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Motorcycle Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Mangaweka
State Highway 1 in Mangaweka is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The incident, reported just before 11 am near Manui Road, has resulted in serious injuries. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Hastings. The incident occurred on Waimarama Road and was reported to police at approximately 6:45 AM. The deceased was located at the scene. Waimarama Road remains closed…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Low Risk of Severe Conditions
MetService has issued its severe weather outlook for the upcoming week, indicating a low risk of significant weather events across New Zealand. On Tuesday, a high-pressure ridge will cover the northern and central parts of the country, while a Tasman…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on weekend news including river body recovery and beach incident death
RNZ is reporting on several weekend news items. The news outlet said a body was recovered from the Manawatū River, though it has not yet been formally identified. RNZ also reported that a person died after an incident involving a…
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Body Discovered in Manawatū River
A body has been discovered in the Manawatū River. Police were alerted around 7:20pm on Saturday, March 14, after the body was found in the water near Dittmer Drive in Awapuni. The body has since been recovered. Authorities have stated…
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Waimarama Road Closed Due to Serious Crash
Waimarama Road, Hastings, is currently closed near Te Mata Road due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident around 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Motorised Bike Fatality on Whanganui Beach
A person has died following an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport. Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road around 4:40pm on Saturday. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.…
Law EnforcementDisasters WhanganuiMotorised BikeFatalityBeach IncidentInvestigationEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Rotorua Car Wreckers Fire Prompts Public Advisory
Residents in Rotorua are advised to avoid Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha due to a fire at a local car wreckers. Thick smoke is present in the area, and those living nearby are urged to stay inside and keep windows and…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on March 13, 2026, at 22:54:36 UTC. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 33.245S latitude and 177.929W longitude. This location is approximately…
WorldDisastersEnvironment EarthquakeKermadec IslandsMagnitude 5.0SeismologyPacific OceanGeologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports new gift card law, major TV brand exiting New Zealand
Consumer NZ is reporting that a new law will soon take effect, requiring gift cards to have a minimum three-year expiry date. The organization said this change is the result of a decade-long campaign to address short expiry periods previously…
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Media Monitor: Ferry breakdowns cause travel, freight disruptions in New Zealand
RNZ is reporting that ferry breakdowns are causing significant disruptions to travel and freight in New Zealand. The Green Party is warning of a "perfect storm" due to the issues. The Interislander's Kaiārahi ferry has been out of service since…
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral Weather
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Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash on Titi Road, Mauku
Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a crash in Mauku earlier this afternoon. The incident occurred on Titi Road at 3.22pm, involving a truck and a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the…
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Police seek information after Invercargill supermarket burglary
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning. The incident occurred around 5:15 AM at a supermarket located on North Road. Initial investigations indicate that the offenders used a vehicle to force…
Law EnforcementMedia BurglaryInvercargillPoliceTobaccoCigarettesTheftNew Zealand Police
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Police Identify Suspects in Whanganui Robbery
Whanganui Police have announced they have identified the people sought in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff. Media outlets that were previously issued images of the suspects are now asked to remove them from any ongoing reporting.…
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New Zealand Police Target Comanchero Gang in Australasian Operation
New Zealand Police have arrested three men and seized firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, cash, and methamphetamine as part of a wider Australasian operation targeting the Comanchero motorcycle gang. The enforcement activity, known as Taskforce Morpheus, involved law enforcement agencies…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Third Murder Charge Laid in Pakuranga Heights Homicide Investigation
Police have laid a third murder charge in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi. The courier driver was killed on Marvon Downs Avenue in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block, launched on August 19,…
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Police Seek Information on Assault Suspect in Napier
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, just before 7:30 am on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. The victim was uninjured but understandably…
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Three Charged in Whanganui Aggravated Robbery
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Castlecliff, Whanganui. The incident took place on Wednesday, March 4, around 6:10 p.m. on Polson Street. It is alleged that the offenders entered the…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Works: Road Closures and Delays Expected
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay next week should anticipate disruptions as various roadworks are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The planned works, running from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026, include overnight closures, bridge inspections, and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnvironment Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresDelaysTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Rotorua Police Disrupt Gang Gathering, Make Multiple Arrests
Rotorua Police were out in force on Wednesday night, managing a gang gathering in the area and securing several arrests for unrelated matters. A large group of gang members had begun to assemble, but officers' attention was also directed towards…
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Police Seek Information on Vehicle Damage Incidents in Clive
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a series of incidents involving damage to parked vehicles in Clive over the past week. The incidents, which occurred primarily overnight, have been reported on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue, and State…
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Police Recover Two Stolen Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in Flat Bush
Police conducting a search for a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Flat Bush on Tuesday night located not only the targeted vehicle but also a second stolen luxury car valued at over $100,000. The initial search began around 11:40 PM when officers…
Law EnforcementCrime PoliceStolen VehiclesMercedes-BenzFlat BushAggravated RobberyArrestNew Zealand Police
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
Law Enforcement Human RemainsCoppermine IslandFerzil BabuMissing PersonWhangāreiNew Zealand PoliceDiscovery
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Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Sexual Offenses Against Young Girls
Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Manase Uaisele in Napier District Court today. The 33-year-old was sentenced to five years and five months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 charges relating to sexual offending and indecently assaulting multiple…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Auckland Motorways Face Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures across several Auckland motorways from March 15 to March 20, 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 Sees Shift in International Migration
Provisional estimates for the year ending January 2026 indicate a shift in New Zealand's international migration patterns. Migrant arrivals were estimated at 137,500, a 1 percent decrease from the previous year, while migrant departures fell by 5 percent to 114,200.…
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Police Name Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Ōtorohanga
Police can now name the person whose remains were found off SH3, Ōtorohanga, on Friday 6 March as Colin (Col) Heath. Col was 47 when reported missing in 2022. Police extend sympathies to Col’s family, who have asked for privacy…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the period of Sunday, March 15, to Wednesday, March 18. The forecast suggests a strong west to southwest flow will gradually ease…