Category: australasia
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland, south of Milford Sound, effective from 12:00pm Thu 20 Nov to 12:00pm Fri 21 Nov. A slow-moving front is expected to bring 150 to 170 mm of rain, with peak…
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Bondi Sands Sunscreen SPF 50+ Recall Due to Quality Concerns
Bondi Sands has issued a recall for its Zinc Mineral Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ Face Lotion 60ml and Body Lotion 120ml. The recall affects specific batch numbers sold between December 2023 and November 2025 at…
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaTradeMedical ScienceSocial Issues
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain affecting parts of New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 7:54pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, focus on the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti regions. A slow-moving front is expected to move…
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Urgent Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge Southbound Clip-On Lanes
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for the State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound clip-on lanes on Thursday 20 November…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationWeatherAustralasiaState GovernmentsGeneral Weather
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Two Arrested, Firearms Located After Dirtbike Incident in Te Kauwhata
Two people were arrested and firearms were located after a search warrant was executed at a Te Kauwhata address yesterday, following an incident where a dirtbike rider fled from police on Monday. At approximately 7:40 pm on Monday, November 17,…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued several Orange level warnings for heavy rain across parts of New Zealand. People are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts. Coromandel Peninsula is under a heavy rain warning for five hours, from 9:00am to 2:00pm…
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FMA Updates Guidance on Insider Trading
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has released an updated information sheet to promote stronger practices regarding insider trading within the investment industry. This follows engagement with industry participants. The information sheet, titled Insider Trading: where…
BusinessLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyTradeAustralasia Financial Markets AuthorityFMAinsider tradinginvestment industryLouise Ungerinstitutional investorsTe Mana Tātai HokohokoNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain Expected in Fiordland
A front is expected to move north over Fiordland and Southland on Friday, November 21, 2025, potentially bringing warning amounts of rain. According to the MetService, there is "moderate confidence that warning amounts of rain will accumulate in Fiordland south…
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Name Released in Henderson Hit-and-Run Fatality
Police have released the name of the man who died following a hit-and-run incident in Henderson. Dion Raymond Kainamu, 58, died after being critically injured on Tango Place in the early hours of November 16th. Police have expressed their sympathies…
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Logging Truck Crash Blocks Lane on SH6, Nelson-Tasman
A crash involving a logging truck has blocked one lane northbound on State Highway 6 at the Quarantine Road roundabout in Nelson-Tasman. The single-vehicle incident occurred around 6:10 am this morning, according to the police. The truck has tipped on…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for heavy rain affecting various parts of New Zealand. An Orange Warning has been extended to include all of Northland. The warning is in effect from 12:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday,…
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Multiple Injuries Reported in Invercargill Crash
A crash in Glengarry, Invercargill, at the intersection of Yarrow and Isabella Streets, prompted a response from emergency services shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The incident involved three vehicles, including a van, with multiple occupants. The collision led to road…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain across parts of New Zealand. A slow-moving front over Westland and Canterbury is expected to weaken tonight, while humid northeasterlies are affecting the upper North Island, with heavy rain expected tonight…
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Sanson Incident Now Treated as Homicide: Police Investigation Underway
Police have confirmed that the fatal incident in Sanson on Saturday is now being treated as a homicide. The post-mortem examination of the adult male has been completed, and the three children are expected to undergo post-mortem examinations. Manawatū Area…
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Dunedin Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Man in Homicide Enquiry
Police in Dunedin are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into a homicide in North Dunedin. A 36-year-old man was found dead at a Great King Street address…
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Wellington City Council Issues Resource Consent Update
Wellington City Council has released its latest resource consent updates, covering applications both issued and received. The documents span the period from November 3 to November 16, 2025. Details of the issued resource consents are available in a 125KB PDF,…
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersLaw EnforcementAustralasiaSocial Issues Pataua SouthNorthlandSearch and RescueCoastguardMissing PersonFishermanNew Zealand Police
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Māori Ethnic Identification Doubles Since 1991 in Aotearoa New Zealand
Stats NZ reported today that approximately 932,000 people in Aotearoa New Zealand, accounting for 18 percent of the population, identified with Māori ethnicity as of June 30, 2025. This figure has roughly doubled since June 1991, when the Māori ethnic…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational Party
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Māori Ethnic Population in New Zealand Surges, Projected to Reach 20% by 2048
The Māori ethnic population in New Zealand is experiencing substantial growth, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. According to figures released by Stats NZ, approximately 932,000 people, or 18% of the country's population, identified with the Māori ethnic group…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating heavy rain for parts of New Zealand and possible severe gales about Canterbury. A front is expected to stall over Westland and Canterbury today, bringing heavy rain and potentially strong…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for South Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:47am on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, indicates a risk of heavy rain in the South Island. A ridge of high pressure is expected to move from the South Island onto central and…
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Trek Recalls Precaliber Bicycles Due to Brake Failure Risk
Trek Bicycle Corporation has announced a recall of specific Trek Precaliber bicycles due to a potential safety hazard. The recall affects Precaliber 12 (Model Year 2026 in Red and Flamingo Pink) and Precaliber 16 (Model Year 2024 in Dark Aquatic,…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on November 17, 2025, at 09:48:32 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located at 61.190S, 159.660E, with a depth of 10 km. The earthquake was situated…
Science & TechnologyWeatherDisastersAustralasiaGeneral Weather EarthquakeBalleny IslandsUS Geological SurveySeismologyNatural DisasterInvercargillUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a front over the Tasman Sea expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South Island tonight and during Tuesday. Humid northeasterlies are affecting the…
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Marlborough Roads See 'Concerning Incidents' Over Weekend
Marlborough roads experienced a troubling weekend, with six drivers caught over the legal alcohol limit and two individuals facing court appearances. Sergeant Josh Clauson noted the severity of the incidents, stating, “Police saw a number of concerning incidents over the…
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Third Body Recovered from Sanson Fire Scene
Police have recovered the body of the third child victim from the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. The fire, which occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:30 p.m. on State Highway 1, resulted in the deaths…
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Man Dies After Water Incident at Riversdale Beach
A man in his 50s died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale Beach on Thursday afternoon. Police were called around 4 p.m. after the man was seen struggling. He was brought to shore, and CPR was administered.…
WorldDisastersSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementAustralasia Riversdale BeachWairarapaDeathCPREmergency ServicesCoronerNew Zealand Police
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Heavy Rain and Muggy Weather Forecast for New Zealand
MetService is forecasting a wet start to the week for much of New Zealand, accompanied by warm and muggy temperatures. Conditions are expected to improve later in the week, with Thursday offering the best weather. Heavy rain watches and warnings…
WeatherSportAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServiceHeavy RainBay of PlentyNorth IslandSouth IslandMetService New Zealand
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman off Northland Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South resumed this morning, with assistance from the Royal New Zealand Navy. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue crews, and the Royal New Zealand Navy headed…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Warnings in Force for North Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 12:09pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, indicates a broad trough over the North Island moving slowly east on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for Heavy Rain are in…