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Church Road, Pukete closed following crash

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Church Road, Pukete is closed following a serious crash. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported to emergency services just before 9:45pm.  Initial...

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Lanes blocked, SH1, Horsham Downs

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Lanes on State Highway 1 northbound near Horsham Downs are blocked following a motorcycle crash.  The incident was reported around 12.15pm.  One person is injured and...

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Partnerships to empower at-risk Rotorua youth

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More than 400 young people across Rotorua will be supported to stay engaged in education and develop employment skills, through two new funding partnerships totalling nearly...

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$2m grant secures Matakana Island lifeline

· September 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2.01 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Matakana Island’s Opureora Wharf, the island’s only vehicle and freight gateway, Regional Development...

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Police throw the book at new gang chapters in Ōpōtiki

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged two youth and four adults, following search warrants in Ōpōtiki today. Seven search warrants were executed by Eastern Bay of Plenty police across...

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Searches continue for missing woman Erika, Queenstown

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Otago Lakes Central Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant John Fookes:  Efforts are ongoing as searches continue for missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown....

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New Area Commander for Aoraki

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Aoraki has a new Area Commander, with Inspector Matt Scoles set to take up the role, beginning Monday...

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Ice warning, Napier – Taupō Road

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and a crash on SH 5. No injuries have been reported but weather conditions in...

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Ferry ‘Perfect Storm’ Fails to Arrive

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Interislander will soon be back to its full complement of vessels ahead of the busier spring and summer months, following Kaitaki...

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Charges laid following fraud investigation

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid multiple charges against a man who allegedly defrauded a company out of $2 million.  An investigation commenced in 2025 after it was alleged...

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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce growth that has resulted in more New Zealanders...

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New councillors to strengthen Game Animal Council

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments to the Game Animal Council (GAC) will broaden its expertise and ensure it has the community connections required to drive New Zealand’s largest-ever...

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Improving Blue Spring visitor experience

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Upgrades to visitor infrastructure at Te Waihou Blue Spring in South Waikato will help manage growing visitor numbers and protect the quality of the visitor experience,...

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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver’s seat

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance data today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says.   “Rates...