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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning, forecasting heavy rain for the lower North Island and the east of the South Island, with strong southwest gales easing over central New Zealand. A deep low-pressure system moving slowly southwards is bringing…
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Auckland and Bay of Plenty Thieves Apprehended After $40,000 Theft Spree
Police have arrested two individuals believed to be responsible for over $40,000 worth of thefts from stores across Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. The pair had been sought by police since September. On Friday afternoon, officers located the individuals…
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A significant severe weather event is ongoing across New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to impact large areas of the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. Heavy swell is also affecting the southeastern…
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A severe weather event is continuing to impact large areas of New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. The event, which began on Monday, February 16th, is…
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Wellington Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the greater Wellington area, and particularly through the Hutt Valley, are being advised to avoid unnecessary travel due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Several areas are experiencing inundation. Drivers who must travel are urged to slow down and…
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New Zealand Population Reaches Over 5.3 Million
The estimated resident population of New Zealand was 5,342,000 as of December 31, 2025. The population comprised 2,689,500 females and 2,652,500 males. The median age for females was 39.2 years, while for males it was 37.6 years. These national population…
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New Zealand Retail Spending Declines in January
New Zealand experienced a decrease in electronic card transactions for retail spending in January 2026. Overall retail industries saw a 1.1 percent ($78 million) decline compared to December 2025. Core retail industries also decreased by 0.9 percent ($60 million). These…
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MetService: Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, stating there is a minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand this week. From Wednesday, February 18th, a weakening low east of the country is expected to drift southward. On Thursday, a…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings, including heavy rain and severe gales, affecting the central and southern North Island, the eastern South Island, and the Chatham Islands. A deep low situated east of the North Island is expected to bring…
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Name Released in Fatal Waiohiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on Korokipo Road, Fernhill, on Friday, January 9. The deceased has been identified as Patutai Patterson Kire, 60, from Flaxmere. Police extended their condolences to Mr. Kire’s…
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Police Seize Firearm in Onehunga Shooting Investigation
Police are continuing to make progress in investigating a shooting that occurred in Onehunga last month. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating the incident on Arthur Street, which took place on January 16. On Friday, detectives executed…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced new alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. Among the recent submissions are Miramar Golf Club, located at 1 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, and Katsu Bistro, at 10 Murphy Street in Thorndon.…
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Wellington City Council Warns of Severe Weather
Wellington City Council is urging residents to exercise caution as severe southerly winds and heavy rain are predicted to impact the region over the next 24 hours. The council specifically advises people to stay off south coast beaches. Residents are…
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Merivale Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Heaton Street in Merivale has now reopened after an earlier serious single-vehicle crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience while the road was closed. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued the update, noting the reopening of the street.…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and South Island Regions
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for significant portions of New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and severe gales across the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. The most severe conditions are expected overnight…
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State Highway Closures in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti Due to Severe Weather
State highways in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti are experiencing closures and disruptions as the regions brace for severe weather. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring the situation, with MetService issuing Orange warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.…
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Serious Crash in Merivale Closes Heaton Street
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Heaton Street in Merivale. The incident occurred between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street. Police were alerted to the crash around 5:50 PM. Initial reports indicate that one…
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Body Discovered on Mahia Beach
Police are making enquiries after the body of a person was discovered washed up on Mahia, near Wairoa. A member of the public found the body on Mahanga Beach around 1pm on Saturday, February 14, and immediately contacted Police. Specialist…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting large parts of New Zealand. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is bringing the severe conditions, with the worst expected overnight Sunday and…
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Police Use 'Round the Bays' Event for Recruitment Drive
Wellington, NZ – The New Zealand Police, led by Commissioner Richard Chambers, engaged in the Southern Cross ‘Round the Bays event in Wellington, utilizing it as a platform for their ongoing recruitment drive. A contingent of 66 Police staff, including…
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Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti State Highways Face Potential Closures Amidst Severe Weather Warnings
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring severe weather conditions impacting Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, with heavy rains and strong winds prompting updated warnings from MetService. Residents and travellers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential journeys as conditions…
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Police Appeal for Information Following Serious Assault in Hamilton
Hamilton Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Fairfield last night. The incident took place on Clarkin Road around 9pm when a woman confronted two men attempting to enter her home. The offenders fled the scene towards River…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, with a low east of the country expected to weaken and drift south. There is low confidence of warning amounts of rain for Banks Peninsula on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Ruatangata West
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Knight Road in Ruatangata West last night. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 10:50pm. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. The road was…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across significant portions of New Zealand, effective from Sunday, February 15, 2026. A deepening low east of the North Island is expected to bring substantial rainfall and severe…
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Old Coach Road in Gore Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore has reopened after a two-vehicle crash occurred earlier today. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued a statement confirming the road's reopening and expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience during the incident. The police…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a deep low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island on Monday and Tuesday. The low, currently forecast to lie east of the North Island…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and Marlborough
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the eastern and lower North Island, and Marlborough, beginning Sunday. A significant low is expected to deepen east of the North Island, bringing substantial rainfall…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on shrinkflation, tech deals and energy costs
Consumer NZ is reporting on a variety of consumer concerns. The organization highlighted seven supermarket products that have reportedly shrunk, a trend they refer to as "shrinkflation." Consumer NZ also noted significant price drops on a robot vacuum and a…