Category: australasia
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police have released photos of a makeshift campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding before Monday's shooting in Waitomo. The camp, located about 2 kilometers from the shooting scene on Te Anga Road, was found by specialist police…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsLegalMedia WaitomoTom PhillipsShootingPoliceFirearmsInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Construction Sales Decline by $720 Million in June 2025 Quarter
Construction sales experienced the most significant drop in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The sector saw a decrease of $720 million compared to the March 2025 quarter. This decline occurred within the 14 industries tracked by business…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Rain, Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:53am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, indicates a dynamic weather pattern for New Zealand. Thursday, September 11, will see a weak ridge moving over the country, with a band of rain spreading…
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Police to Address Media on Waitomo Incident
Commissioner of Police Richard Chambers, Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell will address the media in Hamilton at 1.30pm today regarding a critical incident in Waitomo. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportation Papakurafleeing driverarrestdangerous drivingCounties ManukauMatt HoyesBlack PowerNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Fugitive Killed in Shootout
RNZ is reporting that fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips has been shot dead by police after allegedly ram-raiding a building in Piopio. It said a local police officer was also shot in the head in the early morning incident and…
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Northland Driver Arrested After Dangerous High-Speed Chase
A 54-year-old Northland man is in custody after a dangerous high-speed chase across the Far North. The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when police received multiple calls about a white BMW driving recklessly on SH10 towards Taipa. Callers reported the…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Auckland Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Auckland Islands region of New Zealand on September 8, 2025, at 12:27:25 local time. The quake was centered at 50.773S, 162.243E, with a depth of 14 km. The epicenter was located approximately 644.9 km…
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Taranaki Police Seek Driver Taunting Station with Stunt Driving
Police in Taranaki are seeking a driver who deliberately performed a stunt outside the New Plymouth Police Station on Saturday, September 6th. At approximately 4:40 pm, a vehicle was observed by police performing "sustained loss of traction" directly in front…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportation
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Police fatally shoot man believed to be Tom Phillips after Waikato burglary
A man believed to be Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his children since December 2021, has been fatally shot by police after a confrontation in Piopio this morning. At approximately 2.30am, police were called to a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Tom PhillipsPiopioWaikatoPolice shootingBurglaryMarokopaNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather Shift After Lunar Eclipse
New Zealand is preparing for a significant weather shift this week, transitioning from calm conditions to severe weather. The week began with clear skies and a lunar eclipse, visible across much of the country due to a ridge of high…
WeatherAstronomy and SpaceAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServicelunar eclipsesevere weatherthunderstormsNorth IslandMetService New Zealand
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New Zealand Local Authority Statistics for June 2025 Quarter Released
Stats NZ released local authority statistics for the June 2025 quarter. The statistics provide information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand's territorial and regional councils. CSV files are available for download from the Stats NZ website.…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaEconomyState Governments
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New Zealand Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:24am on Monday, September 8, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. Fronts embedded within a strong west to northwest flow are expected to move northwards over the central…
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Fatal Shooting in Waikato: Man Dead, Police Officer Injured
A man has died and a police officer is in serious condition following a shooting in Waikato overnight. Police responded to a reported burglary at a Waitomo commercial property around 2:30 a.m. During the incident, both a man and a…
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has released public notices for several alcohol licence applications received over the past week. These applications are now open for public objections. Among the applications is t-Lounge by Dilmah, located at 22 Willeston Street, Wellington Central. The…
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Police Respond to Serious Incident in Western Waikato
Police are responding to a serious incident in Western Waikato this morning. According to Commissioner Richard Chambers, “Police expect to provide a full update later this morning.” Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is travelling to Waikato and will speak to…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Possible Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Sunday, September 7, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. The forecast extends from Tuesday, September 9, to Friday, September 12, 2025. On Tuesday, a ridge…
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Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand on September 6, 2025, at 19:55:05 UTC. The epicenter was located 42.3 km ENE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at a depth of 38…
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Gang Conflict: Man Arrested in Hawke's Bay
A 39-year-old man from Camberley was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon after police used a Gang Conflict Warrant for vehicle searches. The warrant is in place throughout Hawke’s Bay. Inspector Dean Clifford said that “Across the Hawke’s Bay,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Possible
A strengthening north to northwest flow is expected to develop over the South Island on Monday, September 8, 2025, posing minimal risk of severe weather. However, by Tuesday, September 9, a strengthening northwest flow with embedded fronts will affect the…
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Vote Manu in Bird of the Year Competition
The annual Bird of the Year competition is set to launch, inviting New Zealanders to cast their votes for their favourite avian candidates. This nationwide event encourages participation and celebrates the country's diverse birdlife. Residents are being asked to make…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral Politics
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a front bringing heavy rain to the North Island late Friday and early Saturday. The warning, issued at 8:42pm on Friday, September 5, 2025, highlights the risk…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Faces Delays, Section 1 to Open
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project's completion has been extended to late October due to unforeseen factors, including additional work, sandstone discoveries, and weather-related cancellations. Despite the delay, Section 1, from Beach Road/Parnell Rise intersection to Ngaoho Place, is set…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:24 am on Friday, September 5, 2025, indicates a mix of weather conditions for New Zealand. Sunday, September 7, will see a strong and showery southwest flow easing over the country. There is moderate…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and gales expected to impact both the South and North Islands. The warning, released at 9:18 am on Friday, September 5, 2025, indicates that a…
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Wellington's Economic Strategy Delivers Impact
Wellington's Economic Wellbeing Strategy (EWS) is making a difference through major events, a scale-up tech hub, support for sports, and growth in the screen sector. Recent council initiatives include digital trade parking permits and a hospitality partnership announcement for the…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyState GovernmentsTrade
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Serious Incident Closes Omahu Road, Hastings
Omahu Road in Hastings is currently closed following a serious incident that occurred early this morning. The incident has left one person critically injured and two others with serious injuries. Emergency services were alerted to the situation at approximately 2:20…
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Police Appeal for Missing Woman, Te Anihana Pomana
Auckland police are seeking public assistance in locating 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana, who has been reported missing. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend will address the media at a stand-up held at the Auckland Central Police Base on Federal Street later…
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Homes Evacuated in South Nelson Due to Suspicious Item
Several homes in South Nelson were evacuated this evening after police were notified of a suspicious item at a Waimea Road address around 5.20pm. The item was left at a property, and an alleged threat was made, prompting a police…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and strong winds. A series of fronts within a strong, moist northwest flow is expected to bring adverse conditions to the South Island and parts of…