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Breakthrough in SH2 Waioweka Gorge

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government After three weeks of intensive work, SH2 through Waioweka Gorge will re-open to the public tomorrow Monday 9 February for single-lane controlled access, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says....

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Fatal crash, Dairy Flat

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am....

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Road blocked, State Highway 2, Kaitoke

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road, is blocked in both directions after a crash. Police were notified of the three-vehicle crash about 4pm....

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Lanes blocked, Northern motorway

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā The Northern motorway, near Moir Hill Road, is blocked due to a vehicle being on fire. One northbound lane remains open as emergency services...

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Tails wagging as over 1,700 pet bonds lodged

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 1,700 pet bonds have now been lodged with Tenancy Services since the pet bond system started on 1 December 2025, Housing Minister Chris Bishop...

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One year on, Fast-track is building NZ’s future

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the Coalition Government’s Fast-track approvals system opening for business, New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure...

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Ministry of Justice publishes Long-Term Insights Briefing

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Ministry of Justice publishes Long-Term Insights Briefing gure class=”featured-image”> The Ministry of Justice has released its second Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) on The...

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Death following water-related incident, Thames

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a water related incident in Thames. Emergency services were called to Tararu Road just before midday. The person was pulled from...

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Information sought after body located, Westshore, Napier

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley of Hawke’s Bay Crime Squad: An investigation has been launched into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy who...

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RIF funding supports 100 new homes in Kaikohe

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $4 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for infrastructure to support the Bisset Road social housing project in Kaikohe, Regional Development Minister...

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Body located, Napier

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A body has been located at a beach in Napier. At around 8:25pm on Thursday 5 February, Police were notified that a body was seen in...

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Five apprehended following burglary in Upper Hutt

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following a burglary at a commercial premises in Upper Hutt overnight. Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Wade...

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Ministers welcome settlement for psychologists

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for psychologists employed by Health New Zealand,...

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Police appeal for information to locate pair, Christchurch

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Roy Appley: Christchurch Police investigating the burglary of two mountain bikes are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two people pictured....

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RIF investment supports Māori horticulture

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Government investment in two horticulture developments on underutilised Māori land will unlock economic potential in Northland and Waikato, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development...

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Man arrested following Taupō CBD fire

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The quick action of Police has resulted in the arrest of one person following an investigation into a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui...

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Lanes blocked, Southern Motorway, Auckland

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police The Southern motorway is down to one lane following a four-vehicle crash this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at 4.05pm. One vehicle has flipped...

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Joint action stops 4.2 tonnes of cocaine

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand agencies have collaborated with French authorities in a major international operation that has intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia, Customs Minister Casey...

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Crime spree ends in custody

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have thwarted a small crime wave across a west Auckland suburb, with a man facing a raft of burglary charges. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit...

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Woman arrested after elderly people targeted

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today,...

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Name release, fatal crash, Springston

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston....

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Road closed, Cambridge Road near SH 1

· February 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 is closed following a two-vehicle collision, reported just after 2pm. Three people are injured, one in...