Category: australasia
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Search Continues for Missing Swimmer at Lake Wainamu
The search for a missing swimmer at Lake Wainamu, Bethells Beach, is ongoing. Police were alerted at 6.10pm on Monday after the swimmer failed to resurface. According to Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop, the 23-year-old man…
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Wellington's Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana Festivals Boost Economy by $10 Million
Wellington’s Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana festivals have delivered a $10 million boost to the capital’s economy. This year, 250 hospitality businesses across the region participated in the events. The annual Beervana weekend saw more than $3 million…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyState Governments
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Kmart Recalls Licensed Sensory Activity Sets Due to Asbestos Risk
Kmart has issued a recall of licensed sensory activity sets, including Frozen, Bluey, and Paw Patrol, due to the potential presence of asbestos in the sand. The recall was initiated after laboratory testing revealed asbestos in some samples. While respirable…
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Cell Phone Distraction Leads to Crash in Hampden, New Zealand
A driver's cell phone distraction allegedly caused a serious crash in Hampden on Sunday afternoon. According to District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Sarah Thorn, the driver admitted to changing music on their cell phone, leading to the collision. "They drifted…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia
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Warm Start to the Week for Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a warm start to the week, with settled conditions dominating much of the country. After last week’s thunderstorms, the weather has taken a calmer and warmer turn. The North Island is enjoying dry westerlies, clear…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Northwesterlies and Southwesterlies Expected
A slow-moving front is expected to move northwards over the South Island and weaken, while a weak ridge of high pressure persists over the North Island, according to MetService. A subtropical low-pressure system is expected to remain slow-moving well to…
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Man Charged After Papakura Shooting
A 20-year-old man has been charged following a firearms incident in Papakura early Saturday morning. Enquiries began after a man sustained a gunshot wound at Maadi Place around 2.30am on December 6. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, from Counties Manukau…
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South Island Weather Warnings Lifted as Heavy Rain, Gales Ease
MetService has announced the lifting of severe weather warnings previously in place for parts of the South Island. Issued at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, the warnings for heavy rain and northwest gales have been rescinded as conditions…
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Teens Arrested After Mt Wellington Aggravated Robbery
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery outside a Mt Wellington petrol station. Police were called to the Mt Wellington Highway location after 11.30pm. Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander, stated that…
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Wellington Gears Up for Festive Weekend and Economic Boost
Wellington is set to be a hub of activity next weekend, with a major film premiere, an international cricket match, the arrival of a cruise ship, and a visit from Santa Claus. The events are expected to provide a significant…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front moving northwards is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales. The front is forecast to weaken over…
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Arrest Made in Mt Wellington Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday afternoon. The man has been charged with murder and other offences, and is scheduled to appear in the Auckland District…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Rainfall Expected in Southern New Zealand
A front approaching the south of the South Island on Tuesday is expected to bring a strengthening northwest flow over the southern South Island. There is low confidence that northwesterlies could reach severe gale about exposed parts of southern Fiordland,…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Rainfall Expected in South Island
A front approaching the south of the South Island on Tuesday is expected to bring a strengthening northwest flow over the southern part of the island. According to the MetService, there is a low confidence that northwesterlies could reach severe…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales, weakening as it moves over central New Zealand on…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales, weakening as it moves over central New Zealand on…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected in South Island
A weakening front is set to move northwards over New Zealand's South Island on Monday, December 8, 2025, bringing with it a risk of severe weather. According to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Saturday, December 6, a Strong…
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Police Investigate Suspicious Approach at Woodend Beach
Waimakariri Police are appealing to the public for information following a suspicious approach at Woodend Beach yesterday around 11am. Police are seeking to speak with a man described as being in his 50s or 60s, who owns a small dog,…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected in New Zealand's South Island
A weakening weather system is expected to move northwards over New Zealand's South Island on Monday, December 8, 2025, while a ridge of high pressure covers the North Island. A Heavy Rain Watch remains in effect for the Westland ranges…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, forecasting heavy rain and northwest gales. An active front is expected to move onto the South Island on Sunday, bringing adverse conditions before weakening over central New…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Watercare delays plant opening
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Watercare has delayed the opening of the Onehunga treatment plant by two years. The facility was shut three years ago, after the detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems, RNZ said. In…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Fiordland, anticipating heavy rain on Sunday due to an active front. The public is advised to stay informed with the latest forecasts. The Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in effect for Fiordland…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Announced for December 5-12, 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between December 5 and December 12, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements and maintenance. Closures may be delayed by bad weather and completed at the next available date…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge to Undergo Essential Maintenance Over Summer
Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo essential maintenance over the summer holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced. The work includes annual resurfacing on the southbound clip-on lanes between Friday, December 26, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026. During…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Nears Completion
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project - stage two improvements are nearing completion, with all major works expected to be finished by the Christmas Holidays, weather permitting. Next week, the project team will complete line marking on the shared-use path.…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationWeatherAustralasiaState GovernmentsGeneral Weather
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Traffic Stop in Puhoi Uncovers Suitcase of Imitation Firearms
A routine traffic stop in Puhoi turned into a significant discovery for police officers last night. After stopping a fleeing vehicle, they found a suitcase filled with imitation firearms. At approximately 10.10pm, officers attempted to pull over a vehicle speeding…
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New Zealand Local Authority Statistics for September 2025 Quarter Released
Stats NZ released local authority statistics for the September 2025 quarter on December 5, 2025. The statistics provide information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand's territorial and regional councils. Stats NZ is also considering changes to…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's South Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:37 am on Friday, December 5, 2025, indicates that a front, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow, will move northeast over the lower South Island on Sunday, December 7, 2025. There is…
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New Zealand Updates Aviation Rules to Boost Innovation
New Zealand will update its drone and advanced aviation rules on December 22, 2025, introducing a new Part 107 to support research and development flight testing, and providing greater clarity for drone operators. These changes follow the Government’s announcement of…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyTransportationAustralasiaFederal GovernmentTransportationTechnologyInnovation
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with strong gales expected today and heavy rain forecast for Fiordland on Sunday. MetService advises residents to stay updated with the latest forecasts. An orange-level heavy rain warning is…