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SH8 near Cromwell closed after truck rolls

· May 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A truck rolled on State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road. NZTA/Supplied State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed on Saturday morning following a truck crash overnight. A detour is...

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Trio’s narrow escape after boat sinks

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police...

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Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had...

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Man arrested following overnight fuel theft

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court following a report of fuel theft from a construction site in Waitematā West overnight. At about 3.20am, Police were notified...

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Worst March month for liquidations in 11 years

· May 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Construction remained the leading industry for company liquidations. RNZ / Nate McKinnon More companies went into liquidation in March 2026 than in any other March since...

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Appeal for information following crash, Avonside

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with...

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Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders

· April 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Police are warning people planning to take part in informal bike rides across Auckland that they’ll be watching and...

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Police warning to bike riders ahead of planned events

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding anyone considering joining informal bicycle rides across Auckland in coming weeks that we will be taking action. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, of Counties Manukau,...

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‘Loved ones lost’, recent rise in road deaths

· April 30, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police is disappointed at the concerning number of deaths on our roads over the past fortnight as they highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours every...

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DOC ranger saves horse with angle grinder

· April 30, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 April 2026 He was busy repairing the roof of historic stables at the Birchwood Homestead in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Mackenzie basin, when...