Category: media
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Technology Deployed to Enhance Safety During Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation
Specialist technology is being utilized to ensure the safety of teams involved in the recovery operation at Mount Maunganui. The search area was temporarily evacuated yesterday after a contractor driver identified potential instability on the slip face. Following advice from…
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Kelburn Roads Reopen After Police Incident
Roads in Kelburn, Wellington, have now reopened after an earlier police incident. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued a brief update stating that the area is clear and thanking motorists for their patience. No further details regarding the nature…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on uneven victim funding, Mt Maunganui landslide, and athletics record
RNZ is reporting that victims may face uneven access to funding based on their appearance, history, and criminal records, according to a police representative. The outlet also provided updates on the Mt Maunganui landslide, stating that East Coast families have…
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One Arrested in Connection with Cambridge Burglaries
Police have arrested and charged one person in relation to a series of car burglaries that occurred overnight in Cambridge. This morning, police received multiple reports of vehicles being broken into and items stolen. Officers, including the Dog Unit, responded…
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Authorities to Hold Media Stand-Up on Western Bay of Plenty Weather Incidents
Authorities are set to hold a media stand-up in Mount Maunganui to address weather-related incidents affecting the Western Bay of Plenty. The briefing will take place outside the surf club, located at the corner of Marine Parade and Adams Avenue,…
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One Dead, One Critical After Serious Incident in Clutha
One person has died and another is in critical condition following a serious incident at a Crichton, Clutha, address this evening. Police were called to the Adams Flat Road location around 6:10pm. A scene guard has been established at the…
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Cyclist Dies Following Palmerston North Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash on Tennent Drive in Palmerston North on January 2. The cyclist involved was critically injured and passed away in hospital on Wednesday, January 21. The death will be referred…
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Canterbury Police Increase Patrols for Car Show Weekend
Canterbury Police will maintain a highly visible presence across the North Canterbury area this weekend as car enthusiasts gather for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show in Rangiora. Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander Canterbury Rural, stated that police expect a…
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One Dead in Early Morning Crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke
Police can now confirm that one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Dannevirke this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Aerodrome Road and was reported to Police at 5:15 am. The person, believed to…
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Media Monitor: Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports on political shifts, terror plot, and natural disasters
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting on significant political and social developments. The outlet said the Liberal and National parties are moving in separate directions following the coalition's dissolution, leaving Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with a reshuffled cabinet and a…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Nelson Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in Nelson on Friday, January 9th. The incident took place around 11 pm on Collingwood Street, resulting in the victim sustaining serious injuries. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with…
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Media Monitor: People missing after landslide at Mount Maunganui campground
RNZ is reporting that several people are missing after a landslide hit a campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed a young girl was among the missing, and RNZ understands other children may…
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Feilding Police Arrest 18 in Operation Thor Targeting Burglary and Drugs
Feilding Police have arrested 18 people as part of Operation Thor, a targeted operation focused on burglary, theft, vehicle crime, firearms offending, and drug activity in the Feilding area. Over the past two months, police conducted a series of search…
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Police to Maintain Visible Presence in Masterton for Gang Funeral
Police will maintain a highly visible presence in Masterton on Friday in response to a gang-related funeral scheduled to occur in the area. Inspector Simon De Wit, Acting Wairarapa Area Commander, stated that police anticipate an influx of gang members…
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Police to Hold Media Stand-Up on Western Bay of Plenty Weather Incidents
A media stand-up concerning weather-related incidents in the Western Bay of Plenty is scheduled to take place in Mt Maunganui. The event will be held at 1pm outside the surf club, located at the corner of Marine Parade and Adams…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Lake Hāwea Car Break-ins Investigation
Police are seeking the public's assistance in an investigation into numerous car break-ins in Lake Hāwea. Authorities are looking to identify a man captured on CCTV footage who may be able to assist with inquiries into the incidents. The break-ins…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man Liam
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 23-year-old Liam, who has been reported missing from Bulls. Liam was last seen in Bulls, on Watson Street and Walton Street between 11am and 2pm on Monday, January 19. Police and…
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State Highway 25A Blocked After Serious Truck Crash
State Highway 25A is currently blocked just north of the intersection with State Highway 26 in Kopu due to a crash. The single-vehicle incident, involving a truck, was reported at 2:15pm. The driver sustained serious injuries. Authorities expect the road…
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Woman, 75, killed in Winton crash
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Winton on Thursday, January 15. She was 75-year-old Patrizia Botti, from Balano, Italy. Police extended their thoughts to her family and friends during this difficult…
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State Highway 1 Reopens After Crash
State Highway 1, between Ōhau and Manakau, is now clear. Both lanes were blocked following a single vehicle crash. Motorists are thanked for their patience.
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Police Seize Vehicle of Interest in Onehunga Firearms Incident
Auckland City Police have seized a vehicle of interest as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in Onehunga on Friday morning. The vehicle, described as a dark-coloured Toyota van, was seen pulling up to an…
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Serious Assault Prompts Road Closure in Ōpunake
Ihaia Road in Ōpunake has been closed due to an incident that occurred overnight. Police were alerted around 10:15pm to a report of a serious assault. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. Cordons have…
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One Dead in Hahei Water Incident
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon. Police were alerted around 3:15 PM to a man in need of assistance in the water near Tutaritari Road. The man was located and brought ashore in a…
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Gisborne Drivers Warned of Highway Delays
Police are warning motorists to plan ahead and expect delays due to the closure of State Highway 2 through Waioeka Gorge. There is a significant increase in traffic on State Highway 2 south of Gisborne and large numbers of vehicles…
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Three Arrested, One Sought in Churton Park Assaults
Police investigating serious assaults in Churton Park have apprehended two additional offenders, bringing the total in custody to three. A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on January 22, and a 17-year-old man will appear in…
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One Dead in Whakatāne Road Crash
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road in Whakatāne yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:40pm. Another person involved in the crash remains in a serious condition in hospital. The Serious…
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Onehunga Shooting: Man Critical, Police Seek Public Assistance
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in Onehunga yesterday. Police discovered the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, responding to reports of a shooting. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce stated…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ highlights common marketing myths and product advice
Consumer NZ is reporting that consumers should be skeptical of certain marketing claims, particularly those related to food and batteries. The organization advises ignoring claims such as "baked not fried," "98% cholesterol-free," and "natural" on food products, as they may…
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Harper Avenue Reopens After Four-Vehicle Crash
All lanes on Harper Avenue in Christchurch are now open after a four-vehicle crash occurred this afternoon. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the incident. The road is clear and traffic flow has resumed.
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Marewa Following Man's Death
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Marewa this morning. Emergency services were called to Savage Cres just before 11:10am after receiving reports of an assault. Upon arrival, the man was located with critical…