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Teenager Arrested with Large Cannabis Haul After Dangerous Driving
Police have arrested a 16-year-old after a vehicle fled from an officer and was later found to be carrying a large amount of cannabis. The incident began around 5:50 pm yesterday when a police officer, en route to a robbery…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Timaru Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash discovered on Seadown Road in the Timaru District on December 22. He was 66-year-old Gary Kenneth Penman of Timaru. Police extend their condolences to Gary’s family…
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New Zealand Labour Force Population Benchmarks Released
Stats NZ has released the household labour force survey estimated working-age population for the December 2025 quarter. These benchmarks are essential for producing upcoming labour market statistics. The data provides the foundation for understanding New Zealand's working-age population trends.
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Two Rescued After Jetski Breakdown Off Taranaki Coast
Two men were rescued after their jetski broke down off the Taranaki coast on January 7. The pair were near New Plymouth Airport when an anchor line became caught in the jetski's intake, disabling the engine and leaving them adrift.…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Severe Gales
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong northwesterly gales affecting central and southern New Zealand from Saturday night through to early Monday morning. A front is expected to bring heavy rain to the southwest of the…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash on State Highway 50
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 50, Korokipo Road, southwest of Waiohiki. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:20 AM. The Serious Crash Unit conducted an examination of the scene, which led to a…
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Search for Missing Tramper Graham Garnett Enters Limited Phase
The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, in Kahurangi National Park has moved into a limited search phase. Yesterday's efforts involved six search teams and a New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter, with one team continuing into the evening.…
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Four Arrested After Liquor Store Shoplifting on Auckland's North Shore
Police have arrested four individuals following a shoplifting incident at a liquor store in Sunnynook on Auckland’s North Shore last night. The incident occurred around 8:40pm when three offenders allegedly entered the store, with two stealing boxes of alcohol. When…
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Henderson Arrest Following Retail Theft
Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman in Henderson following a series of alleged retail thefts. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when retail staff at a sports store confronted the woman for allegedly concealing nearly $200 worth of baseball caps.…
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Freyberg Beach Trial Aims to Boost Wheelchair Accessibility
Wellington City Council has begun installing infrastructure for temporary beach matting at Freyberg Beach this week. This initiative is part of a trial aimed at enhancing accessibility for wheelchair users at the popular beach. The council is committed to making…
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Recall Issued for Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles Due to Brake Malfunction
Giant Bicycle Co. Pty Ltd has issued a recall for its 2024 model year Giant Animator and Liv Adore bicycles, specifically the C/B 12” and 16” models. The recall is due to a hazard where the coaster brake on the…
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One Dead in Kumeroa Motorcycle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving motorcycles in Kumeroa this afternoon. Police were called to the intersection of Gaisford and Oringi roads just before 2:30pm. One person died at the scene, and a second person sustained moderate…
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State Highway 2 in Carterton Closed Due to Crash
State Highway 2 in Carterton is currently closed near Hughes Line following a single-vehicle crash reported around 3:40pm. Authorities confirm that no serious injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays in…
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Christchurch Police Impound Over 20 Cars in Anti-Social Driving Operation
Christchurch Police have impounded over 20 cars and identified 30 vehicles as offending in a recent operation targeting anti-social road users. The operation, conducted by the Christchurch Anti-Social Road User (ASRU) team, focused on dangerous driving problem areas around the…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January 11
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Sunday, January 11. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Residents are advised…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland during January. The work will impact Beach Road (local road) on Sunday, January 11, Tuesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 14, and…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Southbound Closures
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland. The work will take place on Tuesday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 14, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The section of SH1 from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland from January 12 to January 15. The work will primarily affect the section between the Ramarama and Drury interchanges, and…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road Face Maintenance Closures
Motorway maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland next month, affecting the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo maintenance from Sunday, January…
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Serious Crash Reported in Kumeroa
Police are currently responding to a serious crash in Kumeroa. The incident, involving two vehicles and motorcycles, occurred at the intersection of Gaisford and Oringi roads. The crash was reported just before 2:30pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. The…
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Wairarapa Police Seize $4 Million in Drugs, Make Arrests
Wairarapa Police have seized more than $4 million of the drug gamma butyrolactone (GBL), commonly known as Fantasy, following a tip-off from the public. The operation led to the arrest and charging of two individuals. On Monday night, police located…
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New Zealand Braces for Significant Heatwave and Severe Weather
New Zealand is set to experience significantly warmer temperatures than average this weekend, from Thursday, January 8 to Monday, January 12, as the remnants of an Australian heatwave cross the Tasman Sea. Eastern regions, particularly Hawke's Bay, are expected to…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of Lawrence Schwalger, 50, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Schwalger is wanted in connection with breaching his release conditions. Police believe members of the…
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Auckland Man Identified as Missing Swimmer Found Deceased in Coromandel
Police have released the name of a man found deceased on a beach near Thames Coast Road, Kereta on December 24. The deceased has been identified as Suy Lao, 43, from Auckland. Mr. Lao had been reported missing on December…
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Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle After Whangārei Robbery
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a vehicle stolen during an aggravated robbery in Whangārei on Boxing Day. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on December 26th at an address on Collingwood Street, Raumanga. According to…
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Christchurch Police Report Success in Pre-Christmas Drink-Driving Operation
Christchurch Police have concluded 'Operation Hoho, Oh No,' a pre-Christmas road policing initiative aimed at reducing drink-driving. The operation, conducted over two weeks from December 10 to 24, involved 86 checkpoints across the Christchurch Metro Area, North Canterbury, and Selwyn.…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Tramper in Kahurangi National Park
The search for 66-year-old tramper Graham Garnett, who went missing in Kahurangi National Park, is continuing with enhanced resources. A New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter has been deployed again, and four specialist canyon teams are en route to Motueka…
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Name Release: Fatal Incident in Wanaka
Police have released the name of the man who died in a fatal incident in Wanaka on January 5. He has been identified as 85-year-old David Simmers of Wanaka. Emergency services were called to a property following reports of a…
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Boat Stolen and Recovered in Whangārei
Police are seeking information following the theft of a boat from a commercial yard in Whangārei on Tuesday, January 6. The 7.5-metre White Pointer, named Jasmine, was recovered thanks to the actions of a member of the public. The vessel…
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Fatal Crash in Dairy Flat Claims One Life
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat. Emergency services were alerted to the collision around 12:50pm yesterday. The road, which was closed following the incident, reopened around 5pm. The Serious Crash…