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Waitārere Beach Investigation Update: One Stab Wound Confirmed
Police are continuing their investigation into the Waitārere Beach incident. Inspector Craig Sheridan of the Central District Crime Unit stated that the scene examination and post-mortem have been completed. "As a result, Police now believe one person at the address…
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Police name man who died in Rolleston crash
Police can now name the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Jones Road in Rolleston on Monday, January 5. He was 22-year-old Connor Cossey from Rolleston. Police extend their sympathies to the loved ones of Connor.
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Woman Charged After Alleged Bus Driver Assault in Central Auckland
A woman has been charged following an alleged assault on a bus driver in central Auckland. Auckland Central Police responded to the incident on Queen Street on Monday night. According to Area Commander Inspector Grae Anderson, the driver encountered a…
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Waikato Roads Reopen After Serious Crashes
State Highway 1 near Tamahere and State Highway 26 / Morrinsville Road in Newstead have reopened following two separate serious crashes this morning. Police confirmed the roads are clear for traffic. The New Zealand Police Media Centre thanked motorists across…
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New Home Consents Rise 9% Nationally, Auckland Leads Growth
Aotearoa New Zealand experienced a 9.0 percent rise in new home consents in the year ending December 2025, reaching a total of 36,619. Auckland was the primary driver of this national increase, accounting for more than half of the growth.…
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Unjustified Force
Police have acknowledged the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into a traffic stop and later use of force that occurred on 22 December 2022. The incident began when a road policing officer observed a woman, Ms Z, make a thumbs…
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Northland Police Prepare for Waitangi Day Celebrations
Operations for Waitangi Day are well underway in Northland, with Police assisting communities and partners as annual events take place ahead of February 6. Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, stated that Police have been collaborating with Iwi and the…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the upcoming week, indicating a low likelihood of significant weather events across New Zealand. From Thursday, February 5, through Sunday, February 8, 2026, a ridge of high pressure is forecast to cover…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Gale Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and possible severe gales affecting parts of central New Zealand. A low-pressure system moving eastwards across the region today and early Wednesday is expected to bring heavy rain to the…
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Two Men Charged After Construction Site Burglary in Hobsonville
Two men have been charged following a burglary at a construction site in Hobsonville early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when two individuals allegedly entered a work site on Hobsonville Road, using a vehicle to drive through…
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Northbound State Highway 1 Lane Blocked by Two-Vehicle Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 1 on the Waikato Expressway, near Tamahere, is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly before 8am this morning. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as…
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Serious Crash on State Highway 26 in Newstead
Police are responding to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 26, Morrinsville Road in Newstead, reported just before 7am. One person sustained serious injuries and is being treated by ambulance services. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Motorists are…
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Wellington City Council Returns Granville Flats Land to Tenths Trust
Wellington City Council has officially returned the Granville flats land in Berhampore to the Wellington Tenths Trust (Tenths) at a ceremony held today. This action signifies a formal handover of the land back to its original custodians. The event marks…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has been detected off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. The event occurred on February 2, 2026, at 08:15:42 UTC, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Gale Warning for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and possible severe gales across parts of central and southern New Zealand on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A low-pressure system moving eastwards is expected to bring heavy rain to the…
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Names Released in Fatal Paekākāriki Hill Helicopter Crash
Police have released the names of two individuals who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill on January 28. The deceased have been identified as Cole Christopher Ritchie, 25, from Wharepapa South, and Joseph Mark Keeley, 54, from Tauhara.…
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Pike River Mine Investigation Nearing Final Stages
Police are nearing the final stages of the criminal investigation into the first explosion at Pike River Mine in November 2010. Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney stated that this nationally significant and unique investigation is legally complex, with Police collaborating with…
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Man Arrested Following Fatal Port Chalmers Crash
Police investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Wickliffe Road on Saturday, January 31, have arrested one person. A 24-year-old man has appeared in the Dunedin District Court today on charges of driving dangerously causing death and failing to stop after…
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Police Stand Down Cordon After Firearm Sighting in Marae
Police cordons on Nuffield Avenue, Marae, have been stood down after an alleged sighting of a person with a firearm. Officers conducted a search but located nothing of concern. The public can expect an increased police presence in the area…
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Cyclist Dies in State Highway 1 Crash
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Grassmere in Marlborough this morning. Police were alerted to the collision, which involved a car and a cyclist, at approximately 7:30 AM. The cyclist tragically passed away at…
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Police Respond to Firearm Sighting in Marewa
Police are currently responding to an incident on Nuffield Avenue in Marewa and are asking the public to avoid the area. The call came in around 2:30 PM, reporting that one person was allegedly seen with a firearm. Cordon lines…
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Four Charged in Connection with New Plymouth Burglary
Four individuals have been arrested and charged following an aggravated burglary that occurred in New Plymouth last week. The incident took place on Wednesday, January 28, around 3 a.m. at a commercial property on Devon Street East. Police responded promptly…
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Motorcyclist Dies After Ōtara Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash in Ōtara on Monday, January 26. The crash, which occurred on Bairds Road, was reported to Police at approximately 5:10 PM. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in the collision and tragically passed…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Give Way to Sunshine
January 2026 saw New Zealand experience extreme weather, with record-breaking heat early in the month followed by intense rainfall. Tauranga Airport recorded its wettest day with 274.0mm of rain on January 21st, and also experienced its wettest January overall with…
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New Zealand Household Living Costs Rise 2.2 Percent
The cost of living for the average New Zealand household rose by 2.2 percent in the 12 months to the December 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ. This follows a 2.4 percent increase for the 12 months…
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New Area Commander Appointed for Taranaki
New Zealand Police has announced the appointment of Inspector Mark Miller as the new Taranaki Area Commander. A formal pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, will be held to welcome Inspector Miller into his new role. The ceremony is scheduled…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Settled Conditions Expected with Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring generally settled weather to New Zealand from Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Early in the day, there is low confidence that southerly winds in the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, and Wairarapa will be…
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Woman Named After Fatal Whangārei Crash
Police have named Diana Tam, 44, of Auckland, as the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1 in Oakleigh, Whangārei. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 24. Police extended their thoughts to her family and friends…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of establishments across the city, including restaurants, wine stores, and food markets. Notable applications include Mariluca Ristoro…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Lake Grassmere
Police are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Grassmere in Marlborough, which was reported around 7:30 am. One person has been seriously injured in the incident. State Highway 1 in the affected area is currently…