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Auckland's SH16 The Strand to undergo night intersection works
Auckland's SH16 The Strand is set for intersection improvements, including asphalting and line marking, over two night shifts on Monday, November 24, and Thursday, November 27. The works will focus on the Sudbury Terrace, Cotesmore Way, and Ngaoho Place/SH16 intersections.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 1 Near Orewa
A truck crash on the Northern Motorway near the Millwater off-ramp, Orewa, has led to significant delays for motorists. The incident was reported to police just after 11.30am. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reports of…
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New Zealand Meat Exports Hit Record $10 Billion
New Zealand's meat exports have reached a record $10 billion in the year ended October 2025, according to data released today by Stats NZ. "This is the first time that year-ended meat exports have reached $10 billion," said international accounts…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected in South Island
A cold front is expected to move over the southeast of the South Island on Sunday, November 23, 2025, bringing showers. The central and northern regions of New Zealand will be covered by a weak ridge, but afternoon showers are…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland and Westland
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:18 am on Friday, November 21, 2025, concerning heavy rain for northern Fiordland and southern Westland. A front is moving northwards over these regions today, bringing a period of heavy rain. A watch…
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Man Charged Following Dunedin Arson Investigation
A 48-year-old Dunedin man has been charged in connection to a series of arsons in the city. He was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 'wilfully setting fire to property knowing that danger to life was likely to ensue'. The…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland and Southern Westland
MetService issued a severe weather warning at 7:51pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for Fiordland and southern Westland, citing a slow-moving front bringing heavy rain. The warning is in effect for Fiordland south of Milford Sound for 17 hours, from…
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Cartel Drug Trade, Epstein Files, and Cyclone Fina
ABC News is reporting that the discovery of narco submarines, similar to those used by Mexican and South American drug cartels, has increased concerns about international syndicates targeting Australian and New Zealand drug markets. It said that in other news,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work scheduled for late November. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place on State Highway 16 (SH16) and connecting routes, which will cause some disruption. Specifically, Beach Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland State Highway 2 to undergo maintenance
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 2 (SH2) at two locations. The first is between Steen Road and the SH25 roundabout from Sunday, November 23, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The second…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance Planned for Late November
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) in late November. Work is scheduled for the Auckland Harbour Bridge from Sunday, November 23, to Thursday, November 27, between 9pm and 5am. Additionally,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1). The work is scheduled to take place between November 23 and 27, with various closures and detours in…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad ClosuresDetoursNZTA Auckland
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Auckland SH1 Maintenance Planned for November 27
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Pioneer Road and Island Block Road on Thursday, November 27, between 9pm and 5am. The work is weather dependent,…
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Auckland SH1 Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Silverdale interchange and Oteha Valley Road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place from Monday, November 24, to Friday, November…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between McPike Road and Restall Road from Sunday, November 23, to Friday, November 28, between 9pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Disruptions
Auckland residents should anticipate disruptions due to essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of closures and detours to facilitate these improvements. The maintenance, which includes the installation of new…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 20NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiRoad closuresTrafficMaintenanceTransportNZTA Auckland
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Waikanae Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Dies
A homicide inquiry is underway in Waikanae after a man died yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Kakariki Grove around 3.15pm, where they found a critically injured man who died at the scene. Three men, aged 20, 25, and 26,…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on November 20, 2025, at 01:06:49 UTC. The quake was located at 31.595S, 178.764W, with a depth of 114 km. Its epicenter was approximately 718.5 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New…
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Man Appears in Court Following Feilding Crime Spree
A 41-year-old man has been charged with nine offences following a series of thefts and burglaries in Feilding. The crimes began on September 18, with a vehicle break-in on Willowbank Crescent where personal items were stolen. Subsequent incidents involved multiple…
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Police Investigate Electoral Fraud Allegations in Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election
Police are investigating allegations of electoral fraud in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers of the Counties Manukau CIB confirmed that two separate investigations are underway following several complaints. To date, police have received 16 complaints, which…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasiaNational Party
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Fatal Crash in Mount Eden Claims One Life
One person has died following a crash in Mount Eden this morning. The crash, on Dominion Road, was reported around 10.18am. Sadly, one person died at the scene. According to NZ Police's Holly McKay, Dominion Road has since reopened. An…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementAustralasia
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New Zealand Weather Update: Clear Skies Follow Wet Start
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a shift from a wet week to clearer skies. Christchurch is already enjoying sunshine, with the North Island expected to see clouds dissipate this afternoon. MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said, “The trend of morning cloud…
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Kaitaia Homicide: Victim Named as Alister Montgomery Knight
Police have identified Alister Montgomery Knight, 80, of Kaitaia, as the victim of the homicide on Sunday, November 16. Acting Detective Inspector Tania Jellyman stated that police are supporting Mr. Knight’s whānau. A 57-year-old woman charged with his murder has…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Saturday, November 22nd, through Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. According to the report issued at 11:37am on Thursday, November 20th, a weak front…
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Homicide Enquiry Launched in Waikanae After Man Dies
Police have initiated a homicide enquiry following the death of a man in Waikanae yesterday. Officers responded to reports of an altercation on Kakariki Grove around 3:15 pm, where they found a critically injured male who died at the scene…
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Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Sheffield, Canterbury
A 32-year-old Swiss national has been arrested following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Sheffield, Canterbury. The crash occurred on State Highway 73 at the intersection with Deans Road around 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday. The man has been charged with careless…
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Aotearoa New Zealand's Indigenous Land Cover Declines as Urban Areas Expand
New data from Stats NZ reveals a continued decline in indigenous land cover in Aotearoa New Zealand between 1996 and 2023, alongside the expansion of urban areas. The figures come from the latest version of the New Zealand Land Cover…
EnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaClimate ChangeState Governments
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Bus Crash Closes Apirana Avenue in Glen Innes
A crash involving two buses and a vehicle occurred on Apirana Avenue in Glen Innes this morning. Police were notified of the incident just after 9am. One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition. Apirana Avenue is currently…
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Police Acknowledge IPCA Findings on Conflict of Interest
New Zealand Police have accepted the IPCA's findings regarding an officer who misused the police database due to a conflict of interest. The incident occurred on July 24, 2024, when Officer A, off duty, recorded another vehicle’s registration after a…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceIPCAconflict of interestdatabase misuseWaikato DistrictWill Loughrin
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Offers Black Friday Shopping Tips
Consumer NZ is advising shoppers to be wary of Black Friday deals. It said that retailers often tout big savings, but research shows not every deal is a real bargain. Consumer NZ offers a subscription that gives access to product…
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