Police officer dies after car rams patrol vehicle in Nelson
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has died from injuries sustained after a car rammed a police vehicle in Nelson's Buxton Square on New Year's Day. Another officer remains in critical condition following the incident. A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
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4 outlets · Homicide investigation launched after fatal incident in Hamilton
One person has died and three others were seriously injured following a violent incident in Fairfield shortly after midnight. Police have launched a homicide investigation after a child was killed and a woman and two children were injured. A 34-year-old man is currently in hospital under police guard.
+48 outlets · Senior Sergeant killed and officer injured in Nelson vehicle incident
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has died after being struck by a vehicle during a foot patrol in Nelson's Buxton Square carpark on New Year's Eve. Her colleague, Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, is now in stable condition following surgery. A driver is facing a murder charge in relation to the incident.
+37 outlets · Prisoner arrested after escaping from Waikato Hospital
Damon Anderson, a 48-year-old remand prisoner, was arrested at an Ōpārau address on Wednesday. He had been on the run since 23 December, when he escaped Corrections custody during a hospital visit. Police say the man was taken into custody without incident.
+37 outlets · Man dies following water incident in Omaio
A man has died after being seen struggling in the water off the coast of Omaio in the Bay of Plenty. Members of the public retrieved him to shore and performed CPR, but he died at the scene. Police, fire, and ambulance services responded to the incident on Wednesday.
3 outlets · One person dies after two-vehicle crash in Darfield
One person has died and another remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in Darfield. Emergency services responded to the incident on Old West Coast Road near Pitts Road around 11am on Wednesday.
4 outlets · High bacteria levels trigger swimming warnings at two Otago locations
The Otago Regional Council has issued warnings against swimming in parts of Lake Hāwea and at Otokia Creek near Brighton Beach. These alerts follow test results showing high levels of bacteria near the Lake Hāwea Holiday Park and at the Dunedin creek.
2 outlets · Man arrested after alleged stabbings at Whangārei party
A 19-year-old has been arrested following an incident at a New Year's Eve party in Ōtāngarei. Police were called to William Jones Drive around 2am, where two people were found with injuries consistent with stab wounds. One victim was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
2 outlets · Naomi Osaka advances to ASB Classic quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka defeated Julia Grabher 7-5 6-3 to reach the ASB Classic quarter-finals. During the match, Osaka reflected on her pregnancy to help her manage difficult moments. Her new coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, provided guidance during a rain delay.
2 outlets · Women face motherhood penalty in KiwiSaver balances
A woman's KiwiSaver balance of $15,000 is significantly lower than her husband's $120,000 after 13 years of childcare. This disparity highlights how time spent out of the workforce can impact retirement savings for women.
2 outlets · Man arrested after attempting to break into Southland home
Police arrested a man following an attempted break-in at a rural property on Motu Rimu Road. The homeowner spotted an unknown person on their security cameras and alerted authorities. Officers were called to the scene around 11.50am.
2 outlets · State Highway 25 reopens after Whangamatā house fire
State Highway 25 at Whangamatā has reopened following a house fire on Tairua Road on Wednesday morning. Twelve fire crews attended the blaze, which resulted in six people being taken to hospital with minor injuries.
2 outlets · Central Otago water park owner claims weather app misreports temperatures
Emily Rutherford, co-owner of Kiwi Water Park in Lake Dunstan, says an iPhone weather app frequently reports temperatures up to 5C cooler than MetService predictions. She expressed feeling personally victimised by the inaccuracies, which she believes may be impacting her business.
2 outlets · Missing teenager found safe after amber alert in Omaha
A 15-year-old boy who went missing from a house in Omaha, north of Auckland, has been located safe and well. Police issued an amber alert after he left his home in only his underwear. Authorities thanked members of the public for providing information that helped find him.
2 outlets · Political reporters offer predictions for 2025
Political journalists and experts have released their forecasts for the upcoming year. These predictions cover various topics, including potential shifts within the coalition Government and other political developments.
T2 outlets · Wet start to 2025 for New Zealand's main centres
Most main centres across New Zealand are expecting showers for New Year's Day. Auckland is forecast to have isolated showers that clear in the evening, while Wellington faces damp conditions and fresh southerlies. Forecasters suggest sunshine may appear on January 2.
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