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MetService Forecasts Potential for Heavy Rain Across New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a potential for significant rainfall across New Zealand from Wednesday, April 8, to Saturday, April 11, 2026. A low-pressure system and trough are expected to move eastward over the country, bringing rain…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for North Island and Upper South Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for parts of the upper North Island and upper South Island as a subtropical low approaches. The low is expected to reach the far north of the North Island overnight tonight and move…
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ACT Party to Host Public Meeting in Napier
ACT Leader David Seymour and MP Andrew Hoggard are hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre on Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting aims to provide an unfiltered account of ACT's efforts…
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Wellington City Council Announces New Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced a series of new alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover various establishments across the city, including OGBNZ, Yor Yak Thai Eatery, The Villa Cafe, Tipple in the Nook,…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 17:19:52 UTC. The seismic event had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at geographic coordinates 32.092S and 178.087W. This earthquake was…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 17:20:47 UTC. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 695.5 km northeast of…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event occurred on April 5, 2026, at 17:10:42 UTC, with its epicenter located at 31.941S, 178.593W. The earthquake's depth was measured…
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 13:22:16 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 709.3 km northeast of Hicks Bay, New Zealand. Other…
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Man Arrested After Firearms Incident in Huntly
A 54-year-old patched gang member has been arrested following a firearms incident in West Huntly on Thursday, April 2. The arrest was made this morning after police executed a search warrant at a Huntly address. The incident occurred around 7pm…
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Man Arrested After Firearms Incident in Huntly
A 54-year-old patched gang member has been arrested following a firearms incident in West Huntly on Thursday, April 2. The arrest was made this morning after Police executed a search warrant at a Huntly address. At approximately 7pm on April…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Waipu Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on State Highway 1 in Waipu this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Waipu Gorge Road and was reported just before 9:40 am. The rider was pronounced dead at…
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road Users in Manawatū
Police have arrested four people and seized two vehicles during an operation targeting anti-social road users in Manawatū. The operation, named Operation Golf, was launched to disrupt dangerous driving activity. Police staff from Wellington, Whanganui, and Manawatū collaborated to interrupt…
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MetService Forecasts Potential Heavy Rain and Strong Winds for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a possibility of heavy rain and strong winds across New Zealand from Tuesday, April 7th, to Friday, April 10th. On Tuesday, a low moving south of the North Island could bring rain…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal Tonight, Expect Delays
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 1 (SH1) after the Auckland Harbour Bridge are advised of a full northbound closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road tonight, April 5, from midnight to 5am. The closure is for the removal of…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Northland fatal crash, NRL player departure, daylight saving
RNZ is reporting on several top stories from the weekend. The outlet said a person has died after a vehicle plunged into a tree in Northland, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. RNZ also reported on…
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Westland Ranges Heavy Rain Warning Lifted
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd (MetService) has lifted its heavy rain warning for the Westland Ranges north of Haast. The warning was in effect due to a slow-moving front that brought heavy rain to the central South Island…
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Fatal Crash in Kaitaia Overnight
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia overnight. Emergency services were alerted to a vehicle hitting a tree near the intersection of North Road and Farrimond Place around 10:30 PM. The driver, who was the sole occupant…
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Road Blocked in Manawatū Due to Anti-Social Road Users
The intersection of State Highway 1 and Rongotea Road in Manawatū is currently blocked as police respond to a gathering of anti-social road users. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible.
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on April 4, 2026, at 08:12:51 UTC. The seismic event, identified by the U.S. Geological Survey with event ID us6000smic, took place at…
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Westland Ranges Face Heavy Rain Warning
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, north of Haast. The warning is in effect for four hours, from 8:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 AM Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Early Next Week
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, indicating a northeast flow across the country starting Monday, April 6, 2026. There is low confidence that a warning for heavy rain will be needed in northern Northland late Monday.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast. The warning is in effect for 15 hours, from 9:00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 am Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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Media Monitor: Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued
RNZ is reporting that Iran has launched a search for a U.S. pilot whose jet was reportedly downed by Iranian air defense systems. This is the first such report amid the ongoing regional conflict. US media outlets are reporting that…
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One Dead in Tasman Two-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Tasman yesterday. The collision was reported around 2:45pm at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop. One person died at the scene, while a second individual sustained moderate injuries.…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of Haast, effective from 11:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026, for 25 hours. The central South Island will be affected by a slow-moving front overnight…
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Arrest Made in Wainuiomata Death Investigation
Police have arrested a young person in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Officers were called to Wainuiomata Road around 9am after receiving a report of the man being found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on April 3, 2026, at 02:33:50 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 217 kilometers. The epicenter was located 850.5 km northeast of Ngunguru, New Zealand, and 870.9…
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Two Arrested for Kidnapping and Robbery in Botany
Police have arrested and charged two people following a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. On Tuesday 31 March, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from outside a shopping centre on Chapel Road, Botany.…
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Serious Crash Closes SH60 in Tasman
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash located at the intersection of the Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop in Tasman. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2:45 PM. Initial reports indicate that…
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Three Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Firearm Report in Petone
Three people have been taken into custody by police in Petone following reports of a possible firearm on East Street. Emergency services were called to the Lower Hutt suburb around 7:20 am on Good Friday. Armed police were deployed as…
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