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East Coast drownings prompt water safety warning

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Mahia Peninsula. Supplied Police are asking the public to take care in the water after two separate drownings on the North Island’s East Coast in 24...

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State Highway 1, Rakaia closed following crash

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway is closed near Hatfield Overdale Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 5:50pm. Three people have been seriously injured,...

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River Road near Clarkin Road closed, Fairfield

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A section of River Road near Clarkin Road will be closed until at least 6pm while Police conduct a vehicle recovery. Motorists are asked to use...

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Name release – swimmer missing in Waikato River

· January 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can name the man that is missing after a water-related incident on Saturday 10 January. He was 25-year-old Teananga Tiotia, of Hamilton. Police are supporting...

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Ten movies we can’t wait to see in 2026

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand As a new year of cinema beckons, we look to the upcoming releases inspiring the most excitement. Sentimental Value Play videoPause video This video is hosted...

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Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced

· January 12, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: this story contains details that may disturb some readers. Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to...