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Waikato Police Urge Drivers to Adapt to Wet Weather Conditions
Waikato motorists are being urged by police to adjust their driving to suit the current wet weather conditions. Officers have responded to a number of minor crashes across the Waikato region today, particularly on rural roads. Police emphasize that roads…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 at Brynderwyns
State Highway 1 on the Brynderwyns in Northland is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash reported around 12:45 PM today. Initial reports indicate multiple injuries, with some individuals sustaining serious harm. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and motorists…
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Police Appeal for Public Assistance Following Unexplained Death in Devonport
Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to a Kerr Street address around 11pm on January 1st, where a person was found deceased. A scene examination at the property is…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Expected
New Zealand's weather outlook for the coming week indicates a minimal risk of severe weather. A ridge of high pressure is forecast to cover the country for most of the period. On Tuesday, this ridge is expected to weaken as…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for parts of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti, effective from Saturday, January 3, 2026. A slow-moving front is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to these regions throughout Saturday and into Sunday morning.…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on fast fashion, consumer rights
Consumer NZ is reporting on the growing issue of fast fashion and its impact on the market. It said the organization is also detailing consumer rights regarding cancelled or disrupted holiday accommodation, including issues with refunds and misleading advertising. Consumer…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti
MetService has issued an Orange Warning for heavy rain expected to affect parts of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti over the weekend. A slow-moving front is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain from Saturday morning through to Sunday morning. In…
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Serious Crash Closes Cove Road in Waipu
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Cove Road in Waipu, which has led to the closure of the road this evening. The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported around 7:50 PM. One individual has sustained serious injuries. Cove…
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Four Charged After Thames Aggravated Robbery
Four people are set to appear in Hamilton Youth Court on charges stemming from an aggravated robbery at a Thames business. The accused include two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, and two 14-year-old boys. Charges laid are aggravated robbery, unlawfully…
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Teenager Rescued from Rip Current at Paritutu Beach
A teenager was safely brought back to shore after being caught in a dangerous rip current at Paritutu Beach on Thursday evening. Police received a report around 7pm that the teenager was struggling to return to land. A water rescue…
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Police Disrupt Large Youth Gatherings in Coromandel
Police disrupted gatherings of approximately 1000 youth at Williamson Park in Whangamatā and 300 youth near the Surf Club Reserve in Pauanui last night. Bottles were thrown at officers in Whangamatā, with one officer being hit, though fortunately not injured.…
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Three Injured in Serious Levin Crash Following Police Pursuit
Police are investigating a serious crash near Levin that occurred last night, leaving three people injured, one critically. The incident involved a Holden Captiva, which had been reported for several driving complaints, and another vehicle. Around 7:15 p.m., a police…
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Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
A Severe Weather Warning is currently in force for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and parts of Hawke's Bay. During Sunday morning, there is high confidence that warnable amounts of rain will continue to fall about the Wairoa District and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Thunderstorms and localised…
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Police Investigate Two Deaths in Pukehina
Police are investigating the deaths of two people at an address on Old Coach Road in Pukehina. On Thursday afternoon, police were notified of a woman's death at the address. A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault…
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Serious Crash on State Highway 3 South of Turakina
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 3, south of Turakina. Police were alerted to the incident at 6:05 am. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained critical injuries, while two others have…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain expected to affect parts of Gisborne/Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay on Saturday and early Sunday. Thunderstorms are also likely across parts of the North Island during the same period, with the…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 57 in Levin
State Highway 57 in Levin is currently closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at 7:20pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
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Tairāwhiti Police Report Busy New Year Period
Tairāwhiti Police have reflected on a particularly busy New Year period, marked by the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, planned anti-social road user events, and New Year celebrations across the region, all amidst heavy rain. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti…
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Search and Rescue Operation Concludes in Dunedin
A search and rescue operation in Whare Flat, Dunedin, has concluded after a report of a person calling for help. Around 9:30 am today, Police received a call from a member of the public on the Mackie Dackie track who…
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Police Appeal for Information After Cries for Help Heard in Whare Flat
Police are appealing for information following reports of someone heard yelling for help near the Mackie Dackie track, off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road, Whare Flat, Dunedin. The call was received around 9:30 am today from a person walking the track who…
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Crash on Gibbston Highway Causes Delays
Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6, near Roaring Meg in Queenstown, is currently experiencing significant delays and is down to one lane due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident occurred around 10:30 am between Waitiri Road and Kawarau Gorge Road. Emergency…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island and Parts of North Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island today, with an active low-pressure system bringing significant rainfall. The Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka can expect 50 to 70 mm of rain on…
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New Zealand Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms Possible in North Island
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook predicting rain and possible thunderstorms for the northern North Island this weekend. On Saturday, a low-pressure system is expected to bring rain or showers to central and eastern areas, with localised heavy falls…
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Police Seek Information on Fatal Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police investigating a fatal incident on Kaipara Coast Highway in Makarau, Auckland, are appealing to the public for information. Officers were called to the scene around 5:20 AM today following a report of a deceased person on the road. While…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northwest South Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island, effective from Thursday, January 1, 2026. An active low-pressure system is bringing significant rainfall to the region. In the Ranges of Tasman District, west of Takaka,…
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One Deceased in Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police were called to an incident on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, Auckland, early this morning where a person was found deceased on the road. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries into the circumstances are underway. A scene…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash in Tirohia, Hauraki
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Road, Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. Police were notified of the incident around 12:40 am. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the sole…
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New Zealand Road Deaths Decline for Third Consecutive Year Amidst Record Enforcement
Provisional data indicates a reduction in road deaths in New Zealand for the third consecutive year, with 272 fatalities recorded in 2025, down from 292 in 2024. This trend is largely attributed to initiatives like Operation Open Roads, according to…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northwest South Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka, effective from 6:00am to 4:00pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The system is expected to bring an additional 50 to 80 mm of rain,…
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Kaipara Coast Highway Closed Due to Police Incident
Kaipara Coast Highway in Makarau, Auckland, is currently closed in both directions as police respond to an incident that began around 5:20 AM this morning. Police have established cordons at the intersections of West Coast Road and Kahikatea Flat Road.…