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Two flown to hospital after jetboat crash

· January 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Two people have been flown to hospital following a jetboat crash in Otago. Emergency services were called to Makarora, in the...

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Crash, SH1 closed, Selwyn

· January 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Main South Road is closed near Selwyn Lake Road, following a single-vehicle crash about 7.30pm. The crash involved a signal box at the train...

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Infant baby formula recalled over possible toxins

· January 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The affected Alfamino infant formula brand. Supplied / MPI A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has...

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Tennis: Jovic and Jones advance at ASB Classic

· January 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz After...

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Two-vehicle crash in Dairy Flat puts one in hospital

· January 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Pine Valley Road, Dairy Flat. Google Maps / supplied One person is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Auckland’s Dairy Flat. Emergency services are at...

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State Highway 1, Karapiro, blocked

· January 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, Tirau Road, southeast of Karapiro, is blocked following a single vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the crash at around 1:10pm. There...

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Serious crash, Pine Valley Road, Dairy Flat

· January 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police District: Waitematā Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Pine Valley Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 12:50pm....

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Serious crash, Curletts Road, Hillmorton

· January 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Curletts Road, State Highway 75, is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash. The crash, which involved a car and a motorbike, was reported to emergency services...

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32C day looms as ‘unusually’ hot weather arrives

· January 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The east coast of the country was projected to be particularly hot and dry, especially in Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough and Canterbury, Makgabutlane said (file image). RNZ...

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Man charged after theft of war plaques

· January 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Invercargill Police have charged a 44-year-old man with theft following the removal of veteran war plaques from St John Cemetery. Between 28 October and 22 November,...