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FMA Seeks Liquidation of More Chance Voight Entities Amidst Financial Concerns
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has applied to the High Court to liquidate an additional 25 entities associated with the Rangiora-based Chance Voight Group. This action stems from significant concerns regarding the Group's management and its ability to meet financial…
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Homicide Investigation Launched in Lower Hutt
Police have launched a homicide investigation in Lower Hutt after a man was discovered unresponsive on Malone Road, Waterloo, yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:15 am following reports of a man lying on the ground outside…
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Road Blocked in Lower Moutere After Serious Crash
Edwards Road in Lower Moutere is currently blocked at its intersection with Central Road due to a crash. The incident, involving a car and a cyclist, was reported shortly after 12:40 pm. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious…
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Four Arrested in New Plymouth Double Burglary
Four young adults and a youth are in custody following a late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth. Police were called to an abandoned building on Powderham Street around 12:30 am on Tuesday, April 7, after reports of people breaking glass…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact New Zealand this weekend, bringing a combination of damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and coastal inundation. A Red Strong Wind Warning has been issued for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island on Sunday, with forecasts…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to make landfall across New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing a significant threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal inundation. MetService has issued several Severe Weather Watches and Warnings, including Red…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from April 12 to April 17, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work across various Auckland motorways. Work delayed by adverse…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to impact New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing a significant threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal inundation. MetService has issued several Severe Weather Watches and Warnings, including Red Warnings, for…
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Kaimai Range Blocked by Truck Breakdowns, Causing Major Delays
State Highway 29, also known as the Kaimai Range, is currently blocked following a truck breakdown earlier this morning. Police were first alerted to a truck breakdown on the Matamata side of the summit around 7:50 am. Shortly after, at…
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West Auckland Police Arrests Target Gangs and Firearms
Police in West Auckland have apprehended several individuals in separate operations focused on firearms offenses. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, with support from the Organised Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a property linked to the Headhunters Motorcycle Gang…
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Cyclone Vaianu Prompts Red Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu is expected to track southwards across the North Island on Sunday, April 12. Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula have been placed under a Red warning for wind, signifying…
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Police Investigate Major Diesel Theft from Marton Business
Police are investigating the theft of approximately 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business. The incident occurred on Tuesday between 4:20 am and 4:50 am. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook stated that two individuals arrived in a light truck and were…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Mobility Scooter Crash in New Plymouth
Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday, March 5, at approximately 4:15 p.m., police were called to a report of two people falling off a mobility scooter while…
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled for April
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Auckland region. The work is scheduled to take place on various sections of the highway between Sunday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 15,…
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Man Found Deceased on Malone Road, Lower Hutt
Police are attending a sudden death on Malone Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington. A report was received at 8:15 am this morning concerning a man located on the ground outside an address. Emergency services confirmed the man has died at…
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Police Dog Unit Crucial in Rapid Wellington Ram-Raid Arrests
A police dog unit was instrumental in the quick apprehension of four young males following a ram-raid in Miramar, Wellington, with arrests made within an hour of the initial report. The incident began shortly after 2:10 am when police received…
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Papanui Death Ruled Non-Suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a person in Papanui, Christchurch, is not suspicious. A post-mortem examination has been completed, and the death has been referred to the Coroner. Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore stated, "The post-mortem examination for the…
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Scooter Thief Apprehended After Failed Theft Attempt
A man's attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington early this morning was thwarted by police, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred around 12:20 am when a man was observed entering a property on Mount Wellington Highway and…
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Weather
New Zealand is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and hazardous seas across parts of the country from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 13th. Although the system is…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to make landfall on New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, 2026, bringing a significant threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal inundation. MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook detailing the potential impacts.…
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Unexplained Death Investigation Underway in Christchurch
A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui, Christchurch, as police continue their investigation into an unexplained death. Officers were called to a Main North Road property around 2:40pm yesterday after a person was found in a…
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FMA Urges Focus on Financial Reporting Quality Amid Global Uncertainty
The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) is calling on directors, preparers, and auditors to prioritize the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting amidst ongoing global uncertainty. This directive follows the release of the FMA's Financial…
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Police Seek Public Assistance After Hamilton East Assault
Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man and a vehicle following an assault in Hamilton East. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February, around 5:40 PM on Clyde Street. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was understandably…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Multi-Hazard Event
MetService has issued a severe weather warning, with Cyclone Vaianu expected to move across the North Island on Sunday, April 12. This multi-hazard event could be life-threatening due to a combination of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal inundation. The…
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State Highway 2 Blocked by Slip in Waioeka Gorge
State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, south of Opotiki, is blocked due to a slip that occurred overnight. Contractors are on site, and motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Additionally, surface flooding is noticeable in other areas of…
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Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
New Zealand's MetService has issued severe weather warnings as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, expected to impact the North Island on Sunday, April 12. The cyclone is predicted to bring potentially life-threatening winds, heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions. A Strong Wind…
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Christchurch Police Seek Public Assistance Following Two Assaults
Christchurch Police are investigating two assaults that are believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking public assistance. The first incident reported was a stabbing at Bradford Park on Wednesday, March 18, around 10:15 PM. The victim was taken…
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Dunedin Southern Motorway Reopens After Digger Incident; Police Seek Information
The Dunedin Southern Motorway in Burnside has reopened following an incident this morning where a digger partially came off a truck, blocking multiple lanes. The motorway was closed in both directions between the Main South Road on-ramp and Caversham Valley…
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Two Men Arrested in Separate Fuel Theft Attempts
Two men are facing court today following separate incidents of attempted fuel theft in Christchurch and Hamilton. Prompt calls from the public led to the arrests. In Christchurch, around 4 am, police responded to a report of someone attempting to…