Category: australasia
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Auckland's SH1 Mt Wellington Interchange to Undergo Maintenance
Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) Mt Wellington interchange will undergo maintenance work from Sunday, September 21, to Thursday, September 25, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that nearby properties may experience increased noise during these hours…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late September
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Nikau Road and Razorback Road from Sunday, September 21, to Thursday, September 25, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Body of Missing Māngere Woman Found
Police have located the body of Eileen ‘Ella’ Davenport, 57, who had been missing from Māngere for nearly three months. Davenport had been missing from her Hain Avenue home since 20 June 2025. On 10 September Police located a body…
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Far North Police Investigate Burglary, Seek Public Assistance
Far North Police are seeking information regarding a burglary in the Kaeo area where multiple firearms and two vehicles were stolen. The investigation commenced this week, focusing on a rural property. Police believe the incident occurred between September 4 and…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 12:06pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected this afternoon. A Strong Wind…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, indicates a high likelihood of severe weather affecting parts of New Zealand. A moist northwest flow is expected to strengthen over the South Island ahead…
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New Zealand's GDP Declines 0.9% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent increase in the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Activity decreased in the June 2025 quarter across…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:35 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected. People in these areas…
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Traffic Disrupted in New Lynn After Bus and Car Collide
A crash involving a bus and a car in New Lynn has caused significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred around 7:02 a.m., leading to immediate road closures between Margan Ave and Rankin Ave as emergency services responded. According to NZ…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, effective from Wednesday, September 17, 2025. An active front, preceded by a strong, moist northwest flow, is moving over the upper South Island, bringing heavy rain and severe gales. People…
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Serious Crash Closes Main Highway in Ellerslie
A serious two-vehicle crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie has led to significant road closures and critical injuries. Reported at 3:37 p.m. near the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway intersection, the incident has left one person critically injured and another seriously injured. According…
WorldTransportationDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A front moving northeast across New Zealand is bringing heavy rain and severe gales to a large portion of the country, prompting MetService to issue several weather warnings. People are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts. Orange-level Heavy…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Braces for High Winds
Auckland Harbour Bridge is preparing for potential high winds tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, with MetService forecasting gusts between 75-85km/h from 9am to 2pm. Authorities will reduce the bridge to four lanes in each direction during the morning peak to ensure…
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New Zealand's Current Account Deficit Narrows to $3.4 Billion
New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account deficit has narrowed by $702 million, reaching $3.4 billion in the June 2025 quarter. Stats NZ reported this is the smallest deficit recorded since the June 2021 quarter, which saw a $3.1 billion deficit.…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
An unsettled southerly flow over New Zealand is expected to ease as a high extends a ridge over the country. A strengthening northwest flow is expected over the South Island later this week, according to MetService. While the risk of…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:29am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and strong northwest winds. A front, preceded by a strong moist northwest flow, is moving northeast across the…
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Serious Crash Closes Central Boulevard in Silverdale
A serious crash involving a car and a truck has closed Central Boulevard in Silverdale, Auckland. Police were called to the scene around 6.50am. One person is in critical condition. Central Boulevard is closed, and Police are advising motorists to…
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Wellington Celebrates 20 Years as Home of World of WearableArt Show
Wellington is celebrating its 20th year as the home of the World of WearableArt (WOW) Show. The city is marking the occasion with a WOW Wanderer minibus, a new WOW sign, and special retail and dining offers. The Wellington City…
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Don McCracken Receives 2025 Director’s Award for Aviation Safety
Don McCracken has been awarded the 2025 Director’s Award at the Aviation Industry Awards Gala Dinner in Wellington, recognizing his dedication to aviation safety. The award acknowledges McCracken's commitment to enhancing safety standards within his organizations and the broader aviation…
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Man Charged After Fatal Police Shooting in Bryndwr
A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection to an incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch, on August 13, where a woman was fatally shot by police. According to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill, the man faces a charge of possession…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
New Zealand is under severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A strong, moist northwest flow preceding a front is expected to bring adverse conditions across a large part of the country.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Deadlocked Parliament in Latest Poll
RNZ is reporting that the latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament. It said that while the Labour Party is narrowly ahead of the National Party, neither bloc has enough support to govern on its own. RNZ…
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Night Diver Rescued Near Goat Island After Rapid Response
A rapid response involving Police and Coastguard volunteers rescued a missing night diver near Goat Island, Leigh, north of Auckland, last night. Police were alerted after the diver’s car was found at Goat Island, raising concerns he had not returned…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaLaw EnforcementTransportation
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Man Arrested After Threatening Incidents in Far North
A 34-year-old man has been charged following two separate incidents in the Far North. The man allegedly behaved in a threatening manner. The incidents occurred in Ahipara and Kaitaia. On Sunday, police were called to Kakapo St, Ahipara, following reports…
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South Auckland Police Crack Down on Retail Crime
A police team targeting retail crime in south Auckland town centres has reported significant results over the past year. The Counties Manukau South Community Engagement Team, responding to high rates of retail offending that contributed to unease among shoppers and…
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Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Rain Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by MetService, indicates a series of weather events affecting New Zealand. On Thursday, September 18, a front preceded by a strong northwest flow will move northeastwards over the North Island,…
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New Zealand Food Prices Remain High, Up 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have increased by 5.0 percent in the 12 months to August 2025, matching the increase recorded in the 12 months to July 2025. Stats NZ reported that the grocery food group was the largest contributor…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A front preceded by a humid northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and severe gales to a large part of the country. Orange-level…
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Police Seek Public's Help After Man Found Injured in Queenstown
Police are appealing to the public for information after a man was found with serious injuries in Queenstown. Officers were called to the intersection of Moke Lake Road and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road at approximately 6:15 p.m. yesterday. The injured man was…
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Name Released in Bluff Highway Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the young man who died in the crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road on Thursday, September 11. He was Caleb Wilson Moss, 19, of Invercargill. Police extend their sympathies…