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Green light for garden sheds and garages
Source: New Zealand Government Thanks to the Red Tape Tipline homeowners building garden sheds, sleepouts, or garages will face less red tape and fewer delays by the end of this...
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Investigation launched after man critically injured – Stokes Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: An investigation has been launched after a man was allegedly shot and critically injured in Stokes Valley this morning. Emergency...
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Fatal crash – Wairarapa
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in South Wairarapa earlier today. The two-vehicle crash on Bidwills Cutting Road at the intersection with...
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Police crack down on unlawful hunting in Wairarapa
Source: New Zealand Police Masterton Police are taking action against unlawful hunters, with a number of people before the courts facing charges relating to illegal poaching activity. A man was...
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Wrong-way crash seriously injures 2 drivers
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have serious injuries after a head-on crash on the Northern Motorway at Wainui this morning. One of the vehicles involved was a stolen Toyota...
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Vehicle search leads to great result
Source: New Zealand Police Two officers patrolling in Northcote overnight have uncovered a stash of ammunition, drugs and a gun. Just before 1am, officers stopped a BMW travelling along Ocean...
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Aggravated robbery, Ngāruawāhia
Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station in Ngāruawāhia overnight. At around 12.55am on Friday, July 25 a vehicle arrived at the...
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Fatal crash, Huntly
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Waikato One person has died after the earlier single-vehicle crash on Rotowaro Road, Huntly. The road remains closed while emergency services work at the scene....
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Two arrested following search warrant in Te Kauwhata
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested after a search warrant in relation to a number of stolen vehicles in the Te Kauwhata area. Today, Police executed a...
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Name release, fatal crash, Waipa
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on Cambridge Road on 30 June. He was, 44-year-old Sean Peter...
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UPDATE: Top of the South state highways – SH6 Rocks Road to reopen today
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Friday 18 July 3:25pm Emergency works on the bluff above State Highway 6 Rocks Road are almost complete and the route will soon be safe...
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Are you a responsible pet owner?
Source: Auckland Council Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives. But while loving...
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Check out some great low-cost summer accommodation
Source: Auckland Council If you’re dreaming of an affordable summer holiday by the beach that doesn’t involve hours of driving and having to pitch a tent, Auckland Council has a...
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Wellington Police seize property for non-payment of fines in manner contrary to law
Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority 8 May 2025 The Independent Police Conduct Authority received four complaints concerning Wellington Police officers obtaining a warrant and seizing vehicles for unpaid fines in...
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Custody officer uses unjustified force in Manukau Custody Unit
Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority Custody officer used unjustified force in Manukau Custody Unit 17 April 2025 The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a custody officer used unjustified...
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Massey sponsors Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal events
Source: Massey University Physical activity events of any nature provide competitors with the opportunity to test their abilities against others, face a challenge they’ve set themselves, take time out to...
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Speech – Governor-General’s address at the Cook Islands 60th Constitution Day Ceremony
Source: Government House Tēnā koutou, kia orana tātou katoatoa – and my very warmest Pacific greetings to you all. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: Sir Tom Marsters, King’s Representative to the...
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Fatal crash, Waitahuna
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two-vehicle crash today, south of Waitahuna. Emergency services were called to the crash on Manuka Gorge Highway, about 4:50pm. Sadly,...
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Police cracking down on illegal hunting in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police are reminding hunters to stop and think before trespassing onto private land or else face the consequences. “Everyone has the right to feel...
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Appeal for information following crash, Inglewood
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a crash in Inglewood on Saturday 26 July are wanting to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. At around 6:10pm, Police were called...
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Drugs, cash and a gun seized in Pahiatua
Source: New Zealand Police A 36-year-old man faces a range of charges after Police seized cash, cannabis, methamphetamine and a stolen firearm in Pahiatua yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, Police observed...
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Fatal crash, Waitohu Valley Road, Manakau
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Manakau this afternoon. At around 4.15pm, Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on...
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Close the gate on rural thefts
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates. A key focus for Police is preventing crime...
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Operation Round Up a significant blow to Hells Angels
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Whanganui chapter today, in a huge blow to their stranglehold in...
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Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Burnside
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for any information that could help locate the vehicle pictured, or any witnesses that may have information, following an aggravated robbery of a...
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Fatal crash – Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following the crash last night on State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police around 7:20pm. One person died...
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Serious crash, SH31, Hauturu
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists intending to travel to Kawhia should delay travel if possible, following a single-vehicle crash this evening. One person has serious injuries after their car left...