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Onehunga Shooting: Man Critical, Police Seek Public Assistance
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police discovered the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, responding to reports of a shooting. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce stated…
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Police Seek Information on Fatal Tikitere Crash
Police are seeking public assistance following a fatal crash on State Highway 30 in Tikitere last week. The collision, involving two vehicles, occurred around 4:20 am on Thursday, January 15. Emergency services responded to find two people deceased at the…
Law EnforcementDisasters TikitereState Highway 30Fatal CrashPolice AppealCCTV FootageDashcam FootageRotoruaNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ highlights common marketing myths and product advice
Consumer NZ is reporting that consumers should be skeptical of certain marketing claims, particularly those related to food and batteries. The organization advises ignoring claims such as "baked not fried," "98% cholesterol-free," and "natural" on food products, as they may…
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Over 40 Rescued After Flooding Closes State Highway 2
More than 40 people have been evacuated following severe flooding and slips that led to the closure of State Highway 2 between Matawai and Ōpōtiki. The first slip was reported around 9 am on Friday after heavy rainfall in the…
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Harper Avenue Reopens After Four-Vehicle Crash
All lanes on Harper Avenue in Christchurch are now open after a four-vehicle crash occurred this afternoon. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the incident. The road is clear and traffic flow has resumed.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings
MetService announced today that all severe weather warnings and watches have been lifted for New Zealand. The low-pressure system that brought heavy rain to parts of the country is now moving eastwards, leading to eased conditions. The Heavy Rain Warning…
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Police Launch Rescue Operation on State Highway 2
Police have commenced a rescue operation to assist members of the public stranded by landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, located between Ōpōtiki and Matawai. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with partner agencies. Inspector Nicky…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementDisasters Rescue OperationState Highway 2LandslipsŌpōtikiMatawaiWaioeka GorgePoliceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Protest Permit Declined
A planned protest across the Auckland Harbour Bridge has had its permit declined, and access to the bridge will not be facilitated by Police. The event was being organised by The Freedom and Rights Coalition for January 31, 2026. Several…
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Police Seek Information After Serious Firearms Incident in Onehunga
Auckland Police are investigating a serious firearms incident in Onehunga that occurred this morning, leaving one person in a critical condition. The incident took place shortly after 11 am on Arthur Street, following reports of a person being shot. Upon…
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State Highway 29 Lane Blocked After Matamata Crash
The eastbound lane of State Highway 29 near Matamata is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm. Two individuals have sustained moderate injuries and are receiving medical assistance. Authorities are urging motorists…
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Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks Harper Avenue in Christchurch
Eastbound lanes on Harper Avenue in Christchurch are currently blocked due to a four-vehicle crash that occurred around 4:40 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area…
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Name Release: Fatal Crash in Hamurana
Police have released the name of the person who died following a crash in Hamurana, north of Rotorua, on Tuesday, January 13. He has been identified as 21-year-old Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, of Hamilton. Two people remain in hospital as…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Marewa Following Man's Death
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports of an assault. Upon arrival, the man was located with critical…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Overnight Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for a series of roadworks and overnight closures scheduled across the region's state highway network from Saturday, January 17, to Friday, January 23, 2026. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksOvernight ClosuresTraffic ManagementRoad RenewalsTransportNZ Transport Agency
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Man Arrested in Masterton Family Harm Incident
A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a family harm incident in Masterton on Thursday. Police were called to a River Road address around 5pm, where they found a woman unconscious and bleeding. She was transported to Wellington Hospital in…
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Serious Incident in Onehunga: One Critical
Police are responding to a serious incident in Onehunga, Auckland, following reports of a person sustaining injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The incident occurred shortly after 11 am at a property on Arthur Street. One person has been transported…
Law EnforcementMedia OnehungaSerious IncidentGunshot WoundHospitalPoliceInvestigationCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Stats NZ Updates Child Poverty Material Hardship Measure
Stats NZ is updating its methodology for measuring material hardship in child poverty statistics. This change is being made to ensure continuity between the new Household Income and Living Survey (HILS), which replaced the Household Economic Survey (HES) in 2024,…
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Stats NZ Updates Price Index Methods
Stats NZ has published methodological updates for its price indexes for the December 2025 quarter. These updates are detailed in a comprehensive methods paper. The Government Statistician authorizes all statistics and data published by Stats NZ. The full paper is…
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Police Provide Update on Waitārere Beach Incident, Emphasize Ongoing Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into a tragic incident at a Waitārere property this week, which resulted in one death and three critical injuries. Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, acknowledged public interest and comments from the deceased man's family,…
Law EnforcementDisasters Waitārere BeachPolice InvestigationTragic IncidentManawatūCritical InjuriesPost-mortemScene ExaminationNew Zealand Police
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Māori Business Sales Dip Slightly in September Quarter
In the September 2025 quarter, approximately 1,500 Māori authorities and related businesses were part of the Tatauranga umanga Māori population. These entities are defined as businesses that manage or administer assets held in common ownership by iwi and Māori, primarily…
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of a series of overnight motorway closures scheduled from January 16 to January 23, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work across various Auckland motorways. Work…
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Food Prices Rose 4.0 Percent Annually by December 2025
Food prices in New Zealand increased by 4.0 percent in the 12 months leading up to December 2025. This follows a 4.4 percent rise recorded in the 12 months to November 2025, as reported by Stats NZ. The grocery food…
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Three in Custody After Auckland Burglary and 90-Minute Pursuit
Three people are in custody and enquiries are continuing following a burglary which ended in a 90-minute fleeing driver event across Auckland. Just after 5.30am, Police received a report of three people allegedly smashing their way into a store on…
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State Highway 2 Closed Between Ōpōtiki and Matawai Due to Slip
State Highway 2 has been closed between Ōpōtiki and Matawai due to an earlier slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while detours are in place.
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State Highway 2 Closed Between Ōpōtiki and Matawai Due to Slip
State Highway 2 has been closed between Ōpōtiki and Matawai due to an earlier slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while detours are in place.
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MetService Warns of Potential Severe Weather in North Island
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a low confidence of severe weather impacting the upper North Island from Sunday, January 18, to Wednesday, January 21. While a large high covers the South Island, a strong southeasterly flow is…
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State Highway 20 Southbound Lane Expansion Project Begins Mid-January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to begin a significant safety improvement project on State Highway 20 (SH20) starting mid-January and concluding in late March 2026. The project aims to increase the capacity of the southbound lanes just…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 20Waka KotahiRoadworksAucklandSouthbound LanesTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Bay of Plenty Faces Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain, Nelson/Tasman on Alert
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty region, anticipating thunderstorms and localised downpours. The warning, effective from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026, forecasts an additional 30 to 60 mm of…
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Two Dead in Hamilton Two-Vehicle Crash
Two people have died following a serious crash involving two vehicles in Beerescourt overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:30 AM. Upon arrival, two individuals were found deceased. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination,…
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Woman Charged with Murder in Tauranga
A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in Tauranga. The man was found deceased at an address on Fraser Street on Sunday, December 14, after emergency services were called to the…