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Auckland Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Men After Mass Disorder
Police are appealing for the public's help to identify men involved in a mass disorder incident that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland. The incident, which involved approximately 50 people, took place around 3:40 am on Sunday, December 28. Detective…
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Police Seek Bruce Tautari on Arrest Warrant
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Bruce Tautari, 21, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Tautari failed to appear in court and is believed to be actively avoiding law enforcement. He is known to frequent the…
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Fatal Crash in Wanaka Claims One Life
One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka, reported around 10:45am today. Emergency services attended the scene, where one person was confirmed deceased. A section of Roche Street has been closed to allow for a scene examination.…
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One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 24
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24, Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The collision was reported around 9:45 am. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The…
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Roche Street, Wanaka Closed After Serious Crash
Roche Street in Wanaka has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at approximately 10:45am. Initial indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising motorists to avoid the…
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New Zealand braces for summer sunshine and rising temperatures
New Zealand is set for a week of summer sunshine and dry conditions as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. From Monday, January 5th to Friday, January 9th, many regions will experience typical summer skies with minimal risk of significant…
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One Dead in Rolleston Single-Vehicle Crash
Police can confirm that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston this morning. The incident occurred on Jones Road and was reported to police just after 7:45 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead…
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk This Week
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, indicating a low probability of significant weather events through Wednesday and Thursday. A ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the country's weather patterns. On Wednesday, January 7, a…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 24/Tauranga Road
State Highway 24/Tauranga Road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash reported at approximately 9:45 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. The road is currently closed in the vicinity of Old Te Aroha…
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Jones Road, Rolleston Closed After Serious Crash
Jones Road in Rolleston has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police shortly after 7:45am this morning. Early indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising…
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Auckland Intersection Reopens After Incident
The intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road in Auckland has now reopened following an earlier incident. Police would like to thank motorists for their understanding while the situation was resolved.
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Auckland Intersection Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Auckland motorists are being rerouted due to a road closure at the intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road. The closure is in effect while emergency services attend to an incident on Wairau Road. Drivers are advised to use…
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One Dead in Papatoetoe Car Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a car crash in Papatoetoe last night. The incident occurred on Puhinui Road and was reported to authorities around 10:15pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with…
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Man Charged After Hamilton Hit and Run
Police have arrested and charged a man following a hit and run incident in Hamilton yesterday afternoon. At approximately 3:15pm, police were alerted to a vehicle striking a person on Raymond Street and then fleeing the scene. The victim was…
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New Zealand Holiday Road Deaths Decrease for Second Consecutive Year
Police in New Zealand have reported a decrease in road deaths for the second consecutive holiday period. The provisional number of road fatalities for the 2025/2026 Christmas holiday period stands at seven, a notable reduction from the 15 deaths recorded…
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Search Underway for Missing Tramper Near Mount Huxley
A large-scale search is currently underway for a missing tramper, Connor Purvis, 20, near Lake Ōhau. Purvis was expected to climb Mount Huxley on or around December 30th, descending via the Huxley River South Branch, but has not returned. Police…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 8 Near Tekapo
Emergency services are responding to a serious four-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, west of Tekapo, which occurred around 7pm this evening. The collision, located between Tekapo Powerhouse Road and Braemar Road, has left three people with serious injuries and…
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State Highway 1 Reopens in Takanini After Truck Incident
All lanes on State Highway 1 at Takanini have reopened after a truck collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred around 3:25 PM today. Police have confirmed that there appears to be no structural damage to the overbridge. Authorities thanked…
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State Highway 4 Closed After Truck Rollover
State Highway 4 in Aria, Waitomo, is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash where a truck rolled this afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM. Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries. Diversions have been established at Kopaki Road and…
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Truck Collision Blocks State Highway 1 in Takanini
State Highway 1 in Takanini is experiencing significant delays after a truck carrying a small house collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred northbound between the Papakura on-ramp and the Manurewa-Takanini off-ramp around 3:25 PM. Police confirmed that no one…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Palmerston North Cyclist Crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle in Palmerston North on Friday, January 2. The incident occurred on Tennant Drive, near Massey University, around 4:30 PM. The cyclist sustained critical injuries and is…
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Police Seek Witnesses After Assault at Champagne Gully Campsite
Cromwell Police are seeking public assistance following an assault that took place at the Champagne Gully camping area around 10pm on Friday, January 2. A 33-year-old man has been charged with assaulting three people and is scheduled to appear in…
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Police Seek Stolen Ute and Dogs After Alexandra Burglary
Central Otago Police are seeking the public's help to locate a stolen vehicle and dogs following a burglary in Alexandra. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3. Initially, a stolen vehicle was discovered abandoned near Ōmakau. Subsequently, a second vehicle,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road at its intersection with Ryburn Road in Ōhaupō, Waikato. The two-vehicle collision was reported around 9:15 AM today. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Expected
New Zealand is set to experience minimal severe weather from Tuesday, January 6th, to Friday, January 9th, 2026, according to the latest outlook from MetService. On Tuesday, a ridge of high pressure will dominate, with only a weak front approaching…
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Warnings for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
MetService has lifted its Heavy Rain Warnings for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and The Wairoa District as of Sunday morning. Rain has cleared Hawke's Bay and most of Gisborne, with remaining rain north of Ruatoria expected to turn to showers this morning. Thunderstorms…
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Two Dead in Ripirō Beach Water Incident
Two people have died following a water-related incident on Ripirō Beach, between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully. Police were called to the scene around 6:50 pm yesterday after reports of two men struggling in the water. Police and other emergency…
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Gisborne Motorists Advised to Avoid Travel Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the Gisborne region are being strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel due to widespread heavy rain and surface flooding impacting local roads. Several roads have been closed as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Police are urging…
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SH20 Māngere Bridge Lane Blocked After Serious Incident
One northbound lane of State Highway 20 on Māngere Bridge is currently blocked following an incident this evening. Police were alerted to the event, which occurred near Hastie Avenue around 6:50 PM, after a person sustained serious injuries. Authorities have…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Man in Connection with Queenstown Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man they believe may be able to help with inquiries into an assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, January 1, on Ballarat…