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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand from Sunday, March 22, through Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A ridge of high pressure is expected to persist across much of the country…
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Crash on SH1 in Milburn Causes Delays
Traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 1/Waihola Highway, Milburn, in the Clutha District. Emergency services responded to reports shortly before 7:50 am of a van colliding with a power pole. The extent of any injuries…
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Major Delays Expected on SH 2 After Waipaoa Crash
Motorists are facing significant delays, potentially lasting several hours, following a crash on State Highway 2 at Waipaoa. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Matawai Road. Authorities are advising drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…
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New Zealand Police Trust and Confidence Remain High, Survey Shows
New Zealand Police has reported that public trust and confidence in the force remain stable at 69%, according to the latest findings from the Ministry of Justice's New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). This figure indicates a sustained level…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late March
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) in Auckland later this month. The work, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, will take place between Blackbridge Road and…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 22Motorway MaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad ClosuresInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Auckland State Highway 18 Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network. The work will focus on State Highway 18 (SH18) between Brigham Creek Road and Squadron Drive, commencing Sunday, March 22, and concluding Thursday, March…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Lane Restrictions and Ramp Closures
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network, with significant work scheduled for the Auckland Harbour Bridge and State Highway 1 (SH1) between March 22 and March 26. The maintenance activities are weather dependent…
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Body Recovered in Lake Manapouri Search for Missing Man
Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body from the lake. On Saturday, March 14, around 6:15 p.m., police received a report that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel approximately 1 kilometer offshore…
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Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Exercise Planned for Lake Tekapo
The Tekapo community is advised of a significant multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise, Operation Oasis, scheduled to take place from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. The exercise will be held at Lake Tekapo and is designed as…
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New Zealand's GDP Grows 0.2% in December Quarter
New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent rise in the previous quarter. This marks the third increase in economic activity over the last four quarters. The economy has…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a low probability of significant weather events impacting New Zealand from Saturday, March 21, through Tuesday, March 24. A ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the weather across most of…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Copper Theft Investigations
Southern District Police are actively investigating a series of copper thefts and are urging the public to come forward with any information. Over the past month, an increase in the value of scrap copper has coincided with a rise in…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Northbound Closure for Gantry Removal This Easter Sunday
State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience a full closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road on Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, from midnight to 5am. This closure is to facilitate the removal…
TransportationGeneral Weather Auckland Harbour BridgeState Highway 1Easter SundayRoad ClosureTraffic ManagementHeavy VehiclesDetourNZTA Auckland
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Police Seek Information on Wellington Aggravated Assault
Wellington Police are seeking information from the public following an aggravated assault and robbery in Aro Valley last night. The incident occurred around 5:40 PM on Ohiro Road when a victim was walking and was seriously assaulted by two unknown…
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Firearms, Drugs Seized in Te Kamo Warrant
Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs following a search warrant executed at a Te Kamo property on Mcmillan Avenue. The warrant was carried out by Whangārei CIB on Tuesday afternoon as part of inquiries into a family harm matter.…
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New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Widens to $4.6 Billion
New Zealand's seasonally adjusted current account balance widened to a deficit of $4.6 billion in the December 2025 quarter, an increase of $857 million from the previous quarter. Stats NZ reported that the widening of the primary income deficit, by…
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk This Week
New Zealand is set for a week with minimal risk of severe weather, according to the latest outlook from MetService. A ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the country's weather patterns from Friday through to Monday. On Friday,…
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Man Dies in SH 5 Rangitaiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Wiremu during…
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Man named following fatal SH 1, Taupō crash
Police have named the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Taupō on Sunday, March 8. He was Stephen Packard, aged 59, from Auckland. Police extended their thoughts to Mr Packard's friends and family during…
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Four Males Charged After Auckland Aggravated Burglary and Fleeing Driver Incident
Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident that occurred across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 3:10 PM with a report of an aggravated burglary on Bleakhouse Road in Howick. Police located…
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Thousands Flock to Reopened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library
Thousands of Wellington residents celebrated the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the city's central library, over the weekend. The beloved library saw a massive turnout as the community gathered to welcome it back. The event marked a…
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Serious Crash in Central Auckland Leaves Scooter Rider in Critical Condition
A scooter rider is in critical condition following a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, involving a vehicle and a scooter. The rider…
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Four men have been arrested following a dramatic incident involving a home invasion and a high-speed pursuit across Auckland. The incident began around 3:10 pm on Tuesday when police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse…
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Food Prices Rose 4.5% Annually by February 2026
Food prices in New Zealand rose by 4.5 percent in the 12 months leading up to February 2026. This marks an acceleration from the 4.2 percent increase observed in the 12 months to January 2026, as reported by Stats NZ.…
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MetService: Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand This Week
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the coming week, stating there is minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand. From Thursday, March 19th, a ridge of high pressure is expected to build over the South Island, while…
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Stats NZ Corrects January Food Price Index After Data Error
Stats NZ has announced a correction to the January 2026 food price index (FPI) following the identification of an error. The agency previously reported that food prices had increased by 2.5 percent in January 2026 compared to December 2025. The…
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Missing Woman Located in Saint John's
Police have confirmed that a 65-year-old woman, who was reported missing from the Saint John's area yesterday, has been located. Ambulance staff are currently assessing her condition, and she will be transported to hospital for further treatment. Police have expressed…
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Wellington Police Renew Appeal in Year-Old Murder Investigation
Wellington Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, one year after he was critically injured in an assault and robbery on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr. Nabizadah was attacked around 12:30 am on March 17, 2025, in…