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Serious Crash Closes Northbound Lanes on Transmission Gully Near Whitby
A serious two-vehicle crash has shut down northbound lanes on State Highway 1 (Transmission Gully) near Whitby, Wellington. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:25 pm. The incident has led to the closure of all northbound lanes from…
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Fatal Crash on SH93 Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 93/Old Coach Road this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Dodds Road and Hurst Road, at around 10.15am. A man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The…
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Woman Dies in Christchurch Police Custody
Police are investigating the death of a woman in custody in Christchurch. According to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, officers were called to a Rakaia address around 1 a.m. on Monday, August 25, following reports of an intoxicated woman…
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ArtSplash Returns to Wellington with Creative Experiences for Youth
Wellington City Council's ArtSplash festival is back from August 25-28, offering a range of creative experiences for young people. This year's event features a fresh new look. Presented by the Wellington City Council, ArtSplash aims to celebrate the creativity of…
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEducationState Governments
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Gisborne
A homicide investigation has been launched in Gisborne following the death of a man in Mangapapa early this morning. Police were called to an address on Winter Street at around 6:50 a.m. after a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival,…
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Crash Closes Ruakura Road Off-Ramp on Waikato Expressway
A crash has closed the northbound Ruakura Road off-ramp on the Waikato Expressway. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9:20 a.m. One person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:33 am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, indicates a series of weather events affecting various regions of New Zealand. A low-pressure system is moving southeast of East Cape, while a front, preceded…
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Gore Police Investigate Vehicle Break-ins on Broughton Street
Gore Police are seeking public assistance following multiple vehicle break-ins on Broughton Street. At least five vehicles were reported to have been broken into between Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. Items were stolen from inside the vehicles. Constable…
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Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Cook Strait After Mayday Call
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Cook Strait following a mayday call received around 10pm yesterday. The call reported a vessel with multiple people onboard experiencing trouble approximately 3 nautical miles from Karori Rock. Police, Coastguard Wellington,…
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Knog Recalls Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights Due to Battery Issue
Knog is recalling certain Blinder 900 and 1300 bicycle lights due to a potential battery safety issue. The affected lights were manufactured using battery cells that may be prone to failure, posing a risk of burning. This recall affects lights…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaTransportationProduct Recall
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New Zealand Retail Sales Volume Increases by 0.5% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's retail sector experienced a slight uptick in the June 2025 quarter, with total sales volumes increasing by 0.5 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to Stats NZ. The figures have been adjusted to account for price inflation…
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Man Dies After Muriwai Sand Dune Incident
A 28-year-old man has died in Auckland City Hospital after being critically injured at Muriwai on Saturday. The man was airlifted to the hospital after becoming trapped under a sand dune. Police will conduct inquiries into the man’s death for…
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications are currently open for public objection. These applications span a range of establishments, from hotels and restaurants to bars and cafes, across various suburbs of Wellington. The establishments with open applications…
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Fatal Crash in South Taranaki
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Nukumaru Station Road in Waitōtara, South Taranaki. Police were notified of the incident at 12.10am today, August 23. The critically injured individual was transported to hospital but later passed away. "Enquiries…
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Serious Crash Blocks Road Near Taupō
A serious crash involving two cars has blocked Broadlands Road/Off Road Highway near Taupō. Police were alerted to the incident at 3.15pm. One person has critical injuries, another serious, and a third moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on August 22, 2025, at 09:33:39 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 30.426S, 177.899W, had a depth of 35 km. Its location was approximately 869.6…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Enters Stage Two
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project has entered its second stage, focusing on improvements to the shared use path. Excavation and edging board installation are underway in section 2, between Ngaoho Place and 60 The Strand. Most of the work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland's SH16 Closed Following Truck Crash
A section of Auckland's SH16 North-Western Motorway is closed in both directions between Hobsonville and Brigham Creek Roads due to an earlier truck crash, according to police. Significant delays are expected as crews work to remove the truck and clear…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure and Easterly Flows
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:38 am on Friday, August 22, 2025, indicates varying weather patterns across New Zealand. A high-pressure system is expected to persist over the South Island, while a trough embedded in an easterly…
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Auckland State Highway 22 to undergo maintenance
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 22 (SH22), according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will occur between Glenbrook Road roundabout and Karaka Road from Sunday, August 24, to Tuesday, August 26, and…
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Stolen Jet Ski Recovered After Five Years Via Facebook Marketplace
A family's jet ski, stolen five years ago, has been recovered after the victim spotted it for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The jet ski was reported stolen from a Waitākere property in October 2020. The victim was browsing Facebook Marketplace…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Jet SkiTheftFacebook MarketplaceWaitākereHendersonProperty CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Mixed Weather Forecast: Sunshine in South, Showers in North
As the weekend approaches, many regions can anticipate brighter skies, though the upper North Island should prepare for showers. MetService has identified a risk of heavy rainfall for the Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty over the weekend, with…
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Nelson Man Dies Following Coastal Highway Crash
Richard Marris, 71, from Nelson, died in Nelson Hospital yesterday following a crash on August 13 on the Coastal Highway, Mahana. Police have extended condolences to his loved ones. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. The original release can be…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:25am on Thursday, August 21, 2025, indicates a low confidence of rainfall reaching warning amounts in the Coromandel Peninsula and far west of the Bay of Plenty on Saturday, August 23, and…
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Name Released in Tarawera Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 at Tarawera on May 28. He was Gonzalo Ezequiel Altez Sosa, 30, of Akina, Hastings. Police said, "Our thoughts are with those close…
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Westport Homicide: Manslaughter Charge Laid in Death of Dylan James Coleman
A 35-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 31-year-old Dylan James Coleman in Westport last month. Police were called to a Palmerston Street motel at approximately 3:10pm on July 31, where they found Coleman critically injured.…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 10 Near Waipapa
A section of State Highway 10, north of Waipapa, is currently blocked following a crash at around 8am involving a truck and trailer. The incident occurred north of Waipapa township. According to the New Zealand Police, the driver was uninjured.…
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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:10 am on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Friday, August 22, through Monday, August 25. A large high-pressure area over the South…
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Wellington City Council: Reporting Concerns Helps Rough Sleepers
Wellington City Council assures residents that reporting concerns about rough sleepers directly aids vulnerable individuals. When a concerned Wellingtonian logs a ticket with the council, it sets in motion a process to help those in need. The council emphasizes the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaState Governments
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Serious Crash Closes Allanton-Waihola Road/ SH1
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Allanton-Waihola Road/ State Highway 1 west of Allanton township. The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. today. The Serious Crash Unit is currently at the scene. Diversions have been established, and the road is…