Category: australasia
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Recall Issued for Magnetic Game Sold on Trade Me Due to Ingestion Hazard
A recall has been issued for a magnetic game sold by Dealbox on Trade Me between 21 November 2024 and 9 May 2025. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has flagged the product as unsafe due to the presence…
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Man Arrested for Thefts from Tourist Vehicles in Canterbury
A 38-year-old man is facing charges after a police investigation into the damage and theft from tourists’ vehicles in the Canterbury District. The investigation began after a campervan break-in was reported to police on October 22 in Castle Hill, leading…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 3 in New Plymouth
A serious two-vehicle crash on Devon Road (SH3), Sentry Hill, New Plymouth, has prompted a response from emergency services. Police were called to the scene around 5.05pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The road is currently closed, and diversions are…
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Urgent Barrier Repair on Auckland's SH20 Walmsley Road
Auckland motorists are advised of urgent barrier maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) Walmsley Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi announced that the work will be carried out tonight, Thursday, November 13, between 10pm and 5am. The southbound on-ramp will…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and surrounding areas in November 2025. The work will occur at the following locations: * Koheroa Road (local road)…
TransportationPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-18
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Gillies Ave and Khyber Pass Road from Sunday, November 16, to Tuesday, November 18, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that these works…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-21
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road from Sunday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 19, between 9pm and 5am. Additional work is scheduled between Coatesville Riverhead Highway and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) between November 16 and 19. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that road surface and stormwater maintenance will take place at several locations, potentially causing disruptions.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and SH20. The work is scheduled to take place at Mt Wellington Highway and between Manukau interchange and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-20
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work set to begin on Sunday, November 16, 2025. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that State Highway 16, Beach Road, and The Strand will undergo maintenance from November 16 to November…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in November, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will take place at two locations. On Monday, November 17, maintenance will occur at Wainui Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad closuresOteha Valley RoadNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 17-19
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 and the Auckland Harbour Bridge between November 17 and 19. The work, which is weather-dependent, may cause changes to advertised…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 16-20
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) and the SH1 link in Manukau. The work is scheduled between 10pm and 5am on several nights from Sunday,…
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Auckland State Highway 22 Maintenance Planned
Auckland residents should expect overnight maintenance work on State Highway 22 between Crown Road and Heights Road in Paerata. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, and Wednesday, November 19, between 9pm…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Bystander Rescued After Getting Into Trouble Watching Whiritoa Blowhole Rescue
A bystander watching a rescue operation at the Whiritoa blowhole found themself in need of rescue after being washed into the sea. The incident occurred this morning after two people got trapped by the incoming tide. Waikato Police are urging…
WorldDisastersSocial IssuesAustralasia WhiritoaWaikatoSearch and RescueSurf Life SavingAuckland Westpac RescueBlowholeCoastal SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Blocks Culverden Road/SH7 in Canterbury
Culverden Road/State Highway 7 in Culverden, Hurunui, is currently blocked due to a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash, which occurred between Long Plantation Road and School Road, around 12pm. Initial reports…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersAustralasia
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Rainy End to the Week, Sunshine Expected on Sunday
New Zealand is set for a rainy end to the workweek, with a low-pressure centre bringing rain and showers to most regions. A Strong Wind Watch is in effect for Wellington and Wairarapa until 2pm today, with northwest winds potentially…
WeatherAustralasiaDisastersScience & Technology MetServiceWellingtonWairarapaQueenstown MarathonOscar ShivitiMetService New Zealand
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Australian Visitor Arrivals to New Zealand Surge in 2025
Visitor arrivals from Australia reached 1.48 million in the September 2025 year, up from 1.33 million the year before, according to data released by Stats NZ today. This represents an increase of 153,500, or 12 percent, compared with the September…
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New Zealand's Net Migration Drops to Lowest Since 2013
New Zealand's net migration gain has fallen to 12,400 in the year to September 2025, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ. This is down from 42,400 in the previous year. The 2025 figure represents the lowest net migration…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaEconomyEmployment and Labor
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New Zealand Electronic Card Transactions Rise in October 2025
Spending in New Zealand's retail industries saw a slight increase in October 2025, according to the latest electronic card transactions (ECT) series. The data, which covers debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants, indicates changes in consumer…
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Former NZ Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Breaching Stop Order
David McEwen, a former financial advisor previously based in Auckland, has pleaded guilty to charges relating to breaching a stop order issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). His sentencing is scheduled for January 14. The FMA had previously issued…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalAustralasiaFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementEconomy
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:56am on Thursday, November 13, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe weather over the next few days. On Saturday, November 15, a front weakens as it moves east across the North…
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CubaDupa 2026 Initial Line-up Announced
Wellington’s popular two-day street festival, CubaDupa, will return to the capital’s creative heart on March 28–29 next year with an exciting programme. The initial line-up for the 2026 festival has been announced, promising a vibrant celebration.
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Fatal Crash Claims Life Near Mangapai
A crash near Mangapai on Wednesday night has resulted in one fatality. The single vehicle crash was reported on Waiotira Road at 10.50pm. The passenger died at the scene despite medical assistance. The Serious Crash Unit investigated overnight. The driver…
WorldDisastersLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesAustralasia
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Fatal Crash Closes Waiteitei Road Near Wellsford
A police investigation is underway following a fatal crash near Wellsford early this morning. At approximately 1.40am, a single vehicle was reported to have crashed on Waiteitei Road. The vehicle collided with a tree, resulting in the death of the…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementDisastersAustralasiaSocial Issues
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Educational Colours Sand Recall Due to Asbestos Risk
Educational Colours Pty Ltd has issued a voluntary recall of its Rainbow Sand and Creatistics Coloured Sand due to the detection of tremolite, a type of naturally occurring asbestos, in some samples. The recall was initiated after laboratory testing revealed…
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Two Arrested in Christchurch Shoplifting Spree
Two people have been arrested and charged following an investigation into multiple shoplifting incidents across Christchurch. The arrests, made possible by two simultaneous search warrants executed in Hei Hei and Hornby around 8:15 a.m. today, are linked to thefts totaling…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island, with a low and associated fronts bringing heavy rain and gales. The warning, updated at 5:00pm on Wednesday, includes a Heavy Rain Watch for southern Waikato, Waitomo, and Taupo.…
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Youth Remanded Following Remarkables Park Burglary
A youth has been remanded in custody following a commercial burglary in Remarkables Park earlier this week. At approximately 2.15am, police were called to the intersection of Tex Smith Lane and Hawthorne Drive, where a vehicle had been used to…
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Man Arrested and Charged After Palmerston North Fire
An 18-year-old man from Palmerston North has been arrested and charged in connection with a building fire on Fergusson Street, which formerly housed the Fitzherbert Bar. Police were alerted to the incident on Thursday, November 30, at approximately 5.20pm. Detective…