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Crash Closes State Highway 2, Maramarua
A crash involving a car and a motorcycle has closed State Highway 2 at the intersection with Maxwell Road, Maramarua. The crash was reported at around 11:35am. One person has sustained serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Auckland
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 northbound, near the Te Irirangi on-ramp. Police were called around 7.50am after the vehicle veered off the motorway and hit the left-hand barrier. The man was pronounced dead…
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Eastern Hutt Road Reopens After Slip
Eastern Hutt Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington, has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a significant slip. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while authorities addressed the situation. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists…
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Wellington City Council Issues Resource Consent Update
Wellington City Council has released a list of resource consents issued and applied for between July 28 and August 10, 2025. The council provides this information as a public service, noting that it does not accept responsibility for interruptions or…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until the Weekend
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:50 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand through Friday, August 15, 2025. A ridge of high pressure is situated over…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
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Name Released in Whatawhata Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the victim of the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday, August 9. Julia Organ, 55, of Te Awamutu, died in the crash. Police have expressed their sympathy to Organ's family.…
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Panda Mart Recalls Turquoise Duck Baby Walker Due to Safety Hazard
Panda Mart is recalling its Turquoise Duck Baby Walker, sold between September 1st and November 8th, 2024, due to missing safety warnings, posing a potential hazard to children. The product identifier is 15830012. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using…
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Two Arrests Made After Late-Night Disturbance in Mt Albert
A late-night disturbance in Mt Albert led to two arrests and the recovery of stolen property after a resident reported hearing suspicious noises. The resident contacted the police around 10.51pm after hearing floorboards creaking and spotting a man inside his…
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New Zealand Gripped by Cold Southerly Winds and Widespread Frosts This Week
New Zealand is set for a week of cold southerly winds, with widespread frosts expected in most inland and southern areas. A ridge of high pressure south of the country and a low-pressure system to the northeast are driving the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Friday, August 15
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:55 am on Monday, August 11, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand until Friday, August 15, 2025. On Wednesday, August 13, a ridge of high pressure will…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Sea Lion Shooting Investigation
Police in Ōamaru are seeking the public's help to find those responsible for shooting three endangered sea lions at the mouth of the Waitaki River on Saturday, August 9th. According to Sergeant Tony Woodbridge, the police were alerted by the…
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High Pressure System Brings Stable Weather to New Zealand
A ridge of high pressure is set to dominate New Zealand's weather, bringing minimal risk of severe conditions across both the North and South Islands. According to the MetService's Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, August 10, 2025, this stable…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ offers advice on supermarket pricing errors
Consumer NZ is reporting that customers who are charged the wrong price at the supermarket should check their receipts and alert staff. It said that supermarkets in New Zealand have displayed incorrect pricing in the past. Consumer NZ also recommends…
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Cake Old (Nut Flavour) Recalled in New Zealand Due to Undeclared Allergens
Youhao Trading Limited is recalling a batch of Cake Old (Traditional Cake (Nut Flavour)) due to undeclared gluten and peanut allergens. The affected product is the 380g Cake Old (Traditional Cake (Nut Flavour)), with a production date of 2025/05/16, sold…
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Auckland's The Strand Optimisation Project Stage 2 to Begin
Auckland's The Strand Optimisation Project - stage 2 is set to begin, with improvements planned for various sections of The Strand. Recent progress includes asphalt laying and streetlight installation in Section 1 (The Strand/Beach Road intersection to Ngaoho Place) and…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for August 10-15
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures from August 10th to 15th, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures may be rescheduled due to bad weather, with updates provided every Friday. For daily updates, motorists…
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MetService: Low Confidence of Severe Gales in Eastern North Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:44 am on Friday, August 8, 2025, indicates a low confidence level for severe southerly gales in specific regions. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a deep low east of the North Island…
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Waikato Police Arrest 11 on Active Warrants
Eleven people were arrested and charged in the Waikato region following a police operation targeting individuals with active warrants. The operation, which took place in Ngāruawāhia, Huntly, Te Awamutu, and Kihikihi, aimed to locate alleged offenders and hold them accountable.…
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Duria Brand Durian Mochi Recalled in New Zealand Due to Undeclared Allergen
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for a specific batch of Duria brand Durian Mochi, made by Daily Foods Co. Limited, due to undeclared egg allergen. Charles Fergusson of New Zealand Food Safety advises that individuals with an…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected in Eastern New Zealand
A low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to bring unsettled weather to eastern parts of central New Zealand, according to MetService. The forecast, issued at 9:57 am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, highlights the potential for…
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SH45 Closed Near Rahotu After Crash
State Highway 45 is currently closed near Rahotu following a single-vehicle accident this morning. Police responded to the incident at approximately 7:50 AM near Maungahoki Stream. One individual sustained injuries and is receiving medical evaluation by ambulance personnel. Authorities anticipate…
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Two Charged with Murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton CBD
Two 19-year-old men have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, who was fatally wounded on Alexandra Street in Hamilton CBD on July 20. The accused were arrested at residences in Hamilton and South Auckland on Tuesday…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Hobson's Pledge to Remove Image From Anti-Māori Ward Campaign
RNZ is reporting that Hobson's Pledge will remove an image of a Rotorua woman used in its anti-Māori wards campaign. The woman, Ellen Tamati, told Aukaha news she was devastated to see her face on billboards without her knowledge. In…
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Vehicle Fire Closes State Highway 5 South of Rotorua
State Highway 5 south of Rotorua is closed due to a vehicle fire, according to the Police Media Centre. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app.
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Music Funding Seminar Coming to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
A seminar titled ‘Building Support and Music Funding 101’ will be held in Ōtautahi-Christchurch on Saturday 23 August 2025. Presented by NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission, the seminar will explore developing a music career and available support…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:29 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, indicates unsettled conditions for much of New Zealand. A trough of low pressure is expected to move north, bringing rain to central and northern areas.…
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Taranaki Police Disappointed by Alcohol Sale Breaches
Taranaki Police have expressed disappointment after a Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) on July 25 revealed that six out of eight licensed premises failed to comply with regulations regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. The operation, a joint effort by…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A trough of low pressure is set to move north over central and northern New Zealand, bringing unsettled conditions and rain to many areas, according to MetService. The Severe Weather Outlook, issued at 9:07am on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, highlights…
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Police Investigate Man's Death in Mt Wellington Reserve
Auckland City Police are investigating the death of a man discovered in Mt Wellington early this morning. Police were called to a hardware retail store on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway around 1.30am following an alarm activation. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill stated…