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One Dead in Fatal Crash on Forgotten World Highway
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on SH43 / Forgotten World Highway in Stratford this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 11:30 am. The road remains closed, and motorists are advised to continue to avoid the…
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One Dead in Invercargill Vehicle Crash After Police Attempted Stop
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Invercargill early this morning. Shortly before 3am, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Kelvin Street, but the driver failed to stop and fled. Police did not pursue the vehicle. A…
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One Dead in Southland Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Winding Creek Road in Southland. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 12:40 am. Another individual sustained moderate injuries and received attention from ambulance services. The road has been…
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State Highway 43 Blocked After Serious Crash
Ōhura Road on State Highway 43, also known as the Forgotten World Highway, is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were notified of the incident around 11:30 am today. The Serious Crash Unit has been informed. Police are…
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One Dead in Early Morning Motorway Crash
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway in Onehunga early this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals…
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Crash on Maioro Street Overbridge Causes Delays
Traffic is being diverted around a crash on the east side of Maioro Street at the overbridge in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle collision at approximately 10:30 am. Emergency services are currently at the scene, with…
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One Dead in Temple View Single-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road in Temple View. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 8:40 PM last night. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the individual tragically passed away at the scene.…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on March 21, 2026, at 20:07:26 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 29.271S, 179.071W, with a depth of 302 kilometers. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. The…
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Southern Motorway Lanes Reopen After Otara Crash
Northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway in Otara have reopened following a three-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:25 AM. The incident had blocked lanes, causing delays for morning commuters. Police confirmed the scene has been cleared and thanked motorists for…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Southern Motorway in Otara
A serious three-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway in Otara has blocked northbound lanes, causing significant disruption for commuters. Police responded to the incident shortly after 7:25 am this morning. One person has sustained serious injuries, with two others also…
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Winding Creek Road Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash in Southland
Winding Creek Road in Southland is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash, according to police. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 12:40 AM. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Authorities…
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Leet Street Closed After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash
Leet Street in Invercargill has been closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is expected to be investigating the incident. The road is anticipated to remain closed for a significant…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Motorway in Auckland
A serious crash involving two vehicles on the South-Western Motorway in Auckland has blocked northbound lanes. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway or delay their travel. The…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has been detected in the region of the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The seismic event occurred on March 21, 2026, at 10:25:59 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at geographic coordinates 30.213S and 177.160W, with a…
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Man Charged in Amberley Serious Assault
Police have charged one man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Amberley last week. The incident took place on Thursday, March 19, at an address on Racecourse Road. A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with…
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Police Seek Information on Stratford Park Assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Stratford yesterday evening and are asking the public for information. The incident took place around 6pm in King Edward Park, near the entrance by the old Maryann Residential Care Hospital. The…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk Early Next Week, Potential for Rain and Gales Later
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand at the start of next week. On Monday and Tuesday, a ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate, with only a weak…
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ACT Party Pushes Legislative Changes on Alcohol, Education, and Animal Safety
The ACT Party has been actively pursuing legislative changes across several key areas, focusing on reducing red tape, improving educational outcomes, and enhancing public safety. This week, ACT introduced The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill,…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Teenager Tracey
Police are asking for the public's help to find 15-year-old Tracey, who has been reported missing from the Conifer Grove area. Tracey was last seen on February 27 and reported missing on March 4. She is described as approximately 150cm…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Brawl at Hastings Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses to a brawl that occurred at the Common Room bar in Hastings between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8. The fight involved both men and women inside the establishment located at 227…
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Matawai Road Re-opens After Serious Crash
Matawai Road, Waipaoa, re-opened just after 1pm today following a serious crash that occurred early this morning. Police extended their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the road closure.
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for Late March
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network will impact travel from Saturday, March 21, to Friday, March 27, 2026. Motorists are advised to check Journey Planner or Facebook before travelling as several routes will experience closures and delays. Overnight…
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Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Hastings Construction Site
Police are conducting enquiries into the unexplained death of a man discovered at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings. Officers were called to the location at 7pm on Thursday, March 18. The deceased was not an employee of…
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One Dead, One Injured in Fatal State Highway 2 Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, this morning. Police were called to the scene near McMillan Road just before 7am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. Another person sustained…
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Overnight Motorway Closures Planned for Auckland Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of significant overnight closures on several Auckland motorways between Sunday, March 22, and Friday, March 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. All closures are…
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Serious Assault Under Investigation in Amberley
Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred last night in Amberley, Hurunui District. At approximately 10:25 PM, police responded to a report of a person seriously assaulted at an address on Racecourse Road. The victim was transported to hospital…
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New Zealand Trade Deficit Widens in February 2026
New Zealand's overseas merchandise trade statistics for February 2026 reveal a notable shift, with goods imports rising by $728 million (12 percent) to $6.9 billion compared to February 2025. Concurrently, goods exports saw a modest increase of $27 million (0.4…
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Police Investigate Serious Injuries in Christchurch
Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Officers were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm following reports of a person with wounds consistent with a stabbing.…
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Brett Banner Appointed Chief Financial Officer at CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the appointment of Brett Banner as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to its Executive Leadership Team. Banner, a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience in public sector finance, corporate services,…