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Serious Crash Closes Riccarton Avenue Eastbound in Christchurch
Riccarton Avenue in Christchurch Central is closed eastbound due to a serious crash that occurred this evening. Police were called to the scene around 6:50 PM after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries. The…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay between January 23 and February 20, 2026, should anticipate considerable disruptions as a range of roadworks and recovery efforts are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued…
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Search Continues for Missing Man and Vehicle Near Warkworth
Search operations for a man missing since Wednesday are set to be scaled back for the day near the Mahurangi River. Approximately 30 personnel from multiple agencies participated in the search efforts on Friday afternoon. These included Police Search and…
Law EnforcementDisasters WarkworthMahurangi RiverPolice Search and RescueMissing PersonLand Search and RescueDroneWater RescueNew Zealand Police
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Man Dies After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Cheltenham Beach
Police are attending a sudden death at Cheltenham Beach on Auckland's North Shore. At approximately 3:14 PM, a report was received concerning a man being pulled from the water unresponsive. Emergency services provided medical assistance at the scene, but sadly,…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin John Singh Belling, a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area. Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday, January 9, at his place of business in Motu…
Law Enforcement Missing PersonInvercargillPolice AppealWelfare ConcernNew Zealand PolicePublic Assistance
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Six Unaccounted For After Mount Maunganui Landslide
Police have confirmed that six people are currently unaccounted for following a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Among those missing are two teenagers, the youngest being 15 years old. Authorities have been unable to establish the whereabouts of three additional individuals.…
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Cyclist Dies Following Palmerston North Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash on Tennent Drive in Palmerston North on January 2. The cyclist involved was critically injured and passed away in hospital on Wednesday, January 21. The death will be referred…
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Media Monitor: Potent fake oxycodone tablets detected in New Zealand
High Alert is reporting that a potent mix of a benzodiazepine and a synthetic opioid, misrepresented as oxycodone, has been detected in the Wellington region of New Zealand. The substance was found in pink pills and may be circulating nationwide.…
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Canterbury Police Increase Patrols for Car Show Weekend
Canterbury Police will maintain a highly visible presence across the North Canterbury area this weekend as car enthusiasts gather for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show in Rangiora. Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander Canterbury Rural, stated that police expect a…
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Serious Crash Closes Appleby Highway in Tasman
Emergency services are attending a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Appleby Highway and McShane Road in Appleby, Tasman. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:50 PM. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious injuries…
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Search Continues for Man Swept Away in Warkworth River
The search for a man swept away by the Mahurangi River on Wednesday is continuing today, with police deploying additional resources as water levels have subsided. Police Search and Rescue teams are conducting ground searches along the riverbanks, supported by…
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New Zealand Inflation Rises to 3.1% in December 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual inflation rate stood at 3.1 percent for the 12 months ending December 2025, according to data released by Stats NZ. This figure represents an increase from the 3.0 percent inflation recorded in the previous quarter, ending…
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Auckland Motorways Face Overnight Closures for Essential Maintenance
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of significant overnight closures on several key motorways between January 26 and January 30, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential maintenance and improvement projects. Work is scheduled to take…
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Dangerous Driving During Tangi Leads to Arrests and Vehicle Impounds
Following complaints of dangerous driving on Monday, January 19, Taranaki Police have arrested one driver, seized and impounded two vehicles, and issued several infringement notices. The complaints were received regarding a large convoy of vehicles traveling through New Plymouth to…
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Motorcyclist Dies in State Highway 1 Crash Near Ōtara
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Southern Motorway near Ōtara on Thursday night. A Police motorways unit was carrying out radar speed detection on the southbound lanes of State Highway 1 near Ōtara when they detected a…
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Wellington Earns Top Climate Leadership Ranking for Fifth Consecutive Year
Wellington has been awarded an 'A' list ranking for its climate action leadership for the fifth year in a row. The city was recognized among global leaders for its efforts in 2025. This marks a continued commitment to environmental stewardship…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesAustralasia
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Warnings for Chatham Islands
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand (MetService) has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for the Chatham Islands. Winds and rain associated with a tropical low have eased as the system has moved clear of the islands. The Strong…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Aerodrome Road and was reported to Police at 5:15 am. The person, believed to…
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One Dead After E-Scooter Struck by Train in Christchurch
One person has died after being struck by a train on Lincoln Road in Addington, Christchurch, early this morning. Police were notified at 3:30 am that a person riding an e-scooter had been hit by the train and died at…
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State Highway 2 in Dannevirke Blocked After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2, near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke, is blocked following a crash that occurred this morning. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Information regarding injuries sustained in the crash is not yet available,…
Law EnforcementTransportation DannevirkeState Highway 2CrashRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand PoliceEmergency Services
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Two deceased following landslide on Welcome Bay Road
Two people have been recovered from a house on Welcome Bay Road, Papamoa, this evening after it was extensively damaged by a landslide early today. Both people are sadly deceased. Police are working to support their loved ones at this…
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MetService Issues Strong Wind and Heavy Rain Warning for Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the Chatham Islands, effective from 9:00pm Thursday, January 22, 2026, until 5:00am Friday, January 23. Severe gale east to northeasterlies are expected to gust up to 120km/h. There is a minimal chance…
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Media Monitor: Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports on political shifts, terror plot, and natural disasters
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting on significant political and social developments. The outlet said the Liberal and National parties are moving in separate directions following the coalition's dissolution, leaving Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with a reshuffled cabinet and a…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Nelson Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in Nelson on Friday, January 9th. The incident took place around 11 pm on Collingwood Street, resulting in the victim sustaining serious injuries. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with…
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Search Efforts Underway for Unaccounted Individuals in Western Bay of Plenty
Search efforts are continuing across the Bay of Plenty as emergency services work to rescue people caught in landslides in the region. Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Tim Anderson, stated that two rescue operations are currently active at Mount…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January 29
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Thursday, January 29. The work is scheduled to take place overnight, between 10pm and 5am. On…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. The primary focus will be on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Kumeu Township area, with work scheduled from Tuesday, January 27, to…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 16Kumeu TownshipMaintenanceRoad ClosureTraffic ManagementNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) in Auckland from Tuesday, January 27 to Thursday, January 29. The work will affect the southbound lanes between Hillsborough Road and Queenstown…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 20Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosuresDetoursWaterview TunnelNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late January
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) in Auckland. The work will take place between Cavendish Drive and Massey Road from Tuesday, January 27, to Thursday, January 29, between…
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State Highway 18 Maintenance Scheduled for January 26
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland. The work will take place on Brigham Creek Road on Monday, January 26, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance includes resurfacing the…