OSI archive

Transport

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Gun pointed at man before assault, theft

· January 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The pair demanded his keys and took his car – a Volkswagon with distinctive mags. Supplied / Police A man has been left shaken after having...

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Information sought following stolen vehicle

· January 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on a vehicle following an aggravated robbery in Whangārei on Boxing Day. At about 12.20am on 26 December,...

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2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed

· January 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Earth Sciences NZ 2025 was the country’s fourth-hottest year on record, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) annual climate report. The report found...

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Name release – fatal incident, Wanaka

· January 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in Wanaka on 5 January.  He was 85-year-old David Simmers of Wanaka. Emergency services were...

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Appeal following boat theft in Whangārei

· January 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following the brazen theft of a boat from a commercial yard in Whangārei on Tuesday 6 January. Thanks to quick action...

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Fatal crash: Dairy Flat

· January 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following the serious crash on Pine Valley Road, Dairy Flat yesterday. At around 12:50pm emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash....