Category: australasia
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 3 Near Mapara
State Highway 3, north of Pukenui Road, Mapara, is closed due to a serious two-vehicle crash reported around 11:30 am. Emergency services are at the scene, and initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and…
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for the Tasman District, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. The warning, issued at 9:59 am today, is valid until 11 pm tonight and covers the Tasman District about…
WeatherAustralasiaDisastersTransportationEnvironment MetServiceRed WarningTasman District CouncilHeavy RainMmathapelo MakgabutlaneWeather WarningMetService New Zealand
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Body Recovered in Search for Missing Diver Near Paratutae Island
A body has been found near Paratutae Island by search crews looking for a missing diver. While formal identification is pending, authorities believe it is the diver reported missing early yesterday morning at Whatipū Beach. Police have notified the diver's…
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Postie Recalls IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket Due to Choking Hazard
Postie Plus Group Limited has issued a recall for the IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket, sold between June 6, 2025, and June 28, 2025, at Postie stores nationwide. The product recall was announced on July 10, 2025. The jackets, available…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to impact several regions. A front, preceded by a strong and moist northerly flow, is moving east across the country,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Says Meth Use Up, Crime Not; NZ First Rising in Polls
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that police data indicates a surge in methamphetamine use has not led to a significant increase in crime. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams expressed concern about potential crime and social harm. The Ministerial Advisory Group on…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand weather warnings, restaurant booking concerns, and migration trends
1 News is reporting that heavy rain warnings have been issued for the upper North and South Islands of New Zealand. It said a strong, moist northerly flow is expected to move east across the country Friday and Saturday. Also,…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to hit New Zealand, with MetService issuing numerous Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches and Warnings. The most significant impacts are expected on Friday as a front moves in from the Tasman Sea,…
WeatherAustralasiaDisastersTransportationGeneral Weather MetServiceWeather WarningHeavy RainStrong WindTasman SeaMichael PawleyMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Sees Increase in Overseas Visitors in May 2025
Overseas visitor arrivals in New Zealand reached 190,600 in May 2025, marking an increase of 10,900 compared to May 2024. According to data released on July 10, 2025, the largest increases in arrivals were from Australia, up by 4,200, China,…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaTradeTransportation International TravelOverseas VisitorsTourismAustraliaChinaUnited StatesStatistics New Zealand
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
New Zealand experienced a significant net migration loss to Australia in 2024, with approximately 30,000 people moving across the Tasman Sea, according to Stats NZ. This figure mirrors the 29,400 losses recorded in 2023. Sarah Drake, international migration statistics spokesperson,…
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Fatal Truck Crash Closes Ōpōtiki Road
A truck driver has died in a single-vehicle crash on Otara Road, Ōpōtiki. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 7:50 a.m. today. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are supporting…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and strong northeast winds across New Zealand from Friday into Saturday. A front, preceded by a strong moist northerly flow, is expected to move east, bringing gales and…
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Fatal Crash in Whitiora Claims One Life
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Mill Street in Whitiora yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:25pm, where a car and a dirtbike had collided. The rider…
Law EnforcementTransportationDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Search Underway for Missing Diver at Whatipū Beach
A search is underway for a diver reported missing at Whatipū Beach this morning. Police were alerted at approximately 5.23am. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the man. The Police Eagle helicopter has been deployed to assist with…
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Streetworks Begin for Te Ngākau Civic Precinct Reopening
Streetworks have commenced in Wellington in preparation for the reopening of Te Ngākau Civic Precinct in March 2026. These coordinated works are part of the broader Te Ngākau Civic Precinct project. Wellington City Council advises that while they make every…
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaLocal PoliticsTransportation
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Man Charged with Murder in Chartwell Incident
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following an incident in Chartwell, Hamilton. Police were called to a Bellmont Avenue property at 6.40pm where they located a 31-year-old man deceased. According to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, the alleged offender,…
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NZ On Air Announces Second-Year GDSR Recipients
Forty game development studios across Aotearoa New Zealand will receive a share of $22.44 million in the second year of the Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR). Initial data indicates a 20.5 percent increase in roles, with each GDSR-funded employee generating…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyEmployment and LaborVideo GamesMedia
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Villeroy & Boch Recalls Children’s Tumblers Sold at Ballantynes, Christchurch
Villeroy & Boch is recalling children’s tumblers sold at Ballantynes in Christchurch between October 1, 2022, and July 1, 2025, due to a potential injury hazard. The glass tumblers may break if pressure is applied to the inside, posing a…
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Federated Farmers Urges Support for Flood-Hit Farmers
Federated Farmers is appealing to the public to support farming families in the Nelson and Tasman regions who have been severely affected by recent flooding. The call for assistance comes as recovery efforts intensify and the full extent of the…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherAgricultureAustralasiaDisastersState Governments Federated FarmersWayne LangfordKerry IrvineNelsonTasmanFarmers Adverse Events TrustNatural Disaster
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Wellington City Council Issues Pre-Election Report for 2025
Wellington City Council has released its pre-election report for 2025, three months before the local elections. The report outlines the significant challenges and opportunities facing the city, aiming to inform both the public and candidates. Key issues highlighted include rates…
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Serious Crash Closes Dillons Point Road, Islington
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Dillons Point Road and Meehan Street in Islington, Tasman. Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:40pm following reports of a collision between a car…
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Hunter's Name Released Following Stewart Island Incident
Jock David Grant Davies, 21, of Dunedin, has been identified as the man who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, on Saturday, July 5th. Police released his name and extended their sympathies to his loved ones…
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Napier Man Arrested After Firearms Found in Children's Bedrooms
A 42-year-old Napier man has been arrested and faces 14 firearms and driving charges after police discovered prohibited firearms in children’s bedrooms. The arrest followed cooperation between Eastern Districts Police and the Firearms Safety Authority after concerns arose about the…
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Media Monitor: Rich-listers pull out of stadium project, tourist bus crash injures four
TVNZ is reporting that Auckland Football Club's rich-lister owners have withdrawn their proposal to take over Western Springs Stadium. The proposed privately funded venue, Auckland Arena, had the backing of entrepreneur Anna Mowbray, her husband, former All Black Ali Williams,…
SportHealthPolitics and GovernmentWeatherAustralasiaAsiaTradeMedical ScienceGeneral WeatherLegal Auckland Football ClubWestern Springs StadiumAnna MowbrayAli WilliamsScott BarrettAthol Five Rivers HighwaySouthlandOne News NZ
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Police Seek Redmond Huirua on Wounding and Burglary Charges
Police are seeking Redmond Huirua, 34, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Huirua is wanted for wounds with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and burglary. He has links to the Bay of Plenty area. The Police…
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Arrests and Firearms Seized After Road Rage Incident in Dargaville
Police in Dargaville, New Zealand, have made arrests and seized firearms following a road rage incident in the Kaipara district. The incident occurred on the evening of June 25 in Mahuta, after residents asked a group of dirt bikers to…
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Bus Crash Closes Athol Five Rivers Highway Southbound Lane
A bus crash has closed the southbound lane of the Athol Five Rivers Highway in Lowther. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Initial reports suggest black ice may be a contributing factor. Police are advising drivers to steer clear…
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Wellington to Host Premier Sporting Events in July
Wellington is set to host three major international sporting events at Sky Stadium over two weekends in July. The series kicks off on Saturday, July 12, with a double-header rugby match. The Black Ferns will face Australia, and the All…
SportEntertainmentAustralasia WellingtonSky StadiumAll BlacksBlack FernsWrexham AFCWellington Phoenix FCRugbyFootballWellington City Council
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island on July 7, 2025, at 12:53:42 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 47.217S, 165.595E, with a depth of 10 km.…
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NZ Police Investigate Damage to Cellular Tower in Lindis Pass
Police in Cromwell, New Zealand, are seeking information regarding significant damage to a cellular tower in the Lindis Pass-Tarras Road/State Highway 8 area. The damage, reported around 10.50 am, has disrupted cellular service for residents and travelers. The incident occurred…
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyAustralasiaTransportation