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Warkworth Search Pauses Due to High Water Levels
Police have paused their search for a man missing near Warkworth due to high water levels in the Mahurangi River. The search for the man and his vehicle, who was reported swept away on January 21st at 7:41 am, will…
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Feilding Police Arrest 18 in Operation Thor Targeting Burglary and Drugs
Feilding Police have arrested 18 people as part of Operation Thor, a targeted operation focused on burglary, theft, vehicle crime, firearms offending, and drug activity in the Feilding area. Over the past two months, police conducted a series of search…
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Police to Maintain Visible Presence in Masterton for Gang Funeral
Police will maintain a highly visible presence in Masterton on Friday in response to a gang-related funeral scheduled to occur in the area. Inspector Simon De Wit, Acting Wairarapa Area Commander, stated that police anticipate an influx of gang members…
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State Highway 5 Closed After Truck Rollover Near Waipunga
State Highway 5 near Waipunga, between Matea Road and Pohokura Road, is currently blocked in both directions following a truck rollover. Emergency services are attending to one person who has sustained moderate injuries. The truck has spilled gravel across the…
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Police to Hold Media Stand-Up on Western Bay of Plenty Weather Incidents
A media stand-up concerning weather-related incidents in the Western Bay of Plenty is scheduled to take place in Mt Maunganui. The event will be held at 1pm outside the surf club, located at the corner of Marine Parade and Adams…
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Takapuna Beach Incident Serves as Weather Warning Reminder
Police are reminding the public to heed weather warnings following a late-night incident at Takapuna Beach. Early this morning, at 1:21 AM, police responded to an emergency call reporting two swimmers unaccounted for in the water, despite a severe weather…
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Red Warnings Lifted After Record Rainfall, Travel Advisories Issued
Red Warnings for severe weather have been lifted across New Zealand as a tropical low that brought significant rainfall, particularly to the upper North Island, moves eastward. This event marked the 20th Red Warning issued by MetService since the highest…
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New Zealand Sees Significant Drop in Net Migration
Provisional estimates for the year ending November 2025 indicate a significant shift in New Zealand's international migration landscape. Migrant arrivals decreased by 9 percent to 132,600, while migrant departures rose by 4 percent to 121,900. This resulted in an annual…
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New Zealand Retail Spending Sees Slight Dip in December 2025
New Zealand's electronic card transactions (ECT) data for December 2025 indicates a slight decrease in consumer spending within the retail sector. Spending in the retail industries fell by 0.1 percent, equating to $7.6 million, when compared to November 2025. The…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Lake Hāwea Car Break-ins Investigation
Police are seeking the public's assistance in an investigation into numerous car break-ins in Lake Hāwea. Authorities are looking to identify a man captured on CCTV footage who may be able to assist with inquiries into the incidents. The break-ins…
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Several unaccounted for after Mount Maunganui slip
Several people are unaccounted for following a slip near a campsite in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to Adams Ave just after 9:30am. The campsite has been evacuated, and Adams Ave is closed while emergency services work to locate…
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New Zealand Sees Rise in Overseas Visitor Arrivals
Overseas visitor arrivals in New Zealand reached 347,600 in November 2025, marking an increase of 26,400 from November 2024. The largest gains were observed in arrivals from Australia, up by 9,500, and China, which saw an increase of 7,800. Arrivals…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Chatham Islands and Eastern South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for strong winds affecting the Chatham Islands and heavy rain for eastern parts of the South Island and the Chatham Islands. A humid northeasterly flow is bringing rain to northeastern areas of the…
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Warkworth Search Continues for Missing Man
Search efforts are expected to resume today for a man missing after being swept away in the Mahurangi River near Warkworth. The man, in his 40s and from the wider Mahurangi community, went missing from Falls Road around 7:41 am…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings with Red Rain Alerts for Multiple Regions
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand, with Red Rain Warnings in force for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne from Tolaga Bay northwards. A strong and humid northeasterly flow is bringing heavy rain, downpours, and…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man Liam
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 23-year-old Liam, who has been reported missing from Bulls. Liam was last seen in Bulls, on Watson Street and Walton Street between 11am and 2pm on Monday, January 19. Police and…
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State Highway 25A Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
State Highway 25A is currently blocked just north of the intersection with State Highway 26 in Kopu due to a crash. The single-vehicle incident, involving a truck, was reported at 2:15pm. The driver sustained serious injuries. Authorities expect the road…
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Name Released in Hahei Water Incident
Police have released the name of a man who died in a water-related incident in Hahei on Monday, January 19. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Jack Oliver-Hood, who resided in Mount Eden, Auckland. Police extended their condolences to…
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Search Continues for Missing Man Near Warkworth
Efforts are ongoing this afternoon to locate a man who was reported missing near Warkworth this morning. Resources from several emergency agencies have been deployed around the Mahurangi River, with Police Search and Rescue continuing shore-based searching. "Police Search and…
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ACT Party Launches 2026 Election Campaign, Citing Need for Stronger Voice
The ACT Party has officially launched its campaign for the upcoming November 7 election, with party leader David Seymour calling on supporters to help the party "aim higher." Seymour stated that the election presents New Zealanders with a choice: to…
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Police seek information after Nelson pedestrian crash
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Nelson yesterday. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tasman and Weka streets around 4pm after a vehicle and a pedestrian collided. One person was transported to hospital with…
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Man Missing After Vehicle Washed Away Near Warkworth
An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle were reported missing near Warkworth. At 7:41 AM, police received information that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks…
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MetService Issues Red Warnings for Extreme Rainfall in North Island
MetService has issued Red Warnings for significant rainfall across parts of the North Island, signaling the potential for extreme weather impacts. The alerts cover Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and northern Tairāwhiti Gisborne, effective from Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Red…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle in Auckland
Auckland Central Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Tuesday evening after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle with a stolen car. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when police received information about a stolen Toyota Vitz being driven on Great…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Red Rain Warnings Issued
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand, including Red Rain Warnings for several regions, as a tropical low approaches from the north. A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow is bringing heavy rain, downpours, and severe gales to…
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New Zealand Police Sees Record 100 Former Officers Return in 2025
New Zealand Police is celebrating a record-breaking year with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025, a significant increase from the previous record of 40 in 2023. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled that we had 100 former…
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Youth Arrested After Violent Shoplifting Incident in Newmarket
Three young individuals have been arrested following a shoplifting incident that turned violent in Newmarket on Tuesday evening. Police responded to reports of a shoplifting at a hobby store on Broadway, during which a staff member sustained a stab wound.…
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Youth Arrested Following Aggravated Assault in Newmarket
New Zealand Police have arrested a youth following an aggravated assault in Newmarket. The incident occurred recently, and police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Further details regarding the assault or the identity of the arrested youth have…
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Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' Arrives in Wellington
International music sensation Ed Sheeran is bringing his highly anticipated 'Loop Tour' to Wellington this Wednesday, January 21st. The concert will take place at Sky Stadium, marking a significant event for the capital city. Fans can expect a memorable performance…
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Woman, 75, killed in Winton crash
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton on Thursday, January 15. She was 75-year-old Patrizia Botti, from Balano, Italy. Police extended their thoughts to her family and friends during this difficult…