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Launched: investigation into tutor, Waikato, Bay of Plenty

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton, Waikato Police: Police and Oranga Tamariki are jointly conducting an investigation involving a community-based tutor. The tutor has previously...

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Update: Critical incident, Massey

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man has now been charged following a firearms incident in Massey on Wednesday night. Around 7.49pm on 21 October, Police responded to reports a man...

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Chief of Defence resigns

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is resigning, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Air Marshal Tony Davies has informed me that he’ll be...

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Fatality at rail crossing, Henderson

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a person has died at a rail crossing near Sturges Road Train Station this afternoon. Police were notified at about 2.55pm, after a...

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Incident at rail crossing, Henderson

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at an incident at Mt Lebanon Lane in Henderson. The incident, at the rail crossing near Sturges Road Train Station, was...

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SH76 Brougham Street upgrade moving to next stage

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A major upgrade of State Highway 76 Brougham Street in Christchurch is set to move into its second stage of key roading improvements, as a new...

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RIF grants fund completion of marae projects

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Grants from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will support two marae to strengthen their ability to serve as community hubs and offer refuge in times of emergency,...

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Drive safe this weekend!

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Eastern Road Policing Manager, Acting Inspector Andy Knox: It’s going to be a busy long weekend on Eastern District roads and...

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Name release: Mangawhai

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are now able to release the names of the two people who died at a property in Mangawhai on 20 October. They were James Martin...

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Investment in vital bridge to Monowai Valley

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest $6 million towards replacing the Monowai Suspension Bridge in western Southland, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson and South Island...

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Mangapurua Track reopens with new, safer bridges

· October 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 October 2026 Following its seasonal winter closure to cyclists, the track is ready to welcome summer visitors into the spectacular landscapes of Whanganui National...

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DOC releases rare knobbled weevils in Canterbury

· October 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 October 2026 The Canterbury knobbled weevil is one of New Zealand’s rarest beetles, and is known to be genetically ancient, or a ‘living fossil’....

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DOC and RealNZ unite for nature through national partnership

· October 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 October 2026 Source:  Joint media release DOC and RealNZ The three-year National Programme Partnership builds on decades of conservation investment and hands-on environmental work by...

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Hunting over Labour weekend? Take extra care

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Hunters heading out this Labour weekend are encouraged to take extra care. In the Pureora area, hunters can expect to see Police and Department of Conservation...

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Update: Wanted man arrested

· October 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a 22-year-old sought for failing to return to prison is back in custody. He failed to return to prison after being granted compassionate...