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Name release: Hatea River, Whangārei

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died following a water related incident at Hatea River, Whangārei on 5 September. He was Ryan Henry Samson, 43,...

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Ferry Road open, Christchurch

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place is now open following a crash around 5.30am.  Two people were taken to hospital, one in a critical...

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More improvements to strengthen Local Govt Act

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Further changes to a Bill aimed at strengthening the Local Government Act to support councils’ focus on core services and improving systems have been introduced to...

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Susan O’Regan appointed QEII National Trust Chair

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has today announced the appointment of Susan O’Regan as Chair of the QEII National Trust Board.  Queen Elizabeth II National Trust is...

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Historic Otago bridge set for replacement

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop today announced $3.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to replace Albert Burn Bridge on...

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Ferry Road blocked, Christchurch

· September 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston is blocked following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.  The incident was reported to...

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Fatal crash, Waimate

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waimate. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near O’Neills Road was reported at...

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State Highway 1, Waimate closed following crash

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Makikihi is closed at the intersection with O’Neills Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 2:20pm.  Initial indications...

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Record number of Australian visitors boosts NZ tourism

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.  Figures released today...

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Better planning frees 1500 bed nights in Hawke’s Bay

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Patients at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital are getting home faster, with better planning freeing up more than 1,500 bed nights over the past year,...

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Tech – Tim Cook enters a new chapter with Samsung

· September 14, 2026

Source: Samsung Electronics New Zealand Following a period of global attention around one of technology’s most recognisable names, another Tim Cook has made a significant change. Auckland, New Zealand –...

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Hornets’ eradication response enters crucial phase

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The fight to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is entering a critical phase as warmer weather increases the risk of any surviving queens emerging from...

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Fatalities following water incident, Tangimoana

· September 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute:  Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray  Two people have died and another has been taken to hospital following a water incident near the mouth of...