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New Home Consents Increase in New Zealand
New home consents in Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 9.3 percent in the year ended January 2026 compared to the previous year, according to figures released by Stats NZ. A total of 36,944 new homes were consented during this period.…
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New Zealand Tourism Expenditure Reaches $46.6 Billion in 2025
Total tourism expenditure in New Zealand reached $46.6 billion for the year ended March 2025, marking a 3.3 percent increase from the previous year. Provisional figures released by Stats NZ show that international tourism expenditure rose by 7.0 percent to…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Low Risk of Severe Conditions
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, indicating a low risk of severe weather impacting the country from Thursday, March 5, to Sunday, March 8. On Thursday, a large high pressure system will cover most of the…
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Severe Gale Warning for Chatham Islands
The MetService has issued a severe gale warning for the Chatham Islands, effective from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A deep low situated east of New Zealand is forecast to bring severe southerly gales, with…
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Man Appears in Court After Waipa Family Harm Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today following a family harm incident in Parawera, Waipa, yesterday. The man faces a number of charges related to the incident. Armed Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad…
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Wellington's Central Library Reopens After Major Milestone
Wellington's Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library is set to reopen its doors to the public on Saturday, March 14, at 10am. This event marks a significant milestone for the city. The reopening signifies the culmination of extensive…
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One Person Dead in Paekākāriki Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Paekākāriki overnight. The incident occurred on State Highway 59, near Onepu Street, and was reported to police at 11:30pm. State Highway 59 was closed overnight to allow…
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Two Arrested for Shoplifting After Supermarket Stop in Queenstown
A quick stop for a chocolate bar resulted in the arrest of two men wanted for shoplifting in Queenstown. On Tuesday, February 24, a police officer noticed two men at a Frankton supermarket who matched the description of individuals involved…
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Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Chatham Islands
A MetService Severe Weather Warning has been issued for the Chatham Islands, forecasting severe southeasterly gales and heavy rain. The alert is in effect for 12 hours, starting at 4:00 am Tuesday, March 3, and concluding at 4:00 pm the…
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Man in Custody Following Family Harm Incident in Parawera
Police have apprehended a man following a family harm incident on Mellsop Road in Parawera. Officers were called to the property around 12:50 pm today. The man is now in custody, with charges pending. Authorities confirmed they are not seeking…
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Police Seek Robbery Victim After Arrests at Ellerslie Train Station
Auckland City Police are appealing for the victim of an aggravated robbery at Ellerslie Train Station to come forward. The incident occurred this afternoon, leading to the arrest of six individuals. According to Sergeant Tim Roberts of Mt Wellington Police,…
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Police Incident Closes Mellsop Road in Waipa
Mellsop Road in Parawera, Waipa, has been closed due to a Police incident. Cordons are currently in place near Arapuni Road. As a precautionary measure, some police staff are armed. The public is advised to avoid the area while the…
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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap Before Summer Returns
New Zealand is experiencing a significant drop in temperatures as March begins, with many areas waking up to single digits on Monday. MetService is forecasting even colder conditions for Monday night, with widespread frosts expected in the interior of the…
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Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Chatham Islands
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand (MetService) has issued a severe weather warning for the Chatham Islands, forecasting severe southeasterly gales and heavy rain. A deep low is expected to form near the islands late on Monday, March 2, bringing…
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New Zealand Employment Sees Modest Growth in January 2026
New Zealand's labour market saw a modest increase in filled jobs in January 2026, according to the latest employment indicators from Stats NZ. The seasonally adjusted figures show a 0.2 percent rise across all industries, equating to 4,217 additional jobs,…
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Police Seek Information After Ambulances Vandalized in Manukau
Counties Manukau Police are investigating the wilful damage of several Hato Hone St John ambulances and are appealing for public assistance. Police believe the offenders unlawfully entered the gated yard of the St John’s Manukau Station on the corner of…
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Whakapara
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Whakapara, Northland, which occurred this morning. The two-vehicle collision was reported to Police around 6:50 AM. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have sustained serious injuries. State…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objection
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover various establishments across the city, with objection periods closing between March 31 and April 7, 2026. Among the venues…
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One Dead, Six Injured in SH4 Erua Crash
One person has died following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 4, Erua, Ruapehu, late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11:10 pm. In addition to the fatality, one person sustained critical injuries, and four others…
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One Dead in State Highway 1 Crash in Taihape
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Taihape, north of Spooners Hill. Police were alerted at 7:25 a.m. yesterday morning to a car that had veered off the road and entered the Hautapu River. Upon…
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One Dead Following Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Middlemarch
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Middlemarch on February 18. Emergency services were called to State Highway 87 at approximately 2:15 PM after reports of the collision. One individual was transported to the hospital with critical…
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Operation Chrome Tackles Dangerous Driving in Christchurch
Canterbury Police conducted "Operation Chrome" over the weekend, resulting in arrests, vehicle impoundments, and infringement notices as part of efforts to curb anti-social road user behavior. The operation coincided with several large events in Christchurch, including the Electric Avenue music…
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Search Underway for Man Swept Off Rocks at Union Bay
A search and rescue operation is currently underway after a man was swept off the rocks at Union Bay, Karekare, earlier today. Emergency services were alerted around 10:15 AM to the incident involving a man who was fishing on the…
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Body of Missing Kayaker Found Near Waiwera
Emergency services were alerted this morning after a man entered the water from a kayak near Waiwera at approximately 7:35 AM. The search for the missing kayaker has concluded with the tragic discovery of his body early this afternoon. Police…
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Northwestern Motorway Citybound Lanes Reopened After Crash
Citybound lanes on the Northwestern Motorway, State Highway 16, have been cleared. The lanes were closed this morning due to a two-vehicle crash. Police thanked motorists for their patience following the incident.
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Search Underway for Missing Kayaker in Waiwera
A search and rescue operation is underway this morning after reports of a kayaker missing in the water near Waiwera. Emergency services were called to the incident around 7:35 AM when the kayaker was seen exiting their vessel and not…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Matangi Assault Investigation
Police are seeking the public's help to identify offenders involved in a serious assault that occurred in Matangi. The incident took place last night around 8pm on Marychurch Road when two victims attempted to speak with occupants of a dark-coloured…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Northwestern Motorway Citybound
A two-vehicle crash on the Northwestern Motorway, State Highway 16, has blocked most citybound lanes. One person has sustained serious injuries and is being attended to by ambulance services. Currently, only one lane remains open, leading to considerable traffic buildup.…
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Police Report Successful Electric Avenue Concerts
Christchurch Police have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of attendees at the recent Electric Avenue concerts held on Friday and Saturday nights. Approximately 43,000 people attended each night, with many travelling from outside the city. Operational Commander Senior Sergeant Karen…
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One Dead Following Three-Vehicle Crash in Bunnythorpe
One person has died following a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Bunnythorpe last week. Emergency services responded to the incident on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road around 7:50 AM on February 25. At the time of the initial response, two individuals were…