Category: world
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 12
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 in Taheke this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 9:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. State Highway 12 was…
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New Zealand Police Disrupt Major Dark Web Drug Operation
National Organised Crime Group has disrupted one of New Zealand's most significant dark web drug operations through "Operation Laver." The investigation targeted a prolific seller on the largest New Zealand dark web server, who police allege conducted approximately 2,800 drug…
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State Highway 3 Closed South of Te Awamutu Due to Serious Crash
State Highway 3 in Kihikihi is currently closed near McGhie Road due to a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported shortly after 2:30pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Diversions have been established at the intersections with Golf Road and…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 12 in Taheke
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on State Highway 12, Taheke this morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 9.15am. Early indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. SH12 is closed between Horeke Road and…
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One Dead, Four Injured in Belfast Two-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Belfast, Christchurch, that occurred last Thursday. Police responded to the incident on Main North Road shortly after 1:30 PM on March 26. Five individuals were transported to the hospital with injuries…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Karapiro
State Highway 1 / Tīrau Road near the service station is blocked in both directions following a three-car crash. Emergency services were called to the incident about 5.40pm. Two people have sustained serious injuries and are being provided medical assistance…
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Dinghy Owner Located Safe After Manukau Harbour Discovery
The Auckland Police Maritime Unit has located the owner of a dinghy found capsized in Manukau Harbour this morning. Police had issued an appeal for information after the unoccupied dinghy was discovered floating in the harbour. The owner has since…
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Police Seek Owner of Unoccupied Dinghy Found in Manukau Harbour
Auckland Police are seeking the owner of a dinghy discovered unoccupied in Manukau Harbour on the morning of [Date]. The Auckland Police Maritime Unit was alerted around 7:30 AM to a capsized dinghy floating off Granny Bay in the Hillsborough…
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Overnight Closures for Maintenance
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures on several key motorways as the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi carries out essential maintenance and improvements. The closures are scheduled to take place between Friday, March 28, and Thursday, April 2, with…
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Crawford Road in Minden Closed Due to Large Slip
Crawford Road in Minden, located in the Western Bay of Plenty, has been closed due to a large slip. The incident was reported around 8am this morning, affecting the section of road between Vernon Road and Junction Road. No injuries…
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ULTRA New Zealand Festival to Debut in Wellington
Wellington is preparing to host the globally recognized ULTRA New Zealand music festival for the first time. The event is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the capital. This marks a major milestone for the city, as it…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand as a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts are set to bring significant heavy rain and strong northeast winds over the next few days. This event is described as impactful and…
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Waterloo Road Closed After Serious Crash in Lower Hutt
Waterloo Road in Lower Hutt is currently closed due to a crash that occurred this evening. Police responded to the incident between Cornwall Street and John Reynolds Square at approximately 6:15 PM. As a result of the crash, one person…
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New Dog Teams Graduate to Enhance Security in New Zealand and Pacific
Ten new handler and dog teams have graduated from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham, strengthening law enforcement and security capabilities for both New Zealand and Pacific nations. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of training for…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was detected in the Balleny Islands region on March 26, 2026, at 01:06:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 61.143S, 154.654E. This location is approximately 1843.4 kilometers…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is set to experience a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country over the next few days. MetService has issued severe weather warnings, forecasting heavy rain and strong…
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Man Dies in Police Custody in Auckland
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in Police custody in Auckland this morning. Police responded to reports of disorder in Mt Roskill around 9:40 am and arrested a man without incident on Morrie Laing…
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Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt Closed Due to Fire
Blenheim Street in Upper Hutt is currently closed due to a nearby fire. Police responded to the incident at the corner of Blenheim Street and Goodshed Road at approximately 1:35pm. No injuries have been reported as a result of the…
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Single-vehicle crash on Makara Road, Wellington
Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Makara Road in Wellington this morning. Officers were called to the location at approximately 8:05 am after receiving reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Enquiries…
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Police Seek Information on Queenstown Disorder
Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify two men involved in a disorder incident at a store on Eleventh Avenue, Queenstown, on January 24, 2026. Officers believe the men pictured have information that could aid their inquiries. While no…
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Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 30-year-old man is facing serious charges after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle, driving dangerously, and crashing in the northern Waikato region. The incident began around 11:40 PM on Tuesday when a vehicle, reported stolen at gunpoint earlier…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Palmerston North Multi-Vehicle Crash
One person has died and three others have sustained injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Palmerston North early this morning. Emergency services responded to the collision on Tremaine Avenue, near Malden Street, around 2:30 AM. The incident involved two cars,…
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State Highway 1 Closed in Towai Due to Vehicle Fire
State Highway 1 in Towai has been closed in both directions following a vehicle fire. Emergency services are responding to the incident, which was reported to Police at approximately 11:55 AM. Motorists are advised that all lanes travelling north and…
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Body recovered from Lake Manapouri, man named
Police can now formally name Regan Soper, 42, of Gore, as the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri. The recovery followed a six-day search. Police extend their condolences to his family. His death will be referred to the…
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Pak'nSave Moorhouse Recalls Bread Due to Metal Contamination
Pak'nSave Moorhouse is recalling its made-in-store bread products due to the potential presence of foreign matter, specifically metal. New Zealand Food Safety advises consumers that affected products should not be consumed. The recall impacts bread products made on-site at the…
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Two Dead in Early Morning Levin Crash
Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Levin early this morning. Emergency services were called to Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57, at approximately 2:30 AM. Tragically, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. The…
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Police Release Name of Man Who Died in Waipaoa Crash, Appeal for Information
Police have confirmed the identity of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on March 20. He was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from Whatatutu. His family and friends are being supported by police during this difficult time. Investigators…
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Centuries-Old Human Remains Discovered in Wellington Garden
Human remains discovered in a garden on Wellington's south coast last year have been confirmed to be centuries old. A homeowner in Ōwhiro Bay found the remains on June 22, 2025. Radiocarbon dating has determined the remains to be from…
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Hunters Urged to Be 100% Sure of Targets During Deer Roar Season
As thousands of hunters prepare for the annual deer roar season, recreational firearms groups are issuing a critical reminder: always be 100% sure of your targets. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group,…
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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hit New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as a low-pressure system originating from the tropics is forecast to move into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. The adverse weather is…
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