Category: australasia
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Youth Arrested After Invercargill Aggravated Robberies
A young person will appear in Youth Court today following their arrest in connection with two aggravated robberies in Invercargill on Saturday morning. Police responded to robberies at commercial premises on Tay Street and Dee Street around 6 a.m. Saturday.…
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Police Seek Community's Help to Find Missing Woman in Māngere
Counties Manukau Police are appealing to the Māngere community for help in locating 57-year-old Ella Davenport, who has been missing from her Hain Avenue home since Friday, June 20. Police believe she is still in the local area, with an…
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Single Lane Open on State Highway 5 After Diesel Spill
A single lane has reopened on State Highway 5 between Te Pohue and Eastern following an earlier diesel spill. Contractors are still working to clear the road. The incident is expected to cause delays for motorists traveling between Napier and…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaLaw Enforcement
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Police Investigate Serious Injuries to Baby in Hutt Valley, New Zealand
New Zealand Police are appealing for information regarding serious injuries inflicted on a three-month-old baby girl in Hutt Valley. The infant was admitted to hospital on June 14 with nine fractures, including injuries to her ribcage, ankle, and upper arm.…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Start to Final Week of School Holidays
The final week of school holidays begins with settled weather for most of the country, offering opportunities for outdoor activities before a change later in the week. Clear skies and high cloud will keep temperatures cool in northern and western…
WeatherAustralasia school holidaysAucklandMetServicetemperatureforecastMetService New Zealand
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Diesel Spill Closes Northbound Lanes on State Highway 5, Te Pohue
The north bound lanes of State Highway 5, Te Pohue, are currently closed due to hazardous conditions resulting from a diesel spill. Road cleaning crews have been dispatched to address the spillage and restore the road to a safe condition.…
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Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand This Week
A front moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain to New Zealand from Wednesday, July 9, through Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to MetService. The most intense rainfall is anticipated on Friday, July 11, affecting northern…
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New Zealand's Dwelling and Household Estimates for June 2025
As of June 30, 2025, New Zealand has an estimated 2,125,000 private dwellings and 2,041,900 households. These national dwelling and household estimates are vital for planning, policy development, business strategies, and calculating market coverage rates. The Government Statistician authorises all…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyAustralasia Dwelling EstimatesHousehold EstimatesJune 2025StatisticsGovernment StatisticianPolicy FormationStatistics New Zealand
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Serious Crash Closes Kennedy Good Bridge Intersection in Wellington
A serious crash has closed the Kennedy Good Bridge intersection with State Highway 2 in Wellington. Emergency services are attending the scene, where one person has sustained serious injuries. The incident has prompted a request from the police for motorists…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia
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Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on July 6, 2025, at 03:07:24 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 30.501S, 177.936W, had a depth of 35 km. Its location was approximately 860.5…
WeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeKermadec IslandsUSGSHicks BayWhangareiSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Hunter Dies in Incident on Stewart Island
A man died yesterday following a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island. Police were notified around midday, prompting the deployment of a Search and Rescue team via helicopter. The team located the man deceased. Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy said…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand is set to experience a mix of weather conditions over the coming days, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService. Issued on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:44 am, the outlook covers the period from Tuesday,…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Hawke's Bay
MetService has lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for Hawke's Bay, specifically areas at and north of Wairoa township. Issued at 8:17pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the warning was rescinded as the heavy rain eased. "Rain is easing and the…
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Serious Crash Closes Roads in Pokeno, New Zealand
A serious crash in Pokeno has resulted in road closures and a police appeal for witnesses. Emergency services are attending to a person seriously injured in the Avon Road area. Police were called to the scene around 6pm, following initial…
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Whanganui Jewellery Store Targeted in Aggravated Robbery
Police are seeking witnesses following an aggravated robbery at a Whanganui jewellery store on Victoria Avenue. The incident occurred around 1pm when a man entered the store, allegedly armed with a hammer. According to Detective Sergeant Andrew Jurgens, the man…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Hawke's Bay
A severe weather warning has been issued for Hawke's Bay due to an approaching front bringing heavy rain. The warning, issued at 9:42 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, forecasts significant rainfall, particularly in the northern part of the region.…
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Media Monitor: New World Stops Calling Spread 'Butter'
Consumer NZ is reporting that New World, a supermarket chain in New Zealand, has agreed to stop marketing a new spread as “butter.” Consumer NZ said the product was packaged like butter and placed alongside butter in supermarket chillers, but…
BusinessScience & TechnologySocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetLegal
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on South Island crashes, carbon auctions, All Blacks
RNZ is reporting that two people died Friday night in separate crashes in the South Island. One crash occurred in Canterbury, and the other in Tasman, RNZ said. Further details were not immediately available. In other news, RNZ reports that…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentSportWeatherAustralasiaClimate ChangeGeneral Weather
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SH3 Piopio Closed Due to Landslip
State Highway 3 near Piopio in Waikato is closed due to a large slip between Mangaorongo Road and Wall Road. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 2.10pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Man in Whanganui
Police in Whanganui are appealing to the public for information regarding the disappearance of Kahukura Dilpreet Wati Woods Gill, known as Kahu, who was last seen in the Matahiwi area on Friday, June 27, 2025. Authorities believe he was driving…
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Man Arrested Following Whangārei Assault
A man has been arrested and charged following an assault in Whangārei. The investigation began after a woman approached the Whangārei Police Station at about 1.30am, alleging an assault on Walton Street. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB,…
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Media Monitor: Workers exposed to toxic gas, NZ woman killed by elephant
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that two workers in Greymouth narrowly avoided death after being exposed to toxic gas in a pit. The workers were not warned of the risks before starting work. Taylorville Resource Park Limited and Paul Smith…
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportAustralasiaAfricaFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborMilitarySocial Issues
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Counties Manukau Police Arrest Four Alleged Shoplifters
Counties Manukau Police have apprehended four individuals allegedly involved in shoplifting, recovering over $17,000 in unpaid groceries. A 54-year-old Manurewa man, identified as a repeat offender, was arrested at his home and charged with 12 counts of shoplifting and burglary.…
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Hydr8 Spring Water Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination
NZ Drinks Ltd is recalling Hydr8 brand Spring Water (600ml x 24) due to potential contamination with blue plastic. The affected product has a best before date of 10 JUN 27, 11 JUN 27 and 16 JUN 27. It is…
HealthBusinessAustralasiaSocial IssuesMedical Science Product RecallHydr8Spring WaterNZ Drinks LtdNorth IslandAucklandBottled WaterMPI Food Recalls
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Three Product Recalls: Gas Fryer and Panda Mart Items
Three product recalls have been issued by the New Zealand government, covering a gas deep fat fryer and two products sold at Panda Mart. The most serious recall concerns the Gadali Gas Deep Fat Fryer OT-72A 12KW. This particular model,…
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Hamilton Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery
Hamilton Police are investigating a violent aggravated robbery that occurred on Saturday, June 28, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Two men, armed with a firearm, entered a bar on Liverpool Street and demanded cash from the sole worker present. The offenders…
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FMA Investigation into Senior Trust Capital Limited Ongoing
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – is continuing its investigation into Senior Trust Capital Limited (STC), a financier in the senior living sector. The investigation began in November 2024. STC is an issuer under a…
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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
A cold front is expected to move northwards across the upper North Island, while a ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island on Sunday, July 6, 2025, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:13 am on…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Showers Expected in Nelson and Marlborough
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 7:36 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, for northern Nelson and Marlborough. An active trough is expected to bring heavy showers to these already saturated regions this morning and early…
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Wellington City Council Opens Nominations for 2025 Local Elections
Nominations for candidates wishing to stand for Mayor and/or ward Councillor for Wellington City Council in the 2025 local elections open tomorrow, Friday 4 July. Alongside the Mayoral race, 15 Councillors will be elected to represent the five wards in…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsLocal Elections Wellington City CouncilnominationsCouncillorMayorTe Whanganui-a-TaraJennifer Parker