Category: australasia
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New Zealand Apartment Consents Rise in July 2025
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand experienced a slight decrease in the year ending July 2025. Stats NZ reported 33,879 new homes consented, a 0.1 percent decrease compared to the previous year. However, stand-alone house consents saw a 1.7…
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AI Experts Urge New Zealand Leaders for Bipartisan AI Regulation
A group of AI experts are calling on New Zealand's political leaders to launch a bipartisan effort to produce risk management-based AI regulation and establish a national AI oversight body. In an open letter addressed to Rt Hon Christopher Luxon,…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLawEducationComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AI RegulationChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsGovernmentTechnology
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Northwesterly Flow and Frontal Systems
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:03am on Monday, September 1, 2025, indicates varying weather patterns across New Zealand. While a ridge of high pressure is expected to build over much of the country on Wednesday, a moist…
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Severe Gales Expected to Hit Stewart Island
A severe weather warning was issued by MetService at 9:45 am on Monday, September 1, 2025, indicating that a series of fronts embedded in a strong west to southwest flow will bring severe gales to parts of New Zealand. An…
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Name Released in Ngararatunua Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Ngararatunua, Northland, on August 22. He was Don Craig Tataurangi, 36, of Whangārei. Police offer their thoughts to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia NgararatunuaNorthlandfatal crashWhangāreiDon Craig TataurangiAccidentDeathNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales Threaten Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 7:09am on Monday, September 1, 2025, by MetService, cautioning about potential west to southwest gales in parts of New Zealand. According to the warning, a series of fronts embedded in a strong west…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:47pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025, for parts of New Zealand. A series of fronts embedded in a strong west to southwest flow will bring severe gales to exposed places.…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 77-Year-Old Hui in Taupō
Police are asking for the public's help in finding Hui, a 77-year-old who was reported missing from the Taupō area this morning. She was last seen around 7pm yesterday (Saturday) at a property on Hinerau Grove, Waipahihi. Hui, who now…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025, by MetService, indicates a front moving north over the South Island and the lower North Island on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This front will be followed by a strong southwest…
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Greymouth Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Assault Suspect
Greymouth Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man pictured in released images. Police believe the man may be able to assist with their enquiries following an assault at a restaurant on the corner of Tainui Street…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia GreymouthPoliceAssaultTainui StreetWhall StreetNelsonChristchurchNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Outlook: South Island Faces Snow, Gale Risk
A severe weather outlook issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for the South Island and lower North Island. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a front will move north, followed by a strong southwest flow. There is…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
A strong wind warning has been issued for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula. MetService reported that a series of fronts embedded in a strong west to southwest flow will affect New Zealand over the next few days,…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula are under an Orange Strong Wind Warning, according to MetService. Issued at 7:24pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the warning forecasts severe gale southwesterlies, gusting up to 120 km/h in exposed places.…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Faces Potential Closure Due to High Winds
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers to exercise caution on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to expected high winds. An amber alert is in place between 2am Sunday and 2am Monday, with stronger winds forecasted from midday…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Showers Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued at 9:45 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, indicates a strong westerly flow developing over the southern North Island on Monday, September 1, 2025. MetService reports there is moderate confidence that severe westerly gales will…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:12am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, for parts of New Zealand. A series of fronts embedded in a strong westerly flow are expected to bring severe gales to exposed places…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Warriors rookie and NRL bunker drama
Radio New Zealand is reporting that NZ Warriors rookie Tyra Wetere is showing promise as a fast learner in the NRLW. Enlisted to replace pregnant sevens star Michaela Brake, the specialist halfback is hitting her straps in an unfamiliar role.…
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Nutty Black Rice Crisps Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
Lianhua International Company Limited is recalling a batch of Nutty Black Rice Crisps (450g) due to undeclared egg allergen. The affected product has a production date of 18/06/2025 and a best before date of 17/12/2025. The crisps are sold in…
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Police Appeal for Information on Missing Man in Chartwell
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of 39-year-old Aydan, who has been missing for almost two weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the early hours of Sunday, August 17, on Snell Drive. He…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Announces Schedule Changes
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project has announced changes to its schedule. Work in section 2, between Ngaoho Place and The Strand Railway Station, will now continue until September 19, extending the initial end date of September 4. Additionally, intersection…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian is reporting that Victoria police have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy in connection with the search for Dezi Freeman, but both have been released pending further inquiries. It said the search for Freeman continues. In…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportMediaAustralasiaAsiaEuropeSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTradeFinancial MarketsMedia CrisisAustraliaIndiaIran Dezi FreemanVictoria PoliceAnthony AlbaneseJacinta AllanNews CorpAtlantic CurrentArrestGuardian Australia
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Advances with Stage 2 Improvements
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project is progressing with stage 2 improvements, focusing on the section between Ngaoho Place and The Strand Railway Station. Recent work involved excavation and ducting installation in the Ngaoho Place footpath. Over the next two…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Severe Weather Warning: Westerly Gales Expected in Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued at 8:06pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025, for parts of Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and the Tararua District due to westerly gales. A front moving east across the North Island is expected to bring…
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Vimms Enterprise Recalls Deep Brand Products Due to Salmonella Risk
Vimms Enterprise Limited is recalling all batches and dates of Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products include Deep brand Sprouted Mat (454g), Sprouted Moong (454g), and Surti Undhiu…
HealthBusinessAustralasiaScience & TechnologyTradeMedical ScienceSocial Issues
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CAA Announces Comprehensive Funding Review
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) has announced a comprehensive review of its funding model, set to begin this year. The review aims to ensure the sustainability, fairness, and suitability of New Zealand's aviation safety and security system…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaFederal GovernmentTrade
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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 Wesley College and Glenbrook Road on Sunday, August 31, and between Whangapouri Road and Oira…
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Marriages and Civil Unions Decline in New Zealand
Figures released by Stats NZ indicate a continued decline in marriages and civil unions in Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2024, there were 18,033 marriages and civil unions, a 4% decrease from 2023 (18,744) and a 14% decrease from the 1990s…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:26 am on Thursday, August 28, 2025, for southern and central areas of New Zealand. An active front, preceded by north to northwest gales, is expected to move over the…
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Kmart Recalls Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Kmart is recalling Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toys (Assorted) due to a choking hazard. Sold between June 12, 2025, and August 13, 2025, at Kmart stores, the toys have a GTIN of 5061081370999 and ITEM #37099. The recall is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:48pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for heavy rain and northwest gales affecting southern and central areas of New Zealand. An active front, preceded by north to northwest gales, is…