Tag: auckland
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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Flee and Ramming Incident Near St Lukes
Two people have been taken into custody following a police pursuit that began near Victor Street and Great North Road this morning. The incident started shortly after 10 am when police observed a vehicle being driven erratically and signalled for…
Law Enforcement St LukesPolice pursuitVehicle rammingArrestEagle helicopterAucklandEaster holidayNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland. The work will take place between Monument Road and Heaven Road, commencing on Wednesday, April 8th, and running nightly from 9pm…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 2AucklandMaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad WorkInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early April
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland during early April. The work is weather dependent and may be subject to change. Residents are advised to check the NZTA…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosureDetourNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic BulletinNZTA Auckland
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Woman Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year-old woman is heading to court after a police pursuit on Auckland's North Shore. The incident began around 3 a.m. when police spotted a stolen Nissan hatchback in Wairau Valley. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the…
Law Enforcement Police ChaseStolen VehicleNorth ShoreAucklandDangerous DrivingFailing to StopCourtNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late March
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) in Auckland later this month. The work, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, will take place between Blackbridge Road and…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 22Motorway MaintenanceNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTraffic ManagementRoad ClosuresInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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49 New Police Officers Graduate in Porirua
Forty-nine new police constables have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. The 393 recruit wing celebrated their attestation today with friends and family present. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey…
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State Highway 1 Maintenance in Manurewa
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Manurewa, Auckland. The work will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance…
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Auckland SH1 Northbound Link Closed Tonight for Urgent Repairs
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking urgent barrier maintenance on Auckland's state highway network tonight, March 9. A closure is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound to SH16 westbound link from 10 PM to 5 AM. This closure…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland, scheduled to take place from Sunday, February 22 to Thursday, February 26. The work will affect Tristram Avenue, the Auckland Harbour Bridge,…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceAuckland Harbour BridgeTristram AvenueRoad ClosuresTransportNZTA Auckland
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Dangerous Driver Arrested with Children in Car
A 40-year-old man is set to appear in Auckland District Court on February 19, facing charges of failing to stop and ill-treatment or neglect of a child. The arrest followed a pursuit that began around 12:20 AM when police observed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Dangerous DrivingPolice PursuitChild NeglectAucklandCourt AppearanceTraffic OffenceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highways and local roads throughout February. The work includes overnight closures and restrictions on State Highway 1 (SH1) and several local roads to ensure safety…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosuresDetoursBridge DemolitionFebruary 2026NZTA Auckland
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and SH1 to Close for Maintenance
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising of upcoming maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network. From Monday, February 2 to Tuesday, February 3, between 10pm and 5am, a full northbound closure will be in effect on SH1 from…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. The primary focus will be on State Highway 16 (SH16) in the Kumeu Township area, with work scheduled from Tuesday, January 27, to…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 16Kumeu TownshipMaintenanceRoad ClosureTraffic ManagementNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20) in Auckland from Tuesday, January 27 to Thursday, January 29. The work will affect the southbound lanes between Hillsborough Road and Queenstown…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle in Auckland
Auckland Central Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Tuesday evening after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle with a stolen car. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when police received information about a stolen Toyota Vitz being driven on Great…
Law EnforcementTransportation AucklandPoliceStolen VehicleRammingArrestReckless DrivingAssault with a WeaponNew Zealand Police
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Northern North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for several northern areas of the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, localised downpours, and potential thunderstorms from Monday evening through Tuesday. Northland can expect 90 to 110 mm of rain, with accumulations…
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State Highway 20 Southbound Lane Expansion Project Begins Mid-January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to begin a significant safety improvement project on State Highway 20 (SH20) starting mid-January and concluding in late March 2026. The project aims to increase the capacity of the southbound lanes just…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 20Waka KotahiRoadworksAucklandSouthbound LanesTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January 11
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Sunday, January 11. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Residents are advised…
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New North Road in Kingsland Reopens After Crash
New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, has reopened to traffic in both directions following a lunchtime crash. Police inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Motorists are urged to drive carefully this Christmas Eve to ensure safe arrival…
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Auckland Man Charged After Wilful Damage Incidents
A Police investigation in Auckland's Whenuapai has led to charges against a 34-year-old man for two counts of wilful damage. The incidents, which occurred on December 9 and 11, 2025, involved damage to a woman's vehicle. The accused is scheduled…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandWhenuapaiWaitematā WestRyan BuntingWilful DamageWaitākere District CourtCCTVNew Zealand Police
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Traffic Disrupted in Kingsland Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
A crash in Kingsland has blocked New North Road, causing delays. Emergency services are attending the scene where a pickup truck collided with multiple vehicles. The incident occurred near the intersection of King Street at 12.20pm. While no serious injuries…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues KingslandAucklandNew North RoadTraffic IncidentCrashNew Zealand PoliceJarred Williamson
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Serious Crash in Mount Eden Causes Delays
A serious crash in Mount Eden, Auckland City, is causing significant delays for motorists. The incident, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Roads. Police were alerted to the crash at approximately 11.40am.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Mount EdenAucklandDominion RoadBalmoral RoadCrashSerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Māngere Fatal Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in Māngere on December 3. He was Jagpreet Singh, 20, of Auckland. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time," police said. Enquiries into…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementTransportation Jagpreet SinghAucklandMāngereFatal CrashNew Zealand PoliceAccidentDeath
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Robot Caregivers, Language Trauma
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage, and a robot designer based in London, Rich Walker, is discussing the challenges of creating robot caregivers to help fill some of those gaps. It said a new report…
HealthScience & TechnologySocial IssuesBusinessWeatherRoboticsMedical ScienceEducationFoodEnvironmentComputers and InternetTransportationGeneral Weather RNZRobot CaregiversMāoriTe Reo TraumaAucklandDog AttacksLittle Blue PenguinsRNZ News
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
A police investigation into drug sales across New Zealand's North Island has led to the seizure of vehicles, cash, guns, drugs, and thousands of banned vapes in Wellington and Auckland. The operation, targeting methamphetamine sales, uncovered illicit vape products containing…
Law EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegal North IslandWellingtonAucklandDrugsFirearmsAsset Recovery UnitNew Zealand Police
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Auckland SH2 Maintenance Planned for January 2026
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures and stop/go traffic management on State Highway 2 (SH2) in early January, as maintenance work gets underway. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place between Steen Road and…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for January 6
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Lincoln Road and Brigham Creek roundabout on Tuesday, January 6, between 10pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is weather dependent and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 16NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficLincoln RoadBrigham CreekNZTA Auckland
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Stolen 'Infinite Sea' Artwork
Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a distinctive art piece, ‘Infinite Sea’, stolen during a burglary in Piha, west Auckland on 6 December 2025. The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit is investigating the incident. Detective Sergeant Anna…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandPihaWaitematā West Tactical Crime UnitInfinite SeaAnna FreestoneBurglaryTheftNew Zealand Police
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Moped Rider Arrested After Failing to Stop for Police in Auckland
A moped rider was arrested in Auckland after failing to stop for police overnight. The incident began around 12.30am when officers noticed a moped travelling without a headlight in Mt Albert. Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin, Auckland City West Area Response…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues AucklandMopedPoliceArrestTraffic ViolationMt AlbertNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops
Auckland police seized two firearms in separate incidents overnight. During vehicle stops in central Auckland, officers pulled over a vehicle on Customs Street West around 12:20 a.m. According to Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, officers noticed a…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandFirearmsVehicle StopCrimeWayne KitcherNew Zealand PoliceAuckland District Court