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Court fines clampdown shifts into overdrive

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s initiative to clamp or seize cars from people not paying court  fines is shifting into overdrive with a nationwide operation taking place tomorrow, Justice Minister...

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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Marlborough Sounds

· August 18, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Tennyson Inlet and Fitzroy Bay areas...

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Serious crash, Hastings

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 51, Awatoto is currently closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike just south of Waitangi Road was reported...

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Appeal for information following crash, Timaru:

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash earlier today in Timaru are seeking information from the public.  At around 11:40am today (18 August) Police were called to a collision...

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Appeal for information following assault, Christchurch

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police investigating a reported assault on Saturday 8 August are seeking the public’s assistance.  The assault was reported to Police at around 1:20am and occurred...

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New peer-led beds for a better crisis response

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South...

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Police not playing ball with burglar’s excuse

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police saw right through an alleged burglar’s excuse in Wiri, issuing him a red card to court. A call was made to Police at 11.30pm on...

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Delays expected: SH16, Point Chevalier

· August 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 16 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.35pm, after a northbound vehicle hit the...