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MetService Updates Road Snowfall Warnings
Road snowfall warnings have been updated by MetService at 8:10am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The warning for Lewis Pass (SH7) has been lifted as snow has turned to rain. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a snow warning valid for…
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Daebok Rice Cake Products Recalled in New Zealand Due to Safety Concerns
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for all batches and dates of Daebok Rice Cake brand Ground Garlic and Korean Sundae. Daebok Foods Co. Limited is initiating the recall because of absent food safety controls. Consumers are advised…
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Panda Mart Recalls LABKA Power Boards in New Zealand
Panda Mart is recalling LABKA 6 and 8-outlet power boards due to non-compliance with New Zealand safety standards. The products, sold at Panda Mart locations in Auckland and Christchurch, pose a potential risk to consumers. "Consumers should immediately cease using…
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Binggrae Ice Tube Recall Extended Due to Undeclared Allergen
New Zealand Food Safety has issued an extension to the recall of Asian Saviour World PTY Limited's Binggrae brand Power Cap Watermelon flavoured Ice Tube. This action is due to the discovery of an undeclared milk allergen in an additional…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty due to an active frontal system bringing a burst of heavy rain. The MetService issued the watch at 8:37pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, warning of possible thunderstorms…
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New Zealand Road Snowfall Warnings Issued
Road snowfall warnings have been issued for several passes in New Zealand. MetService issued the warnings at 8:22 pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with updates expected by 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 11. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under…
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Unattended Kayak Found on Lake Te Anau
Police are seeking information after an unattended kayak was discovered on Lake Te Anau late Tuesday afternoon, June 10. The red and white kayak was found floating upside down, accompanied by a paddle, a stainless-steel flask, and some fishing tackle…
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Crash Causes Congestion on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
A multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway in Wesley is causing significant traffic congestion this evening. Police were alerted to the incident at 6:35 PM. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries. Authorities are advising motorists to seek alternative routes…
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Police Seek Public's Help After Aggravated Robbery on Oxford Terrace
Police are seeking public assistance following an aggravated robbery on Oxford Terrace on Wednesday, June 4th. At approximately 8 p.m., three males entered a store on Oxford Terrace, threatening a worker before stealing several items and fleeing in a vehicle.…
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Name Released in Waikoha Road Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in the Waikoha Road crash on May 30. He was Shaun Timothy Rich, 30, from Te Pahu. Police said, "Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this…
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Three Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered in Nelson Burglaries
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Richmond and Stoke areas. Nelson police executed search warrants, recovering stolen property, two firearms, and class A and C drugs. A 33-year-old…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North Island Regions
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki, effective from 4:00pm Tuesday, June 10, until 12:00am Wednesday, June 11. MetService warns that an active front is expected to move…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several key passes. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a warning for 10 hours from 8:00pm Tuesday, June 10, to 6:00am Wednesday, June 11, with 3 to 5 cm of snow expected near the…
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Man Charged with Murder Following Horeke Homicide
A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 77-year-old man in Horeke last month. Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Road property in the early hours…
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Internal Migration Up Slightly in New Zealand
Stats NZ data reveals that 2.2 million New Zealanders moved within the country between 2018 and 2023. The 2018 Census recorded just under 1.8 million internal moves since 2013. While the number of movers increased in 2023, the proportion of…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
The MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several key passes in New Zealand. These warnings, released at 10:35 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, highlight potential snow accumulation on major routes. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a warning for…
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Papakura Stabbing: Police Seek Public Help to Identify Attacker
Police are seeking public assistance to identify an individual involved in the wounding of a 70-year-old man in Papakura on May 16. The incident occurred around 11:40 am on Settlement Road, near Papakura Intermediate School. According to Detective Senior Sergeant…
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New Zealand Braces for Low Pressure System Bringing Rain
A complex low-pressure area is set to impact New Zealand from Thursday, June 12, 2025, through Sunday, June 15, 2025, bringing rain to many regions. According to the MetService, while fronts and troughs associated with this system will bring rain,…
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Fatal Crash on SH8 in Roxburgh
A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh last night. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place, around 7.20pm. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the…
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Baby Way Recalls Car Seats Due to Safety Concerns
Baby Way is recalling two car seat products due to safety concerns. The first recall involves the Baybetss Cozy 360 Rotating and Convertible Car Seat with ISOFIX model G405. A batch intended for the Chinese market was incorrectly exported to…
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Crash Closes Roxburgh Road, Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian has closed State Highway 8, Fruitlands - Roxburgh Road, near Roxburgh. Police are at the scene, and diversions are in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam. The pedestrian involved sustained serious injuries.…
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Man Arrested in Connection to Building Site Burglaries in North Canterbury and Selwyn
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an investigation into multiple burglaries in North Canterbury and Selwyn. On Monday, June 9, authorities executed three search warrants at two residences and one storage unit. According to police, CCTV footage…
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Two Face Court After Separate Incidents in Rural Canterbury
Two individuals are facing court appearances following separate incidents in rural Canterbury. On May 27, police responded to a burglary report on Southbrook Road, where residential front gates were stolen during peak traffic hours. CCTV footage and other investigative work…
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Man Charged Following Paremoremo Hit-and-Run
A 39-year-old man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred on Attwood Road around 7.10am, left two pedestrians injured. According to reports, a white ute struck the pedestrians before leaving the scene…
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms After Cold Snap
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring rain and potential thunderstorms to New Zealand, particularly affecting the upper North Island. MetService reports that while Monday will remain chilly after parts of the country recorded their…
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NZ Filled Jobs Dip Slightly, Gross Earnings Rise in March 2025 Quarter
Total filled jobs in New Zealand reached 2.26 million in the March 2025 quarter. According to figures released on June 9, 2025, seasonally adjusted filled jobs experienced a slight decrease of 0.1 percent (2,499 jobs) compared to the December 2024…
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Serious Crash Closes Whitford-Maraetai Road
A section of Whitford-Maraetai Road near Waikopua Road is closed following a serious crash around 6.45am, according to the New Zealand Police. The collision involved a truck and a car. The accident occurred on Whitford-Maraetai Road. Police have confirmed that…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warnings for Key Routes
MetService has updated its road snowfall warnings at 9:15 am on Monday, June 9, 2025, indicating that snow is no longer expected to accumulate on key routes. The affected areas include Lewis Pass (SH7), Porters Pass (SH73), and Crown Range…
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Wellington Boosts Safety with New Urban Liaison Officers
Wellington City Council is collaborating with local businesses and community organizations for clean-up days in Courtenay Place and Cuba Street. Additionally, the central business district has a new team of Urban Liaison Officers (ULOs) to boost safety. The ULOs will…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 8, 2025, at 14:55:46 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, with a depth of 10 km, was centered at 59.752S, 150.460W. Its location was approximately 2483.7 km…
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