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State Highway 2 Blocked After Three-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road in Kaitoke, is currently blocked in both directions due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police around 4pm. Emergency services are on scene managing the situation. There are…
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Northern Motorway Blocked by Vehicle Fire
The Northern Motorway is currently blocked near Moir Hill Road due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services are on site responding to the incident. One northbound lane remains open to traffic. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Expected
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a low probability of significant weather events for New Zealand between Monday, February 9th, and Thursday, February 12th, 2026. A ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the beginning of the…
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ACT Party Highlights Equality, Cancer Drug Funding, and Economic Stability
The ACT Party has reiterated its commitment to the principle of equality before the law for all New Zealand citizens, regardless of their ancestry. Leader David Seymour stated in a recent speech, “Our common humanity is greater than the superficial…
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One Dead Following Water Incident in Thames
One person has died following a water-related incident in Thames. Emergency services were called to Tararu Road just before midday. The person was pulled from the water unresponsive and, despite emergency medical treatment, died at the scene. The death will…
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Investigation Launched After Five-Year-Old Boy Found Deceased in Napier
Police have launched an investigation into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Napier's Westshore area. The child went missing between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Thursday, February 5. Emergency services located the boy deceased in the water…
Law EnforcementDisasters NapierWestshoreDeath investigationMissing childWater safetyHawke's BayNew Zealand Police
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Man Flees Police in Boat, Quickly Recaptured
A 27-year-old Porirua man, wanted for breaching bail conditions, attempted to escape police custody by fleeing in a boat from the Mana Twin Bridges public boat ramp. Officers arrived at the ramp around 8:30 am and informed the man he…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
New Zealand can expect minimal risk of severe weather from Sunday, February 8, through Wednesday, February 11, according to the latest outlook from MetService. On Sunday, a weakening front is expected to move north over the South Island and southern…
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Body Found on Napier Beach
A body has been discovered on a beach in Napier. Police were alerted around 8:25 PM on Thursday, February 5th, to a person seen in the water off The Esplanade in Westshore. Emergency services, including Police and Coastguard, responded and…
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Pedestrian Dies in Overnight Motorway Crash in Ōtara
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on the northbound lanes of the Southern Motorway at Ōtara overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 12:30 AM, between the Te Irirangi Drive on-ramp and the East…
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Five Apprehended After Attempted Burglary in Upper Hutt
Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following an attempted burglary at a commercial premises in Upper Hutt overnight. Police were alerted to the incident on Main Street at approximately 12:40 am. The alleged offenders made several attempts…
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Wellington Gears Up for Summer Events and City Infrastructure Upgrades
Wellington is set for a vibrant summer with a double header of events this weekend, Te Rā o Waitangi and the Pasifika Festival, both taking place at Waitangi Park. The city's event calendar promises continuous activity following these initial celebrations.…
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Christchurch Police Seek Public Assistance in Mountain Bike Burglary Investigation
Christchurch Police are appealing to the public for information to help locate two individuals believed to have information regarding a recent burglary. The incident, which occurred on Bealey Avenue on Sunday, February 1, involved the theft of two mountain bikes…
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Man Arrested for Arson After Taupō CBD Fire
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with a suspicious fire that occurred on Oruanui Street in Taupō's central business district. The fire was reported around 10:30 PM on Tuesday, February 3rd. One property suffered significant damage, with the…
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Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks Southern Motorway in Auckland
The Southern Motorway in Auckland is experiencing severe traffic delays after a four-vehicle crash occurred this afternoon. The incident, reported to Police at 4:05 pm, has resulted in one vehicle flipping onto its side, blocking the right-hand lanes. Multiple injuries…
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Man Arrested in Glen Eden Crime Spree
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a series of crimes in Glen Eden, west Auckland. The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit has been investigating a spree of offending in the suburb over recent weeks. Detective Sergeant Mike…
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Police Release Name of Child Fatally Injured in Springston Crash
Police have released the name of a 10-year-old boy who died following a crash in Springston on February 4. Alexander Bennett, of Springston, has been identified as the victim. Police extended their thoughts to his loved ones during this difficult…
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Woman Arrested for Targeting Elderly Individuals in Fraud Scheme
Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman in connection with a fraud and burglary scheme that targeted elderly individuals in Hamilton and Auckland. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at a Rānui property. Authorities allege the woman deliberately targeted elderly…
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Two-Vehicle Collision Closes Cambridge Road, Injuring Three
Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road, heading towards State Highway 1, has been closed following a two-vehicle collision reported shortly after 2 p.m. Three individuals sustained injuries, with one in serious condition and two others in moderate condition. They are currently…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 20 (SH20) network from Monday, February 9, to Thursday, February 12. The work, focused on road surface and general maintenance, will primarily occur overnight to…
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State Highway 16 Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland next month. The work will focus on the section between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10. The work will take place between 10 pm and 5 am, affecting sections from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH20A
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20A, also known as George Bolt Memorial Drive, in Auckland. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, between…
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89 New Police Officers Graduate, Deployed Across New Zealand
Eighty-nine new police constables graduated today from Wing 392 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua, marking the start of their careers in policing across New Zealand. The graduates will begin their first day of duty in their respective districts on…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Police GraduationNew Zealand PoliceConstable DeploymentPoriruaBay of PlentyCommunity Safety
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Roadworks and overnight closures are scheduled across Hawke's Bay state highways from Friday, February 6, to Friday, February 13, 2026, as maintenance and construction projects continue. Motorists are advised to plan journeys and expect potential delays. Several sections of State…
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresTraffic ManagementConstructionInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Auckland Motorways to See Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures on various Auckland motorways from February 5 to February 13, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted.…
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk Next Week
New Zealand is expected to experience minimal severe weather risk from Saturday, February 7, through Tuesday, February 10, according to MetService. On Saturday, a ridge of high pressure will cover most of the country, with a front approaching southern Fiordland…
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Local Man Hailed Hero After Daring Lake Rescue
A Haruru resident, Aaron Stott, has been lauded as a hero after rescuing a family of four from a dangerous situation at Kai Iwi Lakes. Stott, who was at the lake with his own family, sprang into action when he…
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Wellington's Community-Crafted Taula Anchor Stone Unveiled
The taula anchor stone, a community-driven initiative, has been permanently installed, marking the culmination of a three-year development process. The concept for the stone originated as a conversation during the Wellington Pasifika Festival, requiring significant community involvement and hands-on effort…
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One Dead in Lower Moutere Car Crash
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere last night. The single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Waiwhero and Edwards roads and was reported at around 8:25pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died…