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State Highway 1 Closed Near Selwyn After Single-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1, also known as Main South Road, is currently closed near Selwyn Lake Road due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:30 PM. The incident involved a signal box at the train tracks, resulting in the barrier…
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Pine Valley Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat has reopened following a serious crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and police have expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the closure. The road closure caused disruptions…
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Serious Crash Closes Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat, Auckland. The incident was reported at 12:50pm today. Pine Valley Road has been closed to allow emergency services to work at the scene.…
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State Highway 1 Blocked Near Karapiro After Single Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1, Tirau Road, southeast of Karapiro, is blocked following a single vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the crash at around 1:10pm. There are no reported injuries. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to delay travel…
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Serious Crash Closes Curletts Road in Canterbury
Curletts Road, State Highway 75, in Canterbury is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. The incident, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to emergency services around 11 am today. Police are on the scene, and the serious crash…
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SH1 Northbound Closed in Auckland Due to Serious Incident
State Highway 1 northbound has been closed at Greville Road in Auckland as police respond to a serious incident. Officers were called to the area around 10:50 am. Police are asking the public for their patience and advise drivers to…
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Fiordland Rescue Underscores Boating Preparedness
A recent rescue in a remote Fiordland location has emphasized the importance of preparedness for boaters. Two men on a fishing and diving trip south of Milford Sound were stranded Saturday night when their recreational boat experienced mechanical failure. They…
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Fatal Crash in Wanaka Claims One Life
One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka, reported around 10:45am today. Emergency services attended the scene, where one person was confirmed deceased. A section of Roche Street has been closed to allow for a scene examination.…
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One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 24
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24, Tauranga Road, Te Poi this morning. The collision was reported around 9:45 am. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The…
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Roche Street, Wanaka Closed After Serious Crash
Roche Street in Wanaka has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at approximately 10:45am. Initial indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising motorists to avoid the…
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One Dead in Rolleston Single-Vehicle Crash
Police can confirm that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston this morning. The incident occurred on Jones Road and was reported to police just after 7:45 am. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead…
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Auckland Intersection Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Auckland motorists are being rerouted due to a road closure at the intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road. The closure is in effect while emergency services attend to an incident on Wairau Road. Drivers are advised to use…
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One Dead in Papatoetoe Car Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a car crash in Papatoetoe last night. The incident occurred on Puhinui Road and was reported to authorities around 10:15pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital with…
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Man Charged After Hamilton Hit and Run
Police have arrested and charged a man following a hit and run incident in Hamilton yesterday afternoon. At approximately 3:15pm, police were alerted to a vehicle striking a person on Raymond Street and then fleeing the scene. The victim was…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 8 Near Tekapo
Emergency services are responding to a serious four-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, west of Tekapo, which occurred around 7pm this evening. The collision, located between Tekapo Powerhouse Road and Braemar Road, has left three people with serious injuries and…
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Police Seek Witnesses After Assault at Champagne Gully Campsite
Cromwell Police are seeking public assistance following an assault that took place at the Champagne Gully camping area around 10pm on Friday, January 2. A 33-year-old man has been charged with assaulting three people and is scheduled to appear in…
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Police Seek Stolen Ute and Dogs After Alexandra Burglary
Central Otago Police are seeking the public's help to locate a stolen vehicle and dogs following a burglary in Alexandra. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3. Initially, a stolen vehicle was discovered abandoned near Ōmakau. Subsequently, a second vehicle,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has closed State Highway 3/Ōhaupō Road at its intersection with Ryburn Road in Ōhaupō, Waikato. The two-vehicle collision was reported around 9:15 AM today. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on weather, water incidents, and abortion numbers
RNZ is reporting that heavy rain has caused evacuations and closed State Highway 35 on the North Island's East Coast. Motorists in Gisborne are being urged to avoid non-essential travel due to surface flooding. RNZ also reported that two men…
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Two Dead in Ripirō Beach Water Incident
Two people have died following a water-related incident on Ripirō Beach, between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully. Police were called to the scene around 6:50 pm yesterday after reports of two men struggling in the water. Police and other emergency…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Man in Connection with Queenstown Assault
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man they believe may be able to help with inquiries into an assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, January 1, on Ballarat…
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Police Appeal for Public Assistance Following Unexplained Death in Devonport
Police investigating an unexplained death in Devonport are seeking help from the public. Emergency services were called to a Kerr Street address around 11pm on January 1st, where a person was found deceased. A scene examination at the property is…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on fast fashion, consumer rights
Consumer NZ is reporting on the growing issue of fast fashion and its impact on the market. It said the organization is also detailing consumer rights regarding cancelled or disrupted holiday accommodation, including issues with refunds and misleading advertising. Consumer…
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Serious Crash Closes Cove Road in Waipu
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Cove Road in Waipu, which has led to the closure of the road this evening. The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported around 7:50 PM. One individual has sustained serious injuries. Cove…
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Teenager Rescued from Rip Current at Paritutu Beach
A teenager was safely brought back to shore after being caught in a dangerous rip current at Paritutu Beach on Thursday evening. Police received a report around 7pm that the teenager was struggling to return to land. A water rescue…
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Serious Crash on State Highway 3 South of Turakina
Emergency services are attending a serious crash involving two vehicles on State Highway 3, south of Turakina. Police were alerted to the incident at 6:05 am. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained critical injuries, while two others have…
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Tairāwhiti Police Report Busy New Year Period
Tairāwhiti Police have reflected on a particularly busy New Year period, marked by the annual Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, planned anti-social road user events, and New Year celebrations across the region, all amidst heavy rain. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti…
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Search and Rescue Operation Concludes in Dunedin
A search and rescue operation in Whare Flat, Dunedin, has concluded after a report of a person calling for help. Around 9:30 am today, Police received a call from a member of the public on the Mackie Dackie track who…
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Police Seek Information on Fatal Kaipara Coast Highway Incident
Police investigating a fatal incident on Kaipara Coast Highway in Makarau, Auckland, are appealing to the public for information. Officers were called to the scene around 5:20 AM today following a report of a deceased person on the road. While…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash in Tirohia, Hauraki
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Road, Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. Police were notified of the incident around 12:40 am. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the sole…