these challenges. The council…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState Governments Wellington City CouncilPōnekeSafer CityKaimahiChristmas in the QuartersLocal Government
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Police Investigate Suspicious Fires in Avalon, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding suspicious fires in Avalon. Two fires, one on Tuesday, November 11th and another on Thursday, November 20th, are under investigation after being deemed suspicious. No injuries were reported as…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues AvalonSuspicious FiresPolice investigationCrime StoppersFireNovemberNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH1
Urgent wire rope maintenance will be carried out on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) between Grand Drive, Orewa, and Millwater on Tuesday, November 25, and Thursday, November 27, between 9pm and 5am. According to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, the…
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Arrest Made in Pukehinau Flats Shooting
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month. The incident occurred around 3.30pm on Sunday, November 2nd, when police were called to a disturbance at the flats where…
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Stats NZ Corrects Graph Title in October 2025 Overseas Merchandise Trade Report
Stats NZ has corrected the title of a graph in the Overseas merchandise trade: October 2025 news story published on 21 November 2025. The last graph in the news story had the incorrect title of Selected country of origins for…
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Crash Blocks Shenandoah Highway, SH65, in Tasman
The Shenandoah Highway, State Highway 65, is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 2:30 p.m. today. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays in the area. According to initial reports, two…
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Body Found in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
A body has been found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana, who was reported missing on August 21. At approximately 7.43pm on Saturday, police were notified that a body had been located in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.…
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Body Found in Lake Rua, New Zealand
Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon. It is believed to be the man who went missing in the water last night. The surrounding area remains closed to the public while authorities investigate. A formal identification process…
Law EnforcementDisasters Lake RuaBody FoundCoronerPolice investigationMissing personAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help in Edendale Assault Case
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a serious assault that occurred in Edendale on Saturday, November 15, at approximately 10.55pm. The incident took place near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street. According to Detective Sergeant…
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New Zealand Weather: Changeable Conditions Expected for Final Week of Spring
New Zealanders can expect a mix of weather conditions during the final week of spring, with warm, muggy conditions returning after a cool start. MetService forecasts a series of weather systems moving across the country, bringing rain and wind to…
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Population Projections Released for Select Districts in Aotearoa
Stats NZ released statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population projections in the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE), providing insights into future changes in population size, age, and sex structure for various regions. The initial release includes SA2…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Southern and Central New Zealand
Unsettled weather is expected to affect southern and central New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday, according to MetService. A strong northerly flow will cover the South Island on Wednesday, bringing a period of heavy rain to northern and western regions.…