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Zaroa NZ Products Recalled Over Food Safety Concerns
New Zealand Food Safety has announced a recall for Zaroa NZ products. The recall is due to a lack of required food safety controls. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume any affected products. Further details on specific products are…
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Police Operation Uncovers Dark Web Drug Syndicate
A significant police operation, dubbed Operation Solana, has successfully dismantled a New Zealand-based drug syndicate that utilized the dark web for its operations. The nine-month investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group, focused on the importation and country-wide distribution…
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Woman Charged in West Auckland Retirement Village Burglaries
A 60-year-old woman has been charged with multiple offenses in connection with a series of burglaries at a west Auckland retirement village. Police have laid five charges so far, including three counts of burglary and two counts of being unlawfully…
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Police release name of man who died in Port Chalmers crash
Police have released the name of the man who tragically died following a crash on Wickliffe Road, Port Chalmers, on Friday 30 January. The deceased has been identified as John Douglas Taylor, 44, from Milton. New Zealand Police extend their…
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Serious Crash Closes West Coast Road in Arthurs Pass
West Coast Road, also known as State Highway 73, in Arthurs Pass is currently blocked in both directions following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, at…
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Police Alert Farmers in Clutha and Gore to Recent Burglaries
Southern District Police are investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred on farming properties in the Clutha and Gore districts. Offenders have specifically targeted fuel and equipment. Sergeant Tim Coudret of Southern District Police is appealing to the community…
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Man Charged with Murder in Wharepai Domain Homicide
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the death of Dax Holland, whose body was found at Wharepai Domain on Saturday, February 14. The 24-year-old has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in Tauranga…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Network Faces Extensive Roadworks
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions across the state highway network as a series of roadworks are scheduled from Saturday, February 21, to Friday, February 27, 2026, and beyond. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Overnight Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from Sunday, February 22, to Friday, February 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by adverse…
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
Law Enforcement Cannons CreekAssaultFirearmPolice InvestigationPublic AppealWellingtonCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Dairy Flat Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, on February 8. He was Thomas John Lycett, 21, of Stanmore Bay. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this…
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Police name man who died in Buckland crash
Police can now name the man who died following a fatal crash on Logan Road, Buckland on February 9. He was Mark Richard Gerring, 67, of Pukekohe. Police extend their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Taupaki Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Nelson Road, Taupaki on January 29. He was Keith Armour Southey, 63, of Waimauku. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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New Zealand Police Expand Roadside Drug Testing After Initial Success
Roadside drug testing, implemented in Wellington in mid-December 2025, has been deemed a valuable road safety tool by New Zealand Police. Over 300 screening tests have been conducted, resulting in seven infringements issued as of February 18, 2026. Superintendent Steve…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential Gales and Rain
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, with potential for strong winds and rain across the country in the coming days. On Sunday, February 22, there is low confidence of severe west to southwest gales affecting coastal…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
Law EnforcementDisasters AssaultCannons CreekPoliceEmergency ServicesLockdownInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Crash Blocks Lane on State Highway 2 in Petone
One lane on State Highway 2, northbound, in Petone is currently blocked due to a crash this morning. Police responded to a single-vehicle incident where a truck collided with the median barrier at approximately 7:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have…
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Wellington Offers Free Green Waste Disposal After Storm
Wellington residents can now dispose of their green waste at the Southern Landfill free of charge for the next seven days. This initiative follows the destructive storm that impacted the region earlier this week. The Wellington City Council is providing…
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Three Arrested in Connection with Northcote Incident
Three men have been arrested in relation to a serious incident at a Hoani Street, Northcote property on Wednesday night that left four people injured. The men, aged 19, 31, and 40, have been charged with aggravated wounding and aggravated…
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Man Arrested in Hamilton for Tool Burglaries Valued Over $40,000
A man has been arrested in Hamilton following an investigation into a series of tool burglaries that have resulted in losses exceeding $40,000. The 36-year-old is facing three charges of burglary and is scheduled to appear in Hamilton District Court…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses in Napier Child's Water-Related Death
Napier Police are renewing their appeal for information following the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen the child on Thursday, February 5, between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The…
Law EnforcementDisasters NapierPoliceDeath investigationMissing childWitness appealWater safetyChild deathNew Zealand Police
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Rock Fisherman Rescued After Falling into Water at Piha
A rock fisherman has been rescued after falling into the water at Piha, with authorities crediting his preparedness and a coordinated emergency response for averting a tragedy. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when police received a call at 7:43…
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Four Injured in Gang-Related Shooting in Northcote
Police are following strong lines of inquiry after four people were injured at a Hoani Street address in Northcote last night. Emergency services were called to the property around 9:30 p.m. following reports of an altercation between two parties. Two…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland from February 22 to February 26, 2026. The work will occur nightly between 9pm and 5am and may impact several sections…
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Three Arrested in Dunedin Organised Crime Bust
Police have arrested and charged three people in Dunedin following an operation targeting organised crime. On Thursday, February 12, a search warrant was executed at a commercial address on Willis Street, where a stolen vehicle was recovered and three men…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland, scheduled to take place from Sunday, February 22 to Thursday, February 26. The work will affect Tristram Avenue, the Auckland Harbour Bridge,…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceAuckland Harbour BridgeTristram AvenueRoad ClosuresTransportNZTA Auckland
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Home Invader Apprehended in Stolen Vehicle Near Te Awamutu
Waikato West Police have arrested a burglar who broke into a home and stole the victim’s car and belongings during the night. The incident occurred shortly before 11pm when the victim was woken by intruders searching the property. The burglars…
Law EnforcementTransportation Waikato West PoliceTe AwamutuBurglaryVehicle TheftArrestCrime PreventionNew Zealand Police
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Police Release Name in Wharepai Domain Homicide Investigation
Police investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Wharepai Domain on Saturday, February 14, have released the name of the deceased as 54-year-old Dax Rodney Holland. Officers were called to the scene around 2pm last Saturday, and…
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Serious Crash in Kaiwaka Reopens State Highway 1
State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka has now reopened after a serious crash occurred this morning. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition and remains under care. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the clearing of…
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Man Dies in Ruatangata West Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ruatangata West on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Rondy Pedrido Sepaya, 38, of Ruatangata West. Police extended their condolences to Mr. Sepaya's loved…