Category: world
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Emergency services are attending a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Ōtāhuhu. The incident, involving several vehicles, occurred on State Highway 1 close to the northbound Princes Street off-ramp and was reported to Police around 9:30 am. Multiple individuals…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Arapaepae Road in Levin
Arapaepae Road, also known as State Highway 57 in Levin, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 2:30 AM. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. The road is anticipated to be…
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One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Waiohau
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Waiohau. Police were alerted to the incident around 5:15 PM, discovering the sole occupant deceased at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is currently examining the location, leading to…
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One Dead in Early Morning Motorway Crash
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway in Onehunga early this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6:15 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on March 21, 2026, at 20:07:26 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 29.271S, 179.071W, with a depth of 302 kilometers. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. The…
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Winding Creek Road Closed After Single-Vehicle Crash in Southland
Winding Creek Road in Southland is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash, according to police. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 12:40 AM. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Authorities…
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Serious Crash Blocks Northbound Motorway in Auckland
A serious crash involving two vehicles on the South-Western Motorway in Auckland has blocked northbound lanes. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway or delay their travel. The…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has been detected in the region of the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The seismic event occurred on March 21, 2026, at 10:25:59 UTC. The earthquake's epicenter was located at geographic coordinates 30.213S and 177.160W, with a…
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Man Charged in Amberley Serious Assault
Police have charged one man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Amberley last week. The incident took place on Thursday, March 19, at an address on Racecourse Road. A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with…
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One Dead, One Injured in Fatal State Highway 2 Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, this morning. Police were called to the scene near McMillan Road just before 7am. Sadly, one person was found deceased at the scene. Another person sustained…
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Major Delays Expected on SH 2 After Waipaoa Crash
Motorists are facing significant delays, potentially lasting several hours, following a crash on State Highway 2 at Waipaoa. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Matawai Road. Authorities are advising drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles,…
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Body Recovered in Lake Manapouri Search for Missing Man
Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri have recovered a body from the lake. On Saturday, March 14, around 6:15 p.m., police received a report that a man had fallen overboard from a vessel approximately 1 kilometer offshore…
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Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Exercise Planned for Lake Tekapo
The Tekapo community is advised of a significant multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise, Operation Oasis, scheduled to take place from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. The exercise will be held at Lake Tekapo and is designed as…
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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 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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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Man Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Auckland Attack
A 49-year-old man has been charged with serious offenses following an alleged attack on a woman in Auckland over the weekend. The investigation, dubbed Operation Moller, began on Sunday after a member of the public found the injured woman in…
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Logging Truck Fire Blocks Western Bay Road in Waihaha
Western Bay Road in Waihaha, Taupō, is currently blocked due to a logging truck fire that occurred this evening. Police were alerted to the incident, situated between Kuratau Hydro Road and Karangahape Road, at approximately 5:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries…
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Driver Arrested with Arsenal of Weapons After Traffic Stop
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a traffic stop in Hamilton uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons. The incident began on Friday when officers stopped a vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for driving while disqualified. During the…