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Canterbury Police Urge Drink-Drivers to Plan Sober Rides Home
Canterbury Police are issuing a strong reminder to motorists that the risks associated with drink driving are never worth it. As the region anticipates several well-attended events and upcoming long weekends, including Easter and ANZAC Day, police are urging everyone…
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Waikato Expressway Reopens After Serious Crash
All lanes on the Waikato Expressway have reopened following an earlier crash on State Highway 1, Mercer. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition after the single-vehicle incident. Three other individuals sustained minor to moderate injuries. Police…
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Police Seek Information on Dannevirke Burglary
Manawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week. On Friday, March 6, around 11:40 p.m., police received a report of a burglary in progress at a store on High Street. Officers responded immediately, but the…
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Serious Crash on Waikato Expressway Causes Delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash on the Waikato Expressway. Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 1, Mercer, reported just before 2pm. Early indications suggest one person has sustained serious injuries,…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal to Cause Northbound Closures
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) that will affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge. On Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, a sign gantry on the northbound lanes of SH1,…
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Four Youths Arrested After Failed Liquor Store Burglary Attempt
Four males, aged between 15 and 17, have been referred to Youth Aid following an attempted burglary at a liquor store in Clarks Beach early Monday morning. The group allegedly attempted to gain entry to the Seaway Road store by…
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Milton Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Milton Highway/State Highway 1, Milton, has reopened following a crash near the intersection of Adams Flat Road this morning. Police thanked motorists for their patience and understanding.
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New Zealand Weather: Fronts Bring Wet, Windy Conditions
New Zealand is set to experience a period of unsettled weather from Monday, March 9th, to Thursday, March 12th, with fronts bringing wet and windy conditions to many areas. Monday will see cloudy, cool, and wet weather across the southern…
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Search Continues for Person Swept Out to Sea Off Greymouth
Police are continuing their search for a person who was swept out to sea off Greymouth this weekend. The report of the incident was received by Police around 6pm on Saturday. The search resumed this morning, with Police and Precision…
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Serious Crash on SH1 North of Taihape Causes Road Disruption
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Spooners Hill Road, north of Taihape. Two individuals have reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident. The road is currently obstructed due to…
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Milton Highway Crash Blocks Road, Causes Delays
Milton Highway, also known as State Highway 1, is currently blocked due to a crash involving a truck and a car. The incident occurred just before 9 am this morning, near the intersection of Adams Flat Road and Milton Highway.…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of hospitality venues across the city. Madam Saigon, located at 209 Main Road, Tawa, has an application…
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SH1 Bombay Crash Causes Delays
State Highway One in Bombay, Counties Manukau, has been reduced to a single northbound lane following a crash earlier this morning. The incident, involving a car and a truck, was reported to police at 7:12 am near the Beaver Road…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway OneBombayCrashTraffic DelaysPoliceCounties ManukauRoad IncidentNew Zealand Police
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One Dead in Overnight Taupō Crash
One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 near Rangitaiki School Road in Taupō. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:10 AM. Upon arrival, officers located one deceased individual. Two other people sustained minor…
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One Dead in Waimakariri River Incident
One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River today. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.30pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene. The death will be referred to…
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Diver and boaties rescued off Wellington coast after being blown out to sea
Teamwork between the Police Maritime Unit and Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy waters off the Wellington South Coast earlier this week. Around 4pm on Thursday 5 March, the Wellington Police Maritime Unit…
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Fatal Crash Closes SH1 North of Tūrangi
One person has died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The New Zealand Police have confirmed the incident and stated that the road remains closed. Diversions are currently in place around…
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Media Monitor: India faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup final; Bihar Deputy CM to meet Amit Shah
The Hindu is reporting that defending champion India will face New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup final on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The publication said India, despite a single loss during the campaign, has dominated and is being…
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State Highway 1 Closed South of Motutere After Serious Crash
State Highway 1 has been closed just south of Motutere following a two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred near Rawhira Road and was reported shortly after 1:10 PM. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries resulting from the collision. Authorities…
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Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Greymouth
A search and rescue operation is ongoing in Greymouth today, following a report received by emergency services around 6pm on Saturday. The report indicated a person had been swept out to sea in the Greymouth/Blaketown area. Extensive searches have been…
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State Highway 3 Reopens Near Ōtorohanga After Human Remains Discovery
All lanes on State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga are now open following the discovery of human remains yesterday. Police had closed one lane of the highway yesterday and overnight to ensure the safety of staff working at the scene. A…
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One Dead in Serious Coast Road Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on Coast Road, Karitane, earlier today. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:25 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has conducted an…
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Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Dome Valley
Police have confirmed that the sole occupant of a vehicle involved in a crash in Dome Valley yesterday has died at the scene. The single-vehicle collision was reported to emergency services around 6:45 PM. The road was reopened to traffic…
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One Dead in Foxton Shannon Road Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash on Foxton Shannon Road. Emergency services were called to the scene around 9:40am after reports of a single motorcycle accident. The rider sadly died at the scene. The road…
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Serious Crash Blocks Coast Road in Karitane
Coast Road in Karitane is currently blocked following a serious two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred just south of Marks Road around 9:25 am today. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and initial reports indicate that serious injuries are involved.…
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Serious Crash Closes Foxton Shannon Road
Foxton Shannon Road is currently blocked following a serious crash involving a single vehicle. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, located between Himatangi Block Road and Poplar Road, at approximately 9:40 am. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have…
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Sky Tower Lit Blue to Honor Fallen Police Officers
Auckland's Sky Tower was lit blue last night to honor fallen police officers worldwide. The illumination marked the INTERPOL-led International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers, a day dedicated to recognizing the thousands of officers who lose their lives…
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Te Papa Offers Half-Price Entry for Wellington Residents
Wellington City Council is continuing its nearly 30-year partnership with Te Papa by offering Wellington residents a special half-price day for the 'Breathe | Mauri Ora' exhibition. This annual event invites all residents of Wellington City to experience a major…
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One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning Paparoa Crash
One person has died and another has moderate injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Paparoa, Kaipara District. Emergency services were dispatched to the intersection of Paparoa Valley Road and Franklin Road at approximately 12:35 AM today. A vehicle had reportedly…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has been registered in the Kermadec Islands region, located northeast of New Zealand. The event occurred on March 6, 2026, at 15:17:45 UTC, at a depth of 51 kilometers. The epicenter was approximately 932.1 kilometers north-northeast…
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