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Police make additional arrests over east Auckland homicide

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two additional arrests in connection with a 2023 homicide investigation in Pt England. Operation Pastel investigated the murder of 32-year-old Charles Pongi after...

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Lane blocked: SH20, Auckland

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 20 is down to one lane due to a rubbish fire in the left west bound lane near the Lambie Drive offramp. The fire...

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Sudden death, Tauriko

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a water-related incident in Tauriko this afternoon.  Emergency services were called about 2.55pm to a location off Poripori Road, where a...

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Name release: Ripirō Beach deaths

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now names of the two men who died following a water related incident on Ripirō Beach between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully on 3...

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Over 70 per cent decrease in citizenship wait times

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Citizenship wait times have reached a new low under this Government, with continued focus on efficient application processing, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today.   “Despite a comparable number...

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Deer removal a summer boost for Pukenui/Anchor Island

· January 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 January 2026 During annual checks of islands in Dusky Sound and Preservation Inlet – areas managed to remain deer-free – three deer were removed:...

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New pilot helps small businesses harness AI

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new pilot programme will help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Artificial intelligence...

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Electricity regulator set for increased authority

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Energy Minister Simon Watts says the Government is taking decisive action to ensure Kiwis get a fair deal on electricity by strengthening the Electricity Authority.  “Kiwis...

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Top Auckland Web Design Agencies 2026 Review

· January 13, 2026

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Top Auckland Web Design Agencies 2026 Review Kiwi Web Design has released its updated Top Web Design Agencies in Auckland guide for 2026. The independently...

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Information sought following aggravated robberies

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information following a spate of robberies in the Hutt Valley. About 1.30am on Saturday 10 January, Police were notified...

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Body recovered, Waikato River

· January 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner: Police have recovered a body inside a vehicle in the Waikato River, believed to be missing 39-year-old...

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Appeal for information following Sydenham arson

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called...

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Update – Incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Nigel Affleck: Police can now confirm one person has been critically injured after an incident in Highbury this afternoon. Officers were called...

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Further appeal in Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the...

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State Highway 1, Rakaia closed following crash

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway is closed near Hatfield Overdale Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:50pm. Three people have been seriously injured,...

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River Road near Clarkin Road closed, Fairfield

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A section of River Road near Clarkin Road will be closed until at least 6pm while Police conduct a vehicle recovery. Motorists are asked to use...