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Serious Crash in Merivale Closes Heaton Street
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Heaton Street in Merivale. The incident occurred between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street. Police were alerted to the crash around 5:50 PM. Initial reports indicate that one…
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Body Discovered on Mahia Beach
Police are making enquiries after the body of a person was discovered washed up on Mahia, near Wairoa. A member of the public found the body on Mahanga Beach around 1pm on Saturday, February 14, and immediately contacted Police. Specialist…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting large parts of New Zealand. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is bringing the severe conditions, with the worst expected overnight Sunday and…
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Police Use 'Round the Bays' Event for Recruitment Drive
Wellington, NZ – The New Zealand Police, led by Commissioner Richard Chambers, engaged in the Southern Cross ‘Round the Bays event in Wellington, utilizing it as a platform for their ongoing recruitment drive. A contingent of 66 Police staff, including…
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Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti State Highways Face Potential Closures Amidst Severe Weather Warnings
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring severe weather conditions impacting Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, with heavy rains and strong winds prompting updated warnings from MetService. Residents and travellers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential journeys as conditions…
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Police Appeal for Information Following Serious Assault in Hamilton
Hamilton Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Fairfield last night. The incident took place on Clarkin Road around 9pm when a woman confronted two men attempting to enter her home. The offenders fled the scene towards River…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, with a low east of the country expected to weaken and drift south. There is low confidence of warning amounts of rain for Banks Peninsula on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Ruatangata West
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Knight Road in Ruatangata West last night. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 10:50pm. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. The road was…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across significant portions of New Zealand, effective from Sunday, February 15, 2026. A deepening low east of the North Island is expected to bring substantial rainfall and severe…
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Old Coach Road in Gore Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore has reopened after a two-vehicle crash occurred earlier today. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued a statement confirming the road's reopening and expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience during the incident. The police…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a deep low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island on Monday and Tuesday. The low, currently forecast to lie east of the North Island…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and Marlborough
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the eastern and lower North Island, and Marlborough, beginning Sunday. A significant low is expected to deepen east of the North Island, bringing substantial rainfall…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on shrinkflation, tech deals and energy costs
Consumer NZ is reporting on a variety of consumer concerns. The organization highlighted seven supermarket products that have reportedly shrunk, a trend they refer to as "shrinkflation." Consumer NZ also noted significant price drops on a robot vacuum and a…
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Man Dies After Vehicle Submerged in Floodwaters on SH39
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on State Highway 39 overnight. Emergency services were alerted by a member of the public around 9:15 PM to a submerged car near the intersection with Kiwi…
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Waikato Police Warn Drivers of Flooded Roads
Police are urging motorists in the Waikato to drive with extreme caution and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads. Several local roads and highways across the district have been shut down due to heavy rain. Closures include State Highway 39…
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Old Coach Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore is currently closed following a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 6am this morning. The crash, which involved a car and a truck with a trailer, prompted a response from emergency services. Police are on the…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and the eastern Bay of Plenty, effective from Saturday, February 14, 2026. A humid northeast flow is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localised downpours to the North Island. A deep low…
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Nestlé Milo Snack Bars Recalled Due to Rubber Contamination
Nestlé Milo Dipped Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of foreign matter, specifically rubber. New Zealand Food Safety has issued an alert advising consumers not to eat the affected products. The recall impacts Nestlé Milo Dipped…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized downpours due to a humid northeast flow. A deep low forming northeast of the island is expected to bring sustained heavy rain, particularly to…
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Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Travel in South-Western Waikato Due to Flooding
Police are urging motorists in the south-western Waikato region to avoid travel this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The affected areas include Otorohanga District, Waipa District, and Te Awamutu. State Highway 39, south of Pirongia, is currently closed.…
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State Highway 1 Flooded in Taupō
State Highway 1 is currently experiencing significant flooding in the Oruanui, Taupō area. Police began receiving reports of the flooding around 6:30 pm. Thankfully, no one has been reported to be injured. Police are advising the public to stay sheltered…
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Flooding and Slips Block Major Waikato Highways
State Highway 31 and State Highway 39 in the Otorohanga District are currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips. Police were alerted to the slips around 5:30 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The public is advised to…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding the whereabouts of Regan Alan Brown, a 29-year-old man wanted for assault with intent to injure. Brown is believed to be actively avoiding police and is known to frequent various areas…
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Police Urge Outdoor Enthusiasts to Prioritize Safety After Recent Incidents
Southern Police Search and Rescue are reminding the public to be well-prepared for outdoor activities following a series of rescue operations since the start of the year. Inspector Matthew Scoles, Southern District's Operations Manager, highlighted the unpredictable nature of New…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Anaura Bay Crash
Police have named the person who died in a single-vehicle crash on Anaura Road, Gisborne, on February 1. The victim has been identified as Harry Papuni, 24, from Anaura Bay. Police extended their thoughts to Mr. Papuni's loved ones during…
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Police Arrest Three Youths in Connection with Aggravated Robberies
Police have arrested three youths following a significant operation in Pukekohe that disrupted a series of aggravated robberies. The operation, which commenced on Thursday afternoon, saw a substantial police presence flood the township, resulting in the apprehension of three individuals…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for February 2026
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network are set to cause disruptions for motorists throughout February 2026. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a series of maintenance and renewal projects, including resealing, bridge repairs, and overpass construction,…
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Dangerous Driver Arrested with Children in Car
A 40-year-old man is set to appear in Auckland District Court on February 19, facing charges of failing to stop and ill-treatment or neglect of a child. The arrest followed a pursuit that began around 12:20 AM when police observed…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Steven Te Maru Walters
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Steven Te Maru Walters, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Walters, aged 40, is wanted in relation to breaching his release conditions. He is known to frequent the…