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Police Release Name of Child Fatally Injured in Springston Crash
Police have released the name of a 10-year-old boy who died following a crash in Springston on February 4. Alexander Bennett, of Springston, has been identified as the victim. Police extended their thoughts to his loved ones during this difficult…
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Woman Arrested for Targeting Elderly Individuals in Fraud Scheme
Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman in connection with a fraud and burglary scheme that targeted elderly individuals in Hamilton and Auckland. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at a Rānui property. Authorities allege the woman deliberately targeted elderly…
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Two-Vehicle Collision Closes Cambridge Road, Injuring Three
Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road, heading towards State Highway 1, has been closed following a two-vehicle collision reported shortly after 2 p.m. Three individuals sustained injuries, with one in serious condition and two others in moderate condition. They are currently…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 20 (SH20) network from Monday, February 9, to Thursday, February 12. The work, focused on road surface and general maintenance, will primarily occur overnight to…
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State Highway 16 Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland next month. The work will focus on the section between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10. The work will take place between 10 pm and 5 am, affecting sections from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH20A
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20A, also known as George Bolt Memorial Drive, in Auckland. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, between…
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89 New Police Officers Graduate, Deployed Across New Zealand
Eighty-nine new police constables graduated today from Wing 392 at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua, marking the start of their careers in policing across New Zealand. The graduates will begin their first day of duty in their respective districts on…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Police GraduationNew Zealand PoliceConstable DeploymentPoriruaBay of PlentyCommunity Safety
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Roadworks and overnight closures are scheduled across Hawke's Bay state highways from Friday, February 6, to Friday, February 13, 2026, as maintenance and construction projects continue. Motorists are advised to plan journeys and expect potential delays. Several sections of State…
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresTraffic ManagementConstructionInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Auckland Motorways to See Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures on various Auckland motorways from February 5 to February 13, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted.…
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk Next Week
New Zealand is expected to experience minimal severe weather risk from Saturday, February 7, through Tuesday, February 10, according to MetService. On Saturday, a ridge of high pressure will cover most of the country, with a front approaching southern Fiordland…
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Local Man Hailed Hero After Daring Lake Rescue
A Haruru resident, Aaron Stott, has been lauded as a hero after rescuing a family of four from a dangerous situation at Kai Iwi Lakes. Stott, who was at the lake with his own family, sprang into action when he…
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Wellington's Community-Crafted Taula Anchor Stone Unveiled
The taula anchor stone, a community-driven initiative, has been permanently installed, marking the culmination of a three-year development process. The concept for the stone originated as a conversation during the Wellington Pasifika Festival, requiring significant community involvement and hands-on effort…
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One Dead in Lower Moutere Car Crash
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere last night. The single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Waiwhero and Edwards roads and was reported at around 8:25pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died…
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Police Concerned for Missing Papamoa Woman Nicola O'Connor
Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of missing Papamoa woman Nicola O’Connor and are urgently seeking information on her whereabouts. Nicola’s house bus was found on the Rapurapu Track in the Lower Kaimai area yesterday afternoon, February 3. A…
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Man Charged with Murder in Clutha Homicide Investigation
Police investigating a homicide in Crichton, Clutha, have arrested one person following the death of a woman on Friday 23 January. Emergency services were called to Adams Flats Road around 6.10pm where a woman was found deceased, and a second…
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Korean Sundae Recalled in New Zealand Over Food Safety Concerns
Daebok Rice Cake brand Korean Sundae has been recalled in New Zealand due to a lack of required food safety controls. New Zealand Food Safety advises consumers that the affected product should not be consumed. Further details regarding the specific…
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Child Dies in Fatal Crash on Leeston Road
A child has tragically died following a serious crash on Leeston Road in Springston this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, at approximately 3:30 PM on Wednesday, February 4. Despite the best…
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashSpringstonLeeston RoadChildPedestrianPoliceSerious Crash UnitNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 2 Lane Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
One southbound lane on State Highway 2, Ngauranga, Wellington, is blocked following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene just before the Ngauranga exit around 4:40 pm. Although no injuries were reported, a fuel leak from…
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Three Teenagers Charged After Manurewa Superette Robbery
Three teenagers have been charged after an aggravated robbery at a superette on Mahia Road in Manurewa this morning. The incident occurred around 7:15 am when three offenders entered the store. One of the offenders allegedly threatened a worker with…
Law Enforcement ManurewaSuperette RobberyAggravated RobberyTeenagers ChargedPolice ApprehensionHammer ThreatStolen VehicleNew Zealand Police
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Comanchero Club Members Face Drug and Firearms Charges
Two men associated with the Comanchero Motorcycle Club are facing serious drug and firearms charges following police searches in south-east Auckland. Investigators from the National Gang Unit executed three search warrants in Flat Bush this morning, leading to the arrest…
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One Dead After Miramar Car and Pedestrian Crash
One person has died following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road in Miramar on Friday, January 30th. Police were notified of the crash around 4:40pm on a private driveway. The victim sadly passed away yesterday…
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Serious Crash Closes Leeston Road in Springston
Leeston Road in Springston, Selwyn, is currently closed following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that the pedestrian has suffered…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Manurewa
Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located. Authorities stated that the woman is safe and well. The New Zealand Police extended their gratitude to members of the public who…
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Napier Firearms Incident Leads to Arrest
Police are appealing for information after a firearms incident in Napier early this morning. At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, February 4, officers responded to reports of a firearm being discharged on Thackeray Street. Upon arrival, police found one person…
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Police Shoot Man in Hamilton After He Presented Shotgun
A man is in Waikato Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by Police in Hamilton this morning. The incident began when Police responded to reports of a vehicle driving erratically on Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu, just before 9 am.…
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Police to Address Critical Incident in Whitiora
Acting Waikato District Commander Inspector Will Loughrin is scheduled to address media regarding a critical incident in Whitiora, Hamilton this morning. The briefing will take place at 2pm. Media representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to…
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Three Men Sentenced for Murder of West Auckland Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair
Three men with ties to the Head Hunters gang have received life sentences for the murder of 19-year-old Jayden Mamfredos-Nair, who disappeared from west Auckland in April 2023. The sentencing took place today in the Auckland High Court. Jayden Mamfredos-Nair…
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.4 Percent
New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 5.4 percent in the December 2025 quarter, up from 5.3 percent in the previous quarter, Stats NZ reported on February 4, 2026. This marks the highest unemployment rate since the September 2015 quarter,…
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Police Incident in Whitiora, Waikato
Police cordons are in place along Ulster Street and Abbotsford Street in Whitiora, Waikato, as officers respond to an incident. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and anticipate potential delays. Further information will be released as…