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Man Dies Following Assault Outside Napier Nightclub
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man assaulted outside a Napier nightclub last week. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Andy Winitana of Hastings. Winitana died in hospital on Tuesday, February 3, after sustaining…
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Police Launch Investigation After Body Found at Omahu Worksite
Police have initiated an investigation following the discovery of a body at a worksite on Taihape Road in Omahu earlier today. Authorities were alerted to the scene around 9:10 am when the body was found on the property. The circumstances…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Person Kareeve Witehira
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Kareeve Witehira, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. The 45-year-old was reported missing on 27 January and is likely in the wider Auckland or Northland areas. Kareeve is described…
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Waikato Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Vehicle and Belongings After Burglary
Waikato Police have arrested two people and recovered a stolen vehicle and personal belongings following a burglary reported on Monday morning in Tamahere. The occupants returned from a walk to find their home broken into and their vehicle and belongings…
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Waitārere Beach Investigation Update: One Stab Wound Confirmed
Police are continuing their investigation into the Waitārere Beach incident. Inspector Craig Sheridan of the Central District Crime Unit stated that the scene examination and post-mortem have been completed. "As a result, Police now believe one person at the address…
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Waikato Roads Reopen After Serious Crashes
State Highway 1 near Tamahere and State Highway 26 / Morrinsville Road in Newstead have reopened following two separate serious crashes this morning. Police confirmed the roads are clear for traffic. The New Zealand Police Media Centre thanked motorists across…
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Police Stand Down Cordon After Firearm Sighting in Marae
Police cordons on Nuffield Avenue, Marae, have been stood down after an alleged sighting of a person with a firearm. Officers conducted a search but located nothing of concern. The public can expect an increased police presence in the area…
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Police Respond to Firearm Sighting in Marewa
Police are currently responding to an incident on Nuffield Avenue in Marewa and are asking the public to avoid the area. The call came in around 2:30 PM, reporting that one person was allegedly seen with a firearm. Cordon lines…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Give Way to Sunshine
January 2026 saw New Zealand experience extreme weather, with record-breaking heat early in the month followed by intense rainfall. Tauranga Airport recorded its wettest day with 274.0mm of rain on January 21st, and also experienced its wettest January overall with…
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One Dead in Puketutu Road Crash
One person has died following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Puketutu Road this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene around 12:15 PM. The road was temporarily closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination and has since…
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Police Seek Witnesses After Serious Assault in Napier
A 46-year-old man is in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital following a serious assault in Napier. Police were called to West Quay in Ahuriri around 1am this morning after the man was found unresponsive on the ground outside…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on ferry grounding, road cone spending, and brain training
RNZ is reporting that the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) will send a team of investigators to Akaroa following the grounding of a ferry. The 17-meter catamaran was on a wildlife cruise with 38 passengers and three crew aboard when…
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Photo Released of Jackie Wheeler
The family of Jackie Wheeler has released a photograph for media purposes. The family has stated they will not be providing any further comment and have requested their privacy be respected during this time of grief.
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Family of Susan Knowles Expresses Gratitude to Rescue Teams
The family of Susan Knowles has issued a statement expressing their deep appreciation for the individuals involved in the search and recovery efforts. Susan Knowles is remembered as a mother, sister, grandmother, and wife, described as "larger than life" and…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Lane on State Highway 7 in Canterbury
One lane on Mouse Point Road/State Highway 7 in Canterbury is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 11 am. Motorists are advised to delay travel if…
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Police Monitor Auckland CBD Protest Activity
Police staff are highly visible in Auckland's CBD, focusing on monitoring protest activity, particularly around Victoria Park. A cordon has been established at the Fanshawe Road on-ramp and off-ramp to prevent unlawful access to the motorway network. Road closures remain…
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One Dead, Two Injured in Port Chalmers Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Wickliffe Road in Port Chalmers last night. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 9:10 pm. In addition to the deceased, one person sustained serious injuries, and another suffered minor…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ highlights potential savings on insurance, TVs, and washing machines
Consumer NZ is reporting on several consumer issues, including potential savings on house and contents insurance. The organization suggests consumers check its refreshed pricing and policy guide to see if they can get a better deal. Consumer NZ also offers…
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CubaDupa Festival Announces Full 2026 Line-up
Wellington's much-anticipated street festival, CubaDupa, has unveiled its full line-up for 2026. The event is set to transform the Cuba Precinct into a vibrant hub of music, performance, food, and colour over the weekend of March 28-29. The festival promises…
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Family Mourns Loss of Sharon Maccanico, Celebrated Dancer
The family of Sharon Maccanico has released a heartfelt statement mourning her death, remembering her as a passionate dancer and a beloved daughter and sister. Born in Italy, Sharon moved to Australia at age 3 and then to New Zealand…
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Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Lisa Maclennan
The family of Lisa Maclennan has released a statement expressing their profound grief following her loss. "We are absolutely devastated following the loss of our beloved Lisa," the statement, on behalf of her husband Travis, reads. Lisa is remembered as…
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Mongrel Mob Member Sentenced to 12.5 Years for Sexual Offenses
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Lou Daniel Harmer today in Napier District Court. Mr. Harmer, a patched Mongrel Mob member, was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months imprisonment for significant sexual offending, after being found guilty on…
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Police Issue Correction to Statement Regarding Måns Loke Bernhardsson
Police have issued an urgent correction to a statement previously released on behalf of Nils and Anders. The corrected statement regarding Måns Loke Bernhardsson now reads: "Måns was artistic, which was one of the many things we loved about him."…
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Family Mourns Loss of Måns Loke Bernhardsson in New Zealand
The family of Måns Loke Bernhardsson has expressed their deep sorrow following his death while on holiday in New Zealand. Måns, described as a "super kind and loveable member of our family," was on a trip with two friends, adventuring…
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Youth Arrested in Connection with Napier Aggravated Robbery
A youth has been arrested and charged following an aggravated robbery at a Z Service Station in Napier. The incident occurred around 1:15 am on Wednesday, January 28, when four males entered the station on Tennyson and Station Street, threatened…
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State Highway 7 Closed After Serious Crash
State Highway 7, also known as Mouse Point Road, in the Tekoa Range, Hurunui, has been closed due to a serious crash this afternoon. The incident occurred around 12pm between Hammer Springs Road and Leslie Hills Road, involving a motorcycle…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports two dead in helicopter crash north of Wellington
RNZ is reporting that two people have died in a helicopter crash that occurred this morning in the Paekākāriki Hill area, north of Wellington. Police were alerted to the incident at 7:30 a.m. following the activation of an automated crash…
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Police Seek Public's Help in Napier Robbery Investigation
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Napier overnight, during which cash tills were stolen from a Z Service Station. The incident took place at approximately 1:15 AM today at the station located on Tennyson and Station Streets. Four…
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Names Released in Fatal Tikitere Crash
Police have released the names of two people who died in a fatal crash in Tikitere on Thursday, January 15. The deceased have been identified as Saul Rerekura, 42, from Gisborne, and Taukirangi Hewitt, 32, from Rotorua. Police extended their…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Burnham After Woman Found Deceased
A homicide investigation is underway in Burnham after a woman was found deceased at a property on Burnham School Road. Emergency services were called to the address around 3:05 AM following a report of disorder. Upon arrival, police discovered the…
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