Category: australasia
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October 28
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised that maintenance work will soon take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) at Symonds Street on Tuesday, October 28, between 9pm and 5am. The southbound on-ramp…
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Auckland's SH22 to undergo maintenance
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) between Glenbrook Road roundabout and Gellert Road on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the work will take place between…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late October
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Neilson and Maioro Streets. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30, between 10 p.m.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for SH20
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) between Massey Road and Puhinui Road, and from Mahunga Drive to Massey Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that these works will take place on…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late October
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Shelly Beach Road will experience southbound lane restrictions between Westhaven Drive roundabout and the Shelly Beach Road southbound off-ramp from…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Red Wind Warning Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with damaging gales and significant heavy rain expected to impact the regions on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The MetService updated its warning at midday to upgrade coastal…
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 1.5% in June 2025 Quarter
Greenhouse gas emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 1.5 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The seasonally adjusted figures show a reduction of 287 kilotonnes. Tehseen Islam, environment statistics spokesperson, stated that the "fall in…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:15 am on Thursday, October 23, 2025, indicates a mix of weather conditions across New Zealand. While Saturday, October 25, poses minimal risk, Sunday, October 26, brings a strong westerly flow, with low confidence…
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Red Warnings Issued as Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with damaging gales and significant heavy rain expected to impact the regions on Thursday. The warning, issued at 9:47am on Thursday, October 23, 2025, indicates that an…
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Mike Schubert Appointed Deputy Chair of Civil Aviation Authority Board
Mike Schubert has been appointed as Deputy Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board. CAA Board Chair, Mark Darrow, welcomed the appointment, noting that Mr. Schubert joined the Board earlier this month and brings governance and commercial expertise to…
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Waiata Takitahi Funding Round Open for 2025
The 2025 Waiata Takitahi funding round, a collaboration between NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, is now open. This initiative supports bilingual waiata, requiring at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics, aiming to integrate the language into mainstream playlists…
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Wellington City Council to Close Facilities Due to Red Wind Warning
Wellington City Council's facilities will close tomorrow (Thursday) following the Red Wind Warning issued for the lower North Island by MetService. The closures affect swimming pools, libraries, recreation centres, and community centres. Despite the weather warning, the Council notes that…
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Fatal Crash in Parnell Closes Tamaki Drive
One person died following a crash involving a bus in Parnell last night. Police were called to the scene at about 9.20pm. Another person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. Tamaki Drive, between The Strand and Ngapipi Road,…
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Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Rubber Ducks Sold at GameOn Arcade
Auckland Coin Machines Ltd T/A GameOn Arcade has issued a recall for rubber ducks sold between June 19, 2025, and October 17, 2025, due to a potential choking hazard. The ducks, sold at GameOn Arcade Queen Street, PLAY Arcade Queensgate…
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Red Warnings Issued for Severe Gales in Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:57pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand. An active front, associated with a significant deep low, is expected to bring damaging gales and heavy rain…
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Red Alert: Damaging Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 4:24pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, forecasting damaging gales and significant heavy rain for southern and central New Zealand on Thursday. The Strong Wind Warning for Marlborough from Cape Campbell…
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Gisborne Police Appeal for Witnesses in Bill Maangi Homicide
Gisborne Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation into the murder of Bill Maangi. Mr. Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of September 29th. Detective Inspector Martin James said that police are piecing together the…
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Police Investigate Sudden Death in Queenstown
Police are investigating a sudden death in Kent Street, Queenstown. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 7.30am. Preliminary investigations suggest the death is not suspicious. The case has been referred to the Coroner. Further inquiries are being…
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New Zealand Subnational Population Estimates to be Released
Stats NZ will publish subnational population estimates at 30 June 2025 on 29 October 2025. These estimates provide the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in New Zealand. The release on October 29 includes…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaFederal GovernmentState Governments
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Central and Southern New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for southern and central New Zealand, with an active front set to bring damaging gales and significant heavy rain on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The warnings and watches for heavy rain and severe…
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Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands. The quake, which occurred at 20:02:05 UTC on October 21, 2025, was centered at 33.766S, 178.572W, with a depth of 10 km. The location was approximately 510.9 km NNE of…
WeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeKermadec IslandsHicks BayGisborneSeismologyUS Geological SurveyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit Wellington
Wellington City Council issued a weather update on October 21, 2025, advising residents to take precautions due to heavy rain and strong winds affecting the Capital. The council urges the public to "take care and travel to the conditions." The…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain Expected in Southern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for southern and central New Zealand, forecasting damaging gales and heavy rain on Thursday. An active front, associated with a significant deep low to the south, is expected to move over the regions,…
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Multiple Fires Cause Evacuations in Kaikōura
Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand as multiple large fires break out in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road closures around the area. Police are also assisting with the evacuations of schools and…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersAustralasiaLaw EnforcementSocial Issues KaikōuraFire and Emergency New Zealandfiresevacuationscordonsroad closuresNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Whangārei Fatal Crash Investigation
Police have released the name of the victim of the fatal crash in Whangārei on October 11. Rhys Harris-Wikaira, 31, of Whangārei, died in the incident. Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj, acknowledged the impact on the community, stating, "We…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Whangāreifatal crashRhys Harris-WikairaNorthland DistrictSuperintendent Matt SrhojNew Zealand PoliceInvestigation
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Truck roll blocks State Highway 50 in Hawke's Bay
State Highway 50 is blocked near the Waipawa River bridge after a truck rolled due to high winds this afternoon. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash at around 2:50pm. Initial reports indicate someone has been injured. Eastern District Police…
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Urgent Road Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tonight, October 21, between 11pm and 5am, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will affect the State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound clip-on lanes. Motorists…
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Car Park Fire at Whangārei Hospital
Emergency services are attending a fire in the car park at Whangārei Hospital. Fire and Emergency NZ are leading the response, with police also present. The public has been asked to avoid the immediate area while emergency services are in…
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Crash Closes State Highway 1 Near Kaikōura Amid High Winds
State Highway 1 near the Hapuku River bridge, Kaikōura, is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 1:20pm after a campervan rolled over due to high winds. While no life-threatening injuries…
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passed, Modernizing Aviation Regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released an update detailing key activities and changes within New Zealand's aviation sector. Director of Civil Aviation Keith Manch highlighted the breadth of aviation activity in New Zealand, from the Flying New Zealand National…
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