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Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on North-Western Motorway
Lanes on the North-Western motorway, citybound, are closed due to a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 8pm, and police are in attendance. Initial reports indicate there are minor injuries. Two lanes are now open, but…
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Justice, Healthcare, and Defence
The ACT Party has detailed a series of recent legislative achievements, emphasizing its focus on practical reforms and addressing key public concerns. Among the week's highlights is the significant reduction in the District Court criminal backlog, which has decreased by…
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Serious Crash in Sumner Involves Car and Cyclist
Police are responding to a serious crash in Sumner, Canterbury, involving a car and a cyclist. Emergency services were alerted to the collision near the intersection of Sumnervale Drive and Evans Pass Road around 5:30pm. Initial reports indicate that serious…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
New Zealand Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate John Joseph Paparoa, who is wanted in relation to dishonesty, assault, and firearm-related offending. The 52-year-old is believed to be actively avoiding arrest. Police are also concerned for his welfare.…
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State Highway 1 in Marlborough Reopens After Crash
State Highway 1, Redwood Pass, has reopened after a two-vehicle crash occurred this morning. Temporary speed limits have been implemented in the area. Police have expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure.
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Two Dead in State Highway 1 Crash in Marlborough
Two people have died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Redwood Pass in Marlborough this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:40 am. Despite the efforts of first responders, two individuals were…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Marlborough
State Highway 1 in Marlborough is closed after a serious crash involving two vehicles near Redwood Pass this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 10:40 am. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious injuries as a…
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One Dead in Hillsborough Crash
One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough last night. Police were called around 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Frederick Street and Belfast Street, where a vehicle reportedly hit a parked car and flipped. Despite the efforts of…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 25 in Orongo
State Highway 25 in Orongo, Hauraki, is currently closed in both directions following a serious crash involving two vehicles. Police were alerted to the incident near Orongo Corner around 2:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have occurred. Diversions…
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Crash Blocks Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
A crash involving a single motorbike has blocked the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road at Mount Creighton. The incident, reported around 2pm, has closed the road in both directions with no diversions available. Authorities are urging motorists to delay travel and avoid the…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Glenfield
A 45-year-old woman who was reported missing from Glenfield on February 20 has been located. The New Zealand Police confirmed the woman's safe return and expressed gratitude to the public for their help. "We would like to thank those members…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
New Zealand can expect a dynamic weather week as high pressure systems shift and fronts approach, according to MetService. Late Monday, a front is forecast to reach the southern South Island, with a low confidence of warning-level rain in Fiordland…
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Serious Crash on Sandon Road, Feilding
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Sandon Road, west of Feilding, around 6:10pm. Police are currently in attendance, and the road has been closed with diversions implemented. Reports indicate that four people have sustained serious injuries as…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Woman
Police are asking for the public's help in locating Katherine, a 45-year-old woman reported missing from Glenfield. Katherine was last heard from yesterday, and her lack of contact is considered out of character. She is known to frequent the Glenfield…
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Zaroa NZ Products Recalled Over Food Safety Concerns
New Zealand Food Safety has announced a recall for Zaroa NZ products. The recall is due to a lack of required food safety controls. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume any affected products. Further details on specific products are…
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Police Operation Uncovers Dark Web Drug Syndicate
A significant police operation, dubbed Operation Solana, has successfully dismantled a New Zealand-based drug syndicate that utilized the dark web for its operations. The nine-month investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group, focused on the importation and country-wide distribution…
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Woman Charged in West Auckland Retirement Village Burglaries
A 60-year-old woman has been charged with multiple offenses in connection with a series of burglaries at a west Auckland retirement village. Police have laid five charges so far, including three counts of burglary and two counts of being unlawfully…
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Police release name of man who died in Port Chalmers crash
Police have released the name of the man who tragically died following a crash on Wickliffe Road, Port Chalmers, on Friday 30 January. The deceased has been identified as John Douglas Taylor, 44, from Milton. New Zealand Police extend their…
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Serious Crash Closes West Coast Road in Arthurs Pass
West Coast Road, also known as State Highway 73, in Arthurs Pass is currently blocked in both directions following a serious crash that occurred this afternoon. Police were alerted to the collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, at…
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Police Alert Farmers in Clutha and Gore to Recent Burglaries
Southern District Police are investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred on farming properties in the Clutha and Gore districts. Offenders have specifically targeted fuel and equipment. Sergeant Tim Coudret of Southern District Police is appealing to the community…
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Man Charged with Murder in Wharepai Domain Homicide
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the death of Dax Holland, whose body was found at Wharepai Domain on Saturday, February 14. The 24-year-old has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in Tauranga…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Network Faces Extensive Roadworks
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions across the state highway network as a series of roadworks are scheduled from Saturday, February 21, to Friday, February 27, 2026, and beyond. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Overnight Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from Sunday, February 22, to Friday, February 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by adverse…
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Dairy Flat Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, on February 8. He was Thomas John Lycett, 21, of Stanmore Bay. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this…
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Police name man who died in Buckland crash
Police can now name the man who died following a fatal crash on Logan Road, Buckland on February 9. He was Mark Richard Gerring, 67, of Pukekohe. Police extend their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time.…
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Police Name Victim in Fatal Taupaki Crash
Police have named the man who died following a fatal crash on Nelson Road, Taupaki on January 29. He was Keith Armour Southey, 63, of Waimauku. Police extended their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries…
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New Zealand Police Expand Roadside Drug Testing After Initial Success
Roadside drug testing, implemented in Wellington in mid-December 2025, has been deemed a valuable road safety tool by New Zealand Police. Over 300 screening tests have been conducted, resulting in seven infringements issued as of February 18, 2026. Superintendent Steve…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential Gales and Rain
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, with potential for strong winds and rain across the country in the coming days. On Sunday, February 22, there is low confidence of severe west to southwest gales affecting coastal…
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One Injured in Cannons Creek Assault, Schools Briefly Locked Down
One person has sustained moderate injuries following an assault in Cannons Creek this morning. Emergency services were called to Dido Place shortly before 7:40am. Nearby schools were placed into lockdown while police conducted enquiries, but these lockdowns have since been…
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