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Crash obstructing Waikato Expressway, northbound

· December 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway (SH1), northbound, near Hampton Downs.  While there have been no serious injuries,...

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Correction: Tawa off-ramp

· December 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A previous release stated the Tawa off-ramp was closed on SH1 following a single-vehicle crash.  The off-ramp (northbound) remains open, and traffic is being diverted through...

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Tawa off-ramp closed, SH 1

· December 21, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 by the Tawa off-ramp is completely closed following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the scene around 6.20am. One person received...

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Helping hands: Could care robots solve aged-care crisis?

· December 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including providing companionship for elderly people. RNZ / Philippa...

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State Highway 1, Dunsandel blocked by crash

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 1, Dunsandel, near the intersection with Selwyn Lake Road. Three cars were involved in the crash,...

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Ohaupo Road, Melville closed following crash

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Ohaupo Road, Melville is closed near Mount View Road following a crash. The crash, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, was reported just after 6pm. One...

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Selwyn Police save Christmas for hundreds

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Selwyn Police have prevented Christmas chaos, after a courier van, full of packages destined for underneath Christmas trees, was reported stolen on Friday 19 December. Following...

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Christchurch Police save Christmas for hundreds

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have prevented Christmas chaos, after a courier van, full of packages destined for underneath Christmas trees, was reported stolen on Friday 19 December. Following...

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State Highway 2, Dannevirke closed following crash

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Dannevirke is closed near Piripiri Road following a crash. The three-vehicle crash was reported at around 2:40pm. One person is believed to have...

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Serious crash, Kaiwaka

· December 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Kaiwaka, between Greenway and Mountain Roads. Police were called about 9.20am.  Initial indications...

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One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash

· December 19, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the crash about 8.25pm Friday. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Emergency services have responded to a serious motorcyle crash on State Highway 35, near...

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Top tips for safe and happy holiday journeys

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to keep Christmas travel easy and crash free by planning ahead for safe summer road trips....

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Youths using TikTok get big shock from quick cops

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham Police caught a group of youths on the job while they livestreamed their alleged car thefts at...

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Speed limit changes proposed

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Targeted speed limit changes are being proposed on state highways across the South Island after community concerns were raised about safety. Next month, New Zealand...

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Hide and seek win for Rotorua Beat Team

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A shoplifter stole over $13,000 worth of items then she hid in a wardrobe. She was found and arrested in Rotorua at the weekend. Area Prevention...

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Man arrested in Rotorua homicide investigation

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Rotorua Police have arrested a man for murder in connection to the death of Nicholas Mitchell last week. Mr Mitchell, 37, was found deceased in a...

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Road cleared following serious crash, Wesley

· December 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised the Maioro Street on-ramp has now been cleared following a multi vehicle crash in Wesley this morning. Police would like to thank...