Category: australasia
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Man Charged with Murder in Foxton Beach Baby Death
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a six-month-old baby in Foxton Beach earlier this year. The arrest was made in Tauranga, according to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan, Central District Manager – Criminal…
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Severe Weather Warning Lifted for Eastern North Island
MetService has lifted the Severe Weather Warning for the eastern North Island, issued earlier today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:10 PM. The active front that brought heavy rain to the region has now moved clear. Consequently, the Heavy Rain…
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Man Charged with Drug and Firearms Offences in Russell
A 55-year-old man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search warrant in Russell last week. The man, wanted for questioning, presented himself to the Russell Police Station around 9am on Friday 10 October, after which police…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Eastern Bay of Plenty
The MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty, effective from 2:00pm to 6:00pm today. An active front is moving across the eastern North Island, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to…
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Serious Crash Closes Geraldine-Fairlie Highway
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway is closed after a serious crash at the Bracefield Road intersection. Emergency services were alerted around 11:25 a.m. The crash involved at least two vehicles. Two people are in serious condition, and three others have minor to…
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Wellington City Council Mowing Team Keeps Green Spaces Pristine
The Wellington City Council mowing team is working hard to maintain the city's green spaces. "Armed with mowers, the Wellington City Council mowing team bears the great responsibility of ensuring green spaces across the city are in pristine condition and…
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New Police Patrol Dog Teams Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will congratulate seven new patrol dog teams at their graduation ceremony. The handlers and their dogs will be celebrated in front of their families, friends, and members of the New Zealand Police executive. The graduating 'Delta'…
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New Zealand Electronic Card Transactions Drop in September 2025
Figures released on October 14, 2025, detail changes in electronic card transactions (ECT) for September 2025. The data encompasses debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants, offering insights into consumer spending and economic trends. All figures are…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:36am on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, indicates a series of fronts will bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand. The initial front is expected to move east over the lower…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central, Upper North Island
An active front moving across the central and upper North Island has prompted MetService to issue warnings for heavy rain. The alert, issued at 9:01am on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, covers several regions. An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in…
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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for parts of the central North Island, effective Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The warning covers Waitomo, and Waikato south of Raglan and Cambridge, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected until…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central North Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain affecting the central North Island. The warning, issued at 9:02pm on Monday, October 13, 2025, highlights an unsettled northwest flow impacting the country. Orange-level Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect…
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Fatal Crash in Whangārei Triggers Critical Incident Investigation
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Whangārei on the weekend. According to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, the investigation was launched after a Police unit observed a Holden travelling at high speed along Dave…
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Hawke's Bay Expressway Closed Following Crash
Hawke's Bay Expressway/SH2 near Quarantine Road is closed following a two-vehicle crash reported around 2:25 pm. The closure affects the area from the airport to Bayview. Emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and…
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New Zealand Trials New Census Survey System
Stats NZ is trialling a new census collection system in New Plymouth, Christchurch, and Ashburton. The new approach, announced in June 2025, aims to modernise the census by using government-held data, known as administrative data, alongside a new annual census…
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New Zealand Weather: Wild Winds and Heavy Rain Expected This Week
New Zealand is experiencing a week of classic spring weather, marked by strong winds and heavy rain followed by clearer skies later in the week. Wellington experienced the strongest gusts of the year so far on Sunday morning, reaching up…
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Man Dies After Hastings Altercation
A man has died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend. Police were called to a Mahora property shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, responding to reports of an altercation involving a group of males. During the incident, one…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:54 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, indicates a series of weather disturbances affecting New Zealand. While Wednesday, October 15, poses minimal risk, the outlook anticipates significant weather changes in the following…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for New Zealand's North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain affecting the central and lower North Island, as well as the Canterbury High Country. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is impacting the country, prompting these warnings and watches. Residents…
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Gisborne Police Tactical Dog Team Apprehends Dangerous Offender
A Gisborne Tactical Dog Team's swift action led to the arrest of a dangerous offender, preventing potential serious harm. Officers uncovered firearms, drugs, and cash during the operation. On Friday, October 3rd, officers on patrol identified a vehicle linked to…
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Two Die in Rakaia House Fire
Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late Saturday night, where they found an adult deceased and a child in critical condition. The child died in hospital…
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Andrew Little Wins Wellington Mayoral Race
Andrew Little has convincingly won the Wellington mayoralty according to a progress result released this afternoon by the Wellington City Council. The progress results were released on 11 October 2025. Wellington City Council makes every reasonable effort to provide an…
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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers south of the Rangitata River. The warning is in effect for 16 hours, from 8:00pm Sunday, October 12, to 12:00pm Monday, October 13. Expect…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
An active front is expected to move northwards over the North Island on Tuesday, bringing periods of heavy rain to many parts of the island. A low is expected to develop east of the North Island later in the day,…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Central, Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective Sunday, October 12, 2025. An unsettled northwest flow is bringing periods of heavy rain and strong winds to the regions, prompting Orange Warnings for specific areas. The…
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Fatal Crash in Whangārei Claims One Life
One person died following a single-vehicle crash on Memorial Drive in Whangārei. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11.20pm last night. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:28pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, for central and southern New Zealand, anticipating periods of heavy rain and strong northwest winds. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country,…
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Waitaki District
One person died following a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston in Waitaki District this afternoon. Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of Horse Range Road and Trotters Gorge Road at 2.50pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for central and southern New Zealand, effective Saturday, October 11, 2025. The warnings highlight periods of heavy rain and strong northwest winds. An unsettled northwest flow with embedded fronts is affecting the country, leading…
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Serious Crash Closes SH15 Near Kaikohe
State Highway 15, Mangakahia Road, near Kaikohe, is closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle incident around 2.40pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries. Ambulance services and the Serious Crash Unit are…