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Mount Victoria Tunnel Closed After Serious Crash
The Mount Victoria Tunnel in Wellington City is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1/Paterson Street around 4.10pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Mount Victoria TunnelWellingtonCrashState Highway 1Paterson StreetSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand to Enhance Census with Admin Data
Stats NZ is moving towards using administrative data, supplemented by surveys, to measure New Zealand’s population and dwellings. A recent report updates the technical feasibility of this approach, outlining Stats NZ’s readiness to shift towards an admin data-first approach for…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation
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Media Advisory: Suppressions in Place for Mt Wellington Homicide Case
NZ Police have issued an advisory to media regarding interim suppression orders related to Operation Hawkin, the Mt Wellington homicide case from December 5, 2025. While a Coroner’s non-publication order is set to expire on December 17, 2025, at 5pm,…
Law EnforcementLegalMediaMedia CrisisSocial IssuesAustralasia
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New Zealand Police 391 Recruit Wing Graduation Ceremony
The New Zealand Police will hold the graduation ceremony for the 391 Recruit Wing on Thursday, December 18, at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event celebrates the completion of the initial training course by the newly attested police officers,…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementAustralasiaGeneral Politics New Zealand Police391 Recruit WingGraduation CeremonyRichard ChambersMark MitchellLouisa WallPorirua
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Two Youths Arrested After Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Two youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a business in Hamilton on Sunday, December 14. Police responded to a report of the incident on Crawford Street around 5:30 pm. It was reported that a group of six…
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Police Seek Man in Connection to Ruatiti Homicide
Police are actively searching for Mitchell Cole, 29, in connection to a double homicide in Ruatiti. According to Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett, Cole is believed to be in the Ruatiti area and should not be approached if seen.…
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Police Seek Public Help After Christchurch Trailer and Motorcycle Thefts
Christchurch police are asking for the public's help in their investigation of a stolen trailer and subsequent motorcycle thefts. On Monday, December 15, police received a report that a trailer had been stolen from Kairua Road, Hornby, overnight on Sunday,…
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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops
Auckland police seized two firearms in separate incidents overnight. During vehicle stops in central Auckland, officers pulled over a vehicle on Customs Street West around 12:20 a.m. According to Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, officers noticed a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandFirearmsVehicle StopCrimeWayne KitcherNew Zealand PoliceAuckland District Court
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Police Remind Southlanders: Beaches Are Roads, Obey Traffic Laws
As Southland anticipates increased beach visits with the arrival of warmer weather, police are reminding the public that beaches are subject to the same road rules as conventional roads. Senior Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, Southland Area Road Policing Manager, emphasized the…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia SouthlandOreti BeachScott MacKenzieRoad SafetyTraffic LawNew Zealand PoliceCrime Stoppers
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Person Dies in Water-Related Incident at Titahi Bay
A person has died following a water-related incident in Titahi Bay on Sunday. Police were called to Bay Drive at around 2:15pm, following reports of a person being pulled from the water unresponsive. "Despite the best efforts of those on…
DisastersLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Titahi Baywater-related incidentdeathPoliceBay DriveCoronerNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Council Issues Update on Resource Consents
Wellington City Council has provided an update on recent resource consents. The list includes resource consents issued from December 1 to December 14, 2025. Additionally, the council has published a list of resource consents received during the same period. The…
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New Zealand Food Prices Rise 4.4% Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have increased by 4.4 percent in the 12 months to November 2025, according to figures released today by Stats NZ. This follows a 4.7 percent increase in the 12 months to October 2025. The grocery…
BusinessEconomyTradeAgricultureAustralasia Food PricesStats NZInflationGroceryMeatConsumer Price IndexStatistics NZ
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Name Released of Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
Police have released the name of the fisherman missing since November 23 off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga. He was Man Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton. Emergency services were alerted after a report that Mr. Lee had…
DisastersLaw Enforcement Tapotupotu BayCape ReingaMan Bock LeeHamiltonSearch and RescueAccidentDrowningNew Zealand Police
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Road Closure in Wiri Following Fire
A section of Roscommon Road is currently closed due to a fire in Wiri, Counties Manukau. Police have established cordons at the intersections of Roscommon Road with Wiri Station Road and Cavendish Drive. Fire and Emergency NZ are actively responding…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Road ClosureWiriFireCounties ManukauRoscommon RoadNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH16 Royal Road
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming night works on the State Highway 16 (SH16) Royal Road southbound off-ramp. The NZ Transport Agency has announced safety improvement works scheduled from Sunday, January 18, to Sunday, March 1, 2026, between 9pm and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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New Zealand Weather Alert: Front Approaching South Island
A front approaching the lower South Island is expected to bring brief heavy rain to western areas and Southland on Friday, December 19, 2025. According to MetService, snowfall is possible on mountain passes in the far south of the South…
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Former Wellington Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Offences
A former Wellington medical professional has been sentenced for sexual offences. Jared Cook was sentenced in the Wellington District Court to 10 months home detention after pleading guilty to charges of indecent acts on boys aged 12-16 years, making intimate…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegal Wellingtonsexual offencesJared CooksentencingMedical Council of New Zealandindecent actshome detentionNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Warnings Lifted for South Island
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for the South Island, issued earlier today at 9:43 am. The warnings, which covered heavy rain and severe northwest gales, are no longer in effect as conditions have eased. A front,…
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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Mt Eden Prison Death
A 28-year-old man is due in Auckland District Court today, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a prisoner at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Johnathan Peter Trubuhovich, 69, of Auckland, was hospitalised on 29 November 2025 after a…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ManslaughterMt Eden Corrections FacilityAuckland District CourtHomicideJohnathan Peter TrubuhovichAuckland City PoliceAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Māngere Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Māngere on December 3rd. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 20 at approximately 4am. The injured man was assessed by ambulance services and found to have…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashMāngereState Highway 20AccidentDeathNew Zealand PoliceTransport Accident
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Kogan Recalls Child Car Seat Products Due to Safety Concerns
Kogan has issued recalls for two child car seat products due to safety concerns. The first recall involves a child car seat belt adjuster/clip/chest strap. According to the recall notice, the product does not comply with mandatory safety standards for…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, effective Monday evening. An active front, preceded by strong northerlies, is moving north, bringing heavy rain and severe gales. The public is advised to stay updated with the…
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New Zealand Police Roll Out Roadside Drug Testing
Roadside drug testing is now underway in Wellington, marking a significant step in New Zealand's efforts to deter drug-impaired driving. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing, hailed the initiative as a milestone in enhancing road safety and reducing harm.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonRoadside Drug TestingSuperintendent Steve GreallyDrugWipe 3 SRoad PolicingNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Waipā Triggers Critical Incident Investigation
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. According to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin, the incident occurred after police observed a black BMW speeding on Arapuni Road around 8.40pm. Police activated their…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia WaipāWaikatoArapuni RoadFatal CrashCritical Incident InvestigationNew Zealand PoliceIndependent Police Conduct Authority
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Police Name Victim in Rotorua Homicide Investigation
Police have identified Nicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, of Rotorua, as the man found dead in a vehicle on Ford Road on Friday. The discovery was made shortly before 8:30 p.m. Police are conducting a large area canvass in Fordlands as…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Rotoruahomicidepolice investigationNicholas Patrick MitchellFord RoadToyota HiaceDFR734New Zealand Police
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Swimmer's Name Released Following Lake Wainamu Tragedy
Police have released the name of the swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week as Shubham Kumar, 23. Kumar had been swimming with friends on the evening of December 8, 2025. The Police National Dive Squad recovered Kumar's body…
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues Lake WainamuShubham KumarPolice National Dive SquadDrowningAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Closures: SH1 Maintenance Disrupts Travel
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as essential maintenance leads to closures on State Highway 1 (SH1). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of closures to facilitate urgent road surface repairs and wire rope barrier maintenance. Closures…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1SH1Road closuresTrafficMaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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FMA Investigates Chance Voight Investment Corporation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – is investigating Christchurch-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Limited (Chance Voight), its subsidiaries, and associated persons and entities. The investigation follows the FMA seeking the appointment of interim liquidators over…
BusinessLegalFinancial MarketsBanking Financial Markets AuthorityChance Voight Investment CorporationChristchurchMalcolm HollisJohn FiskLara BennettPwC New ZealandNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Two Climbers Found Dead in Fiordland National Park
Two climbers have been found dead in Fiordland National Park after a search and rescue operation. Police were alerted to the missing pair around 7:40 pm on Saturday, December 13, after another climbing group activated a beacon when the two…
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Name Released in Fatal Tapapa Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, on December 1. He has been identified as Brett Biddle, 51, of Rotorua. "Our condolences are with his family and friends during…
Social IssuesDisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement Fatal CrashTapapaState Highway 5Brett BiddleRotoruaNew Zealand PoliceAccident