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Man Dies in SH 5 Rangitaiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Wiremu during…
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Man named following fatal SH 1, Taupō crash
Police have named the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Taupō on Sunday, March 8. He was Stephen Packard, aged 59, from Auckland. Police extended their thoughts to Mr Packard's friends and family during…
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Four Males Charged After Auckland Aggravated Burglary and Fleeing Driver Incident
Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident that occurred across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 3:10 PM with a report of an aggravated burglary on Bleakhouse Road in Howick. Police located…
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Thousands Flock to Reopened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library
Thousands of Wellington residents celebrated the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the city's central library, over the weekend. The beloved library saw a massive turnout as the community gathered to welcome it back. The event marked a…
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Serious Crash in Central Auckland Leaves Scooter Rider in Critical Condition
A scooter rider is in critical condition following a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, involving a vehicle and a scooter. The rider…
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Four men have been arrested following a dramatic incident involving a home invasion and a high-speed pursuit across Auckland. The incident began around 3:10 pm on Tuesday when police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse…
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Food Prices Rose 4.5% Annually by February 2026
Food prices in New Zealand rose by 4.5 percent in the 12 months leading up to February 2026. This marks an acceleration from the 4.2 percent increase observed in the 12 months to January 2026, as reported by Stats NZ.…
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MetService: Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand This Week
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the coming week, stating there is minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand. From Thursday, March 19th, a ridge of high pressure is expected to build over the South Island, while…
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Stats NZ Corrects January Food Price Index After Data Error
Stats NZ has announced a correction to the January 2026 food price index (FPI) following the identification of an error. The agency previously reported that food prices had increased by 2.5 percent in January 2026 compared to December 2025. The…
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Missing Woman Located in Saint John's
Police have confirmed that a 65-year-old woman, who was reported missing from the Saint John's area yesterday, has been located. Ambulance staff are currently assessing her condition, and she will be transported to hospital for further treatment. Police have expressed…
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Wellington Police Renew Appeal in Year-Old Murder Investigation
Wellington Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, one year after he was critically injured in an assault and robbery on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr. Nabizadah was attacked around 12:30 am on March 17, 2025, in…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing 65-Year-Old Woman
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 65-year-old woman who was last seen in Saint John's yesterday afternoon. The woman has brown hair and was last seen wearing a white patterned t-shirt and black leggings. Police and her…
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City Beach Recalls HTI Stretcherz Slammerz Due to Asbestos Risk
City Beach has issued a recall for HTI Stretcherz Slammerz toys, sold between September 9, 2025, and January 10, 2026. The recall is due to concerns that the sand inside the toys may contain asbestos. HTI Toys HK Limited initiated…
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Recall Expanded for KSK Boy Bawang Cornick Due to Undeclared Wheat
Tai Ping Trading Company has expanded its consumer-level recall of KSK Boy brand Bawang Cornick Lechon Manok Flavour (90g) to include an additional undeclared allergen: wheat. The product was previously recalled for undeclared gluten. Consumers with a gluten and/or wheat…
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Two Men Charged in Connection with Bill Maangi Murder
Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi, who died in hospital after being shot on September 29, 2025. The shooting occurred at an address on Ormond Road. Between December 9 and December 11,…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled North, Rain South Midweek
New Zealand can expect largely settled weather early this week, with a ridge of high pressure dominating. The North Island is forecast to experience mostly fine conditions with plenty of dry weather. Patchy cloud and isolated showers are possible, but…
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Stolen Car Recovered, Man Charged After Papakura Incident
A stolen vehicle was recovered and an 18-year-old man is facing charges following an incident that began in Papakura last night. At approximately 11:45 PM, police observed a Subaru travelling at excessive speed on Beach Road. The vehicle was then…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Nigel Edwards in Connection with Firearms Incident
New Zealand Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards, 41, who is wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Papakura on March 8, 2026. Police have conducted numerous inquiries over the past week to locate Edwards,…
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New Zealand Retail Spending Sees Modest Increase in February
New Zealand's retail sector experienced a modest increase in spending in February 2026, according to the latest Electronic Card Transactions (ECT) data. Overall retail industries saw a 1.4 percent rise, equating to an additional $95 million in transactions compared to…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Several new alcohol licence applications have been submitted across Wellington, with the public invited to raise objections. The applications are open for a limited time, with deadlines varying by location. Creswick Foodmarket at 59 Northland Road, Northland, and Baobab Cafe…
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Wellington City Council Proposes 7.4% Rates Increase
Wellington City Council has announced a proposed 7.4 percent rates increase for the 2026/27 financial year. This figure represents a substantial reduction from the 12.7 percent increase that was originally planned. The revised forecast follows an extensive review of the…
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Child Dies After Three-Vehicle Crash in East Tāmaki
A child has died following a three-vehicle crash in East Tāmaki on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive shortly after 8pm. Upon arrival, a child was found…
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Serious Crash Blocks East Tamaki Intersection
A major intersection in East Tamaki is currently blocked due to a serious three-vehicle collision. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive around 8:05 PM. Initial reports indicate that multiple…
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Lindis Pass Reopens After Fatal Crash
The Lindis Pass has now reopened after being closed due to a fatal crash this afternoon. The New Zealand Police expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure. Further details regarding the incident have not been released.
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Emborg Emmentaler Cheese Recalled Over Listeria Risk
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for a specific batch of Emborg Emmentaler cheese (200g) due to the possible presence of Listeria. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume the affected product. Further details on the specific batch…
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Fatal Crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road
One person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, Lindis Pass, this afternoon. Police were notified of the incident, located near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12:20 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one…
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ACT Government Delivers on Key Reforms, Tackles Red Tape
The ACT Party has announced significant legislative progress this week, focusing on simplifying complex regulations and addressing issues that have long plagued New Zealand businesses and citizens. Key achievements include the introduction of legislation to replace the Holidays Act, reforms…
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One Dead in Mangaweka Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangaweka. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred on State Highway 1 and was reported to Police just before 11am. The motorcycle rider died at…
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Lindis Pass-Tarras Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Lindis Pass-Tarras Road in Lindis Pass is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision between Old Faithfull Road and Omarama-Lindis Pass Road around 12:20 PM. Initial reports indicate that there are injuries. Motorists…