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Update: Bucklands Beach fatal fire

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB: Police investigating the fatal fire at Bucklands Beach are asking for the public’s assistance in...

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The bizarre case of a car theft that allegedly wasn’t

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have recovered firearms, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle, and filed a raft of charges against the self-proclaimed victim. The 36-year-old...

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Kaikōura fires

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand in relation to multiple large fires in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road...

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Fire in Whangārei Hospital carpark

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a fire in the carpark at Whangārei Hospital. Fire and Emergency NZ are currently leading the response, however Police are present...

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Crown facilitator to support Waitaki District Council

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A Crown facilitator will be appointed to assist Waitaki District Council to amend and resubmit its water service delivery plan under Local Water Done Well, Local...

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Road closed, Moutere Highway

· October 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Moutere Highway, between Maisey and Old Coach Road, is closed following a fire. Police received report of the fire around 12.40am today. One person was treated...

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Next steps for Roads of National Significance

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Combined funding of nearly $1.2 billion will see the Government’s Roads of National Significance programme move to the next phase of development, Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

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Two arrested following Birkenhead aggravated robbery

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are making positive progress following an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store earlier this month. At about 1.35pm on 1 October, Police responded to reports...

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Death following fire, Riwaka

· October 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following a fire at a Riwaka address yesterday. Emergency services were called to the property about 10.50am on Sunday after a report...

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RIF projects create jobs, support communities

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Projects backed by the Regional Infrastructure Fund are creating resilient communities and local employment opportunities, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Social Development and Employment Minister...