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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system moving southwards is expected to bring significant weather impacts on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A Heavy Rain Warning is in…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand as an active low-pressure system moves south. The system, which was over the central North Island on Monday night, is expected to bring significant…
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New Year's Eve Forecast: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected Across New Zealand
New Zealand is set to ring in the New Year with a significant weather event, as MetService forecasts heavy rain and strong gales across much of the country from Monday, December 29th, through Thursday, January 1st, 2026. The final week…
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Elderly Tramper Rescued After Getting Lost in Coromandel Bush
An 80-year-old man, inadequately dressed and with limited supplies, was rescued last night after becoming lost while tramping in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. The man, wearing only shorts and a singlet, had collapsed on the trail after running out…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and gale-force southeast winds across large parts of northern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move across the North Island today, bringing a significant frontal rain…
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Wellington City Council Receives New Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced a series of new alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of establishments across the city, including hotels, restaurants, bars, markets, and specialized venues. Among the recent…
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SH2 Kaitoke Road Reopens After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 in Kaitoke has reopened after an earlier serious crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road. Motorists are advised to expect some delays as traffic clears from the area. The Police Media Centre…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Northern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across northern and central New Zealand, effective from Monday, December 29, 2025. An active low-pressure system is expected to move southwards onto the North Island, bringing significant weather…
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Serious Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH2 in Kaitoke
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke, Upper Hutt. Police were alerted to the incident around 6:35 pm. Initial reports indicate that one person has suffered serious injuries.…
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Tairāwhiti Police Urge Drivers to Plan Ahead for Holiday Traffic
Tairāwhiti motorists are being urged by police to plan ahead and anticipate delays as the region expects an influx of traffic over the holiday break. With events like Rhythm and Vines and increased family travel, the roads are anticipated to…
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Auckland Police Investigate Multiple Serious Assaults on Karangahape Road
Auckland Police are investigating three serious assaults that took place on and around Karangahape Road in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene of mass disorder around 3:41 am, with an estimated 50 people…
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Tairāwhiti Police Urge Holiday Drivers to Exercise Caution
Tairāwhiti police are advising motorists to exercise caution and plan for potential delays as a significant increase in traffic is anticipated in the region over the holiday period. The influx of visitors, coinciding with events like Rhythm and Vines and…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and gales across New Zealand, with a deep low to the west of the North Island directing a strong southeasterly flow over the country. A trough moving south over central New…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong southeasterly gales across northern and central New Zealand, expected to impact the country from Monday. An active low-pressure system is forecast to move southwards onto the North Island on…
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State Highway 2 near Petone Reopens After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2 near Petone is now open for traffic in both directions. The road was closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 5:17 AM. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Authorities are urging the public to…
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Three Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks in Manukau Harbour
Three fishermen have been rescued from Manukau Harbour after their boat sank shortly after midnight. The group had set off from Mangere Bridge Boat ramp and were approximately two kilometres from Puketutu Island when their vessel started taking on water.…
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Body believed to be missing jet skier found at Port Waikato
Police Eagle has located a body at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day. Police will be referring the matter to the Coroner. "Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are…
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New Zealand Faces Potential Severe Weather Over Holiday Period
New Zealand is bracing for a period of potentially severe weather starting Monday, December 29, 2025, according to an outlook issued by MetService. A deepening low pressure system to the north is expected to move southwest across the upper North…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on product tests, consumer rights
Consumer NZ is reporting on a variety of consumer issues and product tests. The organization has compared New Zealand's top roadside assistance providers and tracked secondhand washing machines on Trade Me. Consumer NZ also highlighted concerns regarding sunscreens, citing failed…
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Police Commissioner to Join Frontline Duties for New Year's Eve and Rhythm and Vines Festival
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is set to return to frontline duties, working alongside staff in Nelson on New Year's Eve and policing at the Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne in late December. This New Year's Eve marks one year…
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SH 2 Northbound Closed Near Petone After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 northbound near Petone is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 5:17 am. One individual involved in the incident has sustained serious injuries and…
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Person Dies After Being Washed Away at Piha Beach
A person has died after being washed away by waves at Piha Beach. Police were called to the scene around 12:30pm today following a report of a person being swept out to sea. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to…
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Man Charged After Hornby Incident Involving Suspected Gunshot Wound
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today after an incident in Hornby yesterday evening. Police were called to Amyes Road shortly after 6:30pm following reports of a male being chased by others, with one individual…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain affecting parts of the North Island. A front is currently moving northwards across the island today and will continue overnight, bringing a period of heavy rain. Additionally, Severe Thunderstorm Watches…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Buller District
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Buller District, north of Westport. The warning is in effect for eight hours from 8:00pm on Thursday, December 25th, to 4:00am on Friday, December 26th. Residents can expect…
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Man in Custody Over Ruatiti Homicide Investigation
A 29-year-old man, sought for questioning in relation to a double homicide in Ruatiti, has surrendered to police. The man presented himself at the Whanganui Police Station today at approximately 1:30 PM. He was arrested on an active warrant and…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting unsettled conditions across New Zealand. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, northwesterlies are expected to ease over the northern part of the country, with a weak ridge spreading onto much of New Zealand.…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Parts of New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning at 9:44 am on Thursday, December 25, 2025, indicating heavy rain for parts of New Zealand. A slow-moving front is situated over the north of the South Island today and is expected to…
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Kogan and H&M Products Recalled Due to Safety Concerns
Several seatbelt extenders sold via Kogan by A.L.E. Trading are being recalled due to safety concerns. The stitching of the seatbelts may separate from the buckle, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the seatbelt fails to restrain…
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
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