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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka, Northland. The single-vehicle incident was reported to Police at 7:35 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. State Highway 1 is currently closed between…
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Four Injured in Northcote Altercation, Police Investigating
Four individuals have been injured following a serious altercation at an address on Hoani Street in Northcote late last night. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 9:30 PM. One person is reported to be in critical condition, while…
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Police Seize Multiple Firearms in Māngere Investigation
Police have seized a significant cache of firearms and ammunition following an investigation into a family harm event in Māngere. The operation began on Sunday afternoon when officers responded to a report of a disagreement between family members, during which…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Firearms SeizureMāngereFamily HarmPolice InvestigationWeaponryNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Burglar's red light dash leads to arrest
A dangerous drive through red lights in Newmarket has led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man who is now facing charges of burglary and dangerous driving. The incident began just after 10am on Tuesday when a camera operator in…
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Southland Police Intensify Search for Missing Man Kevin Belling
Southland Police are continuing their search for 62-year-old Kevin Belling, who was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9 and reported missing on January 18. Extensive searches have already been conducted by Police Search and Rescue and…
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FMA Seeks Liquidation for Chance Voight Group Entities
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is continuing its efforts to have six entities within the Chance Voight Group placed into liquidation. The entities include Chance Voight Investment Corporation Limited, Chance Voight Investment Partners Limited, CVI Partners Mortgage Fund Limited, CVI…
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Serious Crash Closes SH87 Near Clarks Junction
State Highway 87 near Clarks Junction in Otago is closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM today between Rocklands Road and Johnson Road. The driver of one of the vehicles has been transported…
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Woman Dies After Dog Attack in Kaihu
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs on February 17. Emergency services were called to a rural address off State Highway 12 around 11:25 am. Detective Senior Sergeant…
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Serious Crash in Māngere East Involves Truck and Pedestrian
Police are responding to a serious crash in Māngere East that occurred just before midday at the intersection of Savill Drive and Massey Road. The incident involved a truck and a pedestrian. The pedestrian has been taken to Middlemore Hospital…
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Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Individuals in Mount Maunganui Cordon Breach
Bay of Plenty Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying three individuals pictured in recent images. Authorities believe these individuals may have information relevant to enquiries concerning a breach of the Mount Maunganui landslide cordon. The breaches…
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Landslip Closes Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin
Musselburgh, Dunedin - Roads in Musselburgh, Dunedin, including Belmont Lane and surrounding streets, have been closed following a landslip this morning. Police were alerted to the incident around 10:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Police are currently working…
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New Zealand Business Prices Show Mixed Movements in December Quarter
New Zealand's business prices experienced mixed movements in the December 2025 quarter. The output producers price index (PPI) saw a modest increase of 0.1 percent compared to the previous quarter. Conversely, the input PPI recorded a decrease of 0.5 percent.…
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Homicide Inquiry Launched into Man's Death in Tauranga
A man's death in Tauranga on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide, police have confirmed. The body of the man was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain around 2pm on Saturday, February 14. A post-mortem examination…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
New Zealand can expect a largely settled weekend with a minimal risk of severe weather, according to the latest outlook from MetService. The weak front clearing the North Island on Friday will be followed by a showery southwest flow across…
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Five Youths Charged in Napier Aggravated Robbery
Five youths are facing court charges after an aggravated robbery in Napier's Westshore area. The incident occurred on Monday, February 16, at approximately 4:40 pm at a commercial property on Charles Street. Police reported that three individuals allegedly entered the…
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Man Arrested for Breaching Mount Maunganui Landslide Cordon
Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man following a breach at the Mount Maunganui landslide site cordon early this morning. At approximately 2:30 AM, police were alerted that a man had allegedly entered the Mount Maunganui landslide…
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Wellington Gears Up for Lunar New Year Festival
Wellington is preparing for a lively weekend of culture, creativity, and community as it hosts the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival. The city's celebrations will include waterfront fireworks, bustling markets, and various family-friendly activities. Residents and visitors can look forward…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Chatham Islands, effective overnight Wednesday into Thursday. A deep low situated east of New Zealand is slowly moving southwards, bringing the risk of significant rainfall to the islands. In addition to…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in High-Value Swanson Burglary
Police are appealing to the public for assistance with a high-value burglary that occurred in Swanson, Auckland, last month. The incident took place at a residential address on Swanson Road between January 14 and 27. During the burglary, a significant…
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Police Release Name of Fatal Crash Victim in Matamata
Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Puketutu Road, Matamata, on Sunday 1 February. He was Jonathan Marc Fairfax-Brown, 49, from Mount Maunganui. Police extend condolences to Jonathan’s loved ones. Enquiries into…
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Three Arrested After Violent Shoplifting Incident in Rānui
Three people are facing a list of charges after a violent shoplifting incident at a supermarket in Rānui yesterday afternoon. According to Inspector Jason Edwards, Relieving Waitematā West Area Commander, two men and a woman entered the Swanson Road supermarket…
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Births to Under-25s Hit Record Low in New Zealand
The proportion of births to mothers aged under 25 in Aotearoa New Zealand has reached a record low of 14 percent in 2025, Stats NZ reported today. This figure is half of what it was a generation ago and represents…
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Annual Food Prices Rise 4.6 Percent
Food prices have risen by 4.6 percent in the 12 months leading up to January 2026, an increase from the 4.0 percent rise recorded in the previous year. Stats NZ reported that the grocery food group, up 4.0 percent annually,…
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Traffic Stop Uncovers Significant Drug Haul and Cash in Millwater
A routine traffic stop in Millwater on Monday night led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of drugs and cash. Police were patrolling the North Auckland suburb around midnight when they observed a suspicious vehicle. Upon stopping the car,…
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui last year. The fire was allegedly started in a rubbish bin leaning against the…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for East of South Island and Chatham Islands
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Banks Peninsula, expecting 60 to 80 mm of additional rainfall on top of what has already fallen, with peak intensities of 10-15 mm/h. The warning is in effect for 10 hours…
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One Dead in Glen Eden Two-Vehicle Crash
Auckland, NZ – One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Glen Eden last night. The collision occurred at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North roads and was reported to police around 11:12 p.m. Emergency services responded to…
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Wellington City Council Addresses Power Outages Amidst Severe Weather
Wellington City Council is considering measures to support residents affected by ongoing power outages. Approximately 1000 households in the Northern and Western suburbs remain without power following a significant weather event. Metservice has issued a heavy rain and strong wind…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks SH 2 Remutaka Hill
The southbound lane on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill Summit, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 7am this morning. Authorities are urging motorists to postpone their travel plans as emergency personnel…
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Fire Doors Recalled Due to Potential Asbestos Contamination
Firemex has issued a recall for Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors, citing potential asbestos fibre contamination in the door core. According to WorkSafe, if the fire doors remain intact, the risk of asbestos exposure is negligible. However, WorkSafe clarified that if the…