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Update: Serious crash, State Highway 1, Ohau Point
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second person sustained serious injuries...
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New Year’s Honours – David Corner honoured with New Zealand Order of Merit Award
Source: IHC 31 December 2025 – David Corner has dedicated his life’s work to advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and he has now been honoured...
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New Year’s Honours – Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan congratulates seven personnel, both paid and volunteer, from Ashburton, Leeston, Amberley, Napier, Wairoa, Te Aroha and...
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Defence News – Naval officer decorated for leadership of response to sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Commodore Andrew Brown RNZN (Retd) has been awarded the Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD) In the New Year Honours List 2026 for his leadership of New Zealand’s...
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State Highway 1 near Ohau Point blocked by serious crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 near Ohau Point is blocked following a serious crash this morning. Police were notified at 9.38am that two vehicles had collided. Initial information...
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Teishallia Te Paea homicide – further appeal for information
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police continue to make enquiries into the death of Teishallia Te Paea and...
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Naturing countdown – our top stories of 2025
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s been a big year for nature! We take a look back and count down some of the biggest naturing stories from 2025… 10: New...
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Māori excel in New Year Honours 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora e mua – Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give...
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Fatal crash, Orini, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Orini, Waikato early this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, at the intersection of Orini...
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Royal recognition for Youth Aid officer
Source: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated a Police Youth Aid officer who is recognised today with a royal honour. Senior Constable Grant Watts, based at Palmerston North...
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Security – Walk Without Fear Trust Urges Kiwis to Keep Each Other Safe This New Year’s Eve
Source: Authority PR The Walk Without Fear Trust is urging New Zealanders to look out for one another and act responsibly as the country heads into New Year’s Eve celebrations....
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Five climate disasters that disrupted children’s lives in 2025
Source: Save the Children In 2025, children were deeply affected by climate disasters around the world – from heatwaves that forced schools to close to flash floods and storms that flattened...
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Fatal crash: Tangoio
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Tangoio earlier today. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just after...
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Man charged, vehicle impounded after antisocial road user activity
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following an antisocial road user gathering in Gisborne overnight. In the early hours of this morning, 30 December,...
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Name release, New Plymouth house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a house fire in Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth on 24 December. He was 49-year-old...
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Local insight and fast action leads to recovery of stolen goods
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking and local knowledge by Hamilton Police have helped recover more than $1700 worth of stolen groceries in the city this morning. Members of the...
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Four youths apprehended following burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police are thanking members of the public for their assistance leading to four youths being apprehended for a burglary in Dunedin Central today. At around...
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State Highway 2, Tangoio closed following crash
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Tangoio is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash north of Tangoio Settlement Road was reported just after 11:40am. Initial indications are...
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Police Eagle takes flight to stop dangerous road behaviour
Source: New Zealand Police Police are sending a clear message ahead of New Year’s Eve: reckless and anti-social behaviour on our roads will not be tolerated. Officers will be out...
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Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Auckland City Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves: Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the...
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New year – New inflight biosecurity video
Source: New Zealand Government The new inflight biosecurity video delivers a clear and urgent message to all international air passengers regarding their responsibility to safeguard New Zealand’s primary industries and...
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Man dies after being struck by car in Napier on 26 December
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 26 December. The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man...
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Correction: Date man struck by car in Napier
Source: New Zealand Police A media release earlier today regarding a man who had died after being struck by a car in Napier contained an incorrect date. The man was...
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SH57 from Shannon to Tokomaru, east of Foxton, closed due to crash
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are asked to avoid the road between Shannon and Tokomaru in Central District this morning due to a truck roll-over. The truck crashed just north...
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Keep safe and happy in Hawke’s Bay these holidays
Source: New Zealand Police As holiday-makers enjoy their time in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, Police have advice for both locals and visitors about how to ensure we head into 2026...
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Man dies after being struck by car in Napier on 27 December
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after being struck by a car in Napier on 27 December. The incident occurred at around 10.10pm on McGrath Street. The man...
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Weather News – Going out with a Bang: Heavy Rain and Gales to end 2025 – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 29th December 2025 – Thursday 1st January 2026 As the final week of 2025 unfolds, MetService is forecasting a mix of rain, wind, thunderstorms, and...