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State Highway 58 Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 58, Judgeford is currently closed following a crash involving two vehicles. The incident, reported to Police at 4:20pm near Bradey Road, has resulted in one person sustaining serious injuries. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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Six Charged After Cannabis Operation Busted in Karaka
Six people have been arrested and charged after police discovered a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At approximately 7pm, police executed a search warrant at a Manuwai Lane property, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the…
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Wanted Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas. The vehicle was first identified in Kaiapoi this morning before being sighted in Belfast. Upon police arrival, the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey stated that while certain aspects of the…
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Police Seek Missing Shotgun in Ruatiti Double Homicide Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were discovered deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday, December 13, 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey of CIB Central District stated that while…
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Police Seek Good Samaritans After Massey Assault
Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who came to the aid of a high school student allegedly assaulted by two women at a bus stop on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Don Buck…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues MasseyAssaultWaitematā PoliceGood SamaritansBus StopTeenagerInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Jeremy Moore, 61, who was reported missing in Oneroa, Waiheke Island on Saturday, March 28. He is described as about 180cms tall with grey hair and blue eyes. Jeremy’s family and Police…
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State Highway 51 Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked following a crash this morning. Police were alerted at 11:20 am to a truck colliding with the central wire barrier before rolling near the intersection of State Highway 51…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 51AwatotoCrashTruckRoad ClosureSerious InjuriesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Man Injured in Hastings Assault and Hit-and-Run Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Hastings that left a man with serious injuries on Tuesday night. At approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Heretaunga Street West, between…
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New Population Projections Released for Several Districts
Stats NZ has released its third instalment of population projections for Statistical Areas 2 (SA2) and 3 (SA3), offering insights into future demographic changes. The projections, covering the period from 2023 to 2053, provide an indication of expected shifts in…
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Stats NZ Seeks Feedback on Household Labour Force Survey Income Data Changes
Stats NZ is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to the income data within the Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS). The agency is investigating the potential use of administrative (admin) data, collected by other government agencies, as replacements for current…
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility, designed to replicate real-world policing environments, has officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The facility includes cells, CCTV systems, monitoring equipment, and a custody van, enabling staff to train through realistic,…
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New Zealand Faces Potential Severe Weather as Fronts Approach
New Zealand is set to experience a shift in weather patterns, with a risk of severe weather developing from Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Initially, a large high pressure system will bring minimal risk of severe weather on Thursday, April 2nd.…
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New Zealand Police Report No Increase in Fuel Theft Amid Global Concerns
New Zealand Police are closely monitoring the global fuel situation for any emerging trends in fuel theft and related crimes, but report no discernible change in offending at this stage. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and District Support, Tusha Penny, stated,…
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Wellington City Council to Launch Annual Plan Public Consultation
Wellington City Council's Mayor and Councillors have finalized the draft proposals for the 2026/27 Annual Plan. These proposals will be presented to the public for consultation, with the feedback period running from April 10 to May 10, 2026. The council…
BusinessEnvironmentEntertainment Wellington City CouncilAnnual PlanPublic ConsultationWaste Minimisation FundLōemis FestivalULTRA New ZealandWellington
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Electrician Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
FACOM Toukan electrician's knives sold in New Zealand between January and December 2025 are subject to a recall due to a potential laceration hazard. The affected products are twin-blade knives designed for electricians, featuring a 35mm blade for cable work…
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State Highway 3 Reopens in Kihikihi After Fatal Crash
State Highway 3 in Kihikihi has been reopened following an earlier fatal crash. Police Media Centre issued a statement thanking motorists for their patience and understanding while diversions were in place.
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One Dead in Fatal Kihikihi Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Kihikihi this afternoon. The collision, involving a truck and a car, occurred on State Highway 3 and was reported just after 2:30pm. No further injuries have been reported. The road remains…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 12
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 in Taheke this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. State Highway 12 was…
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New Zealand Police Disrupt Major Dark Web Drug Operation
National Organised Crime Group has disrupted one of New Zealand's most significant dark web drug operations through "Operation Laver." The investigation targeted a prolific seller on the largest New Zealand dark web server, who police allege conducted approximately 2,800 drug…
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State Highway 3 Closed South of Te Awamutu Due to Serious Crash
State Highway 3 in Kihikihi is currently closed near McGhie Road due to a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported shortly after 2:30pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Diversions have been established at the intersections with Golf Road and…
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Man Arrested After Alleged Petrol Station Break-in
A 35-year-old man is set to appear in Waitākere District Court today, charged with burglary and resisting police, following an alleged break-in at a Glen Eden petrol station. The incident occurred around 2:30 am when police were alerted to an…
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ACT Leaders Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Party leader David Seymour and MP Andrew Hoggard are hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on April 9, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, offers constituents an opportunity to engage directly…
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State Highway 3 Closed North of Bulls Due to Truck Fire
State Highway 3 is currently closed near Brightwell Road north of Bulls due to a truck fire. Emergency services were notified just after 1:15pm. No injuries have been reported. Traffic is being diverted via State Highway 1. Motorists are advised…
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New Zealand Weather: Chilly Mornings and Settled Conditions Expected for Easter Week
New Zealand is set to experience a more settled week of weather following last week's significant rainfall, as a large high-pressure system moves in from the west. This system is bringing classic autumn conditions, characterized by cool mornings and sunny…
WeatherSportGeneral Weather AutumnEasterMetServiceRainFrostMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Sees Slight Rise in Filled Jobs in February 2026
New Zealand's employment indicators for February 2026 show a positive trend, with a 0.3 percent increase in seasonally adjusted filled jobs compared to January. This rise represents an addition of 7,146 jobs, bringing the total to 2.35 million filled positions.…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 12 in Taheke
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 12, Taheke this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 9.15am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. SH12 is closed between Horeke Road and…
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New Custody Training Facility Opens at Royal New Zealand Police College
A new custody training facility has opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), designed to provide realistic training scenarios for police staff. The facility is equipped with cells, CCTV cameras, monitors, and a custody van, allowing officers to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Police TrainingCustody FacilityRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeNew Zealand PoliceSkills DevelopmentPublic Safety
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Early April
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the upcoming week, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the first few days of April. High pressure is expected to dominate the weather patterns from Monday, March…
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One Dead, Four Injured in Belfast Two-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Belfast, Christchurch, that occurred last Thursday. Police responded to the incident on Main North Road shortly after 1:30 PM on March 26. Five individuals were transported to the hospital with injuries…