Increased trapping in Papatoetoe following Oriental fruit fly discovery
Biosecurity New Zealand has set up over 100 extra traps in South Auckland after a single male Oriental fruit fly was found in a Papatoetoe surveillance trap. While restrictions are in place, no additional flies have been located through the increased searches.
+15 outlets · Four injured after vehicle crashes into stationary police car near Whangārei
Four people, including two police officers, were injured on State Highway 14 at Maungatapere on Saturday night. The driver of the vehicle is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel and crashed into a stationary police car. All four injured individuals were taken to hospital.
+15 outlets · Multiple crashes cause traffic delays across Auckland and Waikato
Motorists are facing disruptions in Auckland and the Waikato following several vehicle collisions. A multi-vehicle crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge caused northbound lane closures, while two crashes in the Waikato have resulted in traffic delays. One person died and five others were injured in a separate crash in Mokoia.
3 outlets · Clara Tauson wins ASB Classic after Naomi Osaka withdraws
Denmark's Clara Tauson has claimed the ASB Classic women's singles title in Auckland. Former world number one Naomi Osaka withdrew from the final after winning the first set 6-4. Tauson secured the championship without winning a set during the match.
3 outlets · Melbourne man reported missing in Auckland suburb
Police are searching for 20-year-old Liam James Drew, who disappeared in Milford on Saturday evening. The Melbourne man was visiting family in Auckland and was due to fly back to Australia on Sunday. His family expressed grave concerns for his wellbeing after he missed his flight.
3 outlets · One person dead and another injured in Karaka car crash
One person died and another was seriously injured after a car hit a bank in Karaka on Saturday night. Emergency services responded to the intersection of Walters Road and Blackbridge Road at approximately 8:50pm. One occupant could not be revived by first responders at the scene.
4 outlets · Ornate Māori carving found washed up on Northland beach
A large Ngāpuhi-style carving was recovered from Omakiwi Cove in the Bay of Islands. A local kaitiaki is attempting to locate the carving's rightful owners after finding the object washed up on the beach.
3 outlets · North Canterbury family targeted in series of thefts
A family in Spencerville believes they are being targeted after thieves allegedly stole 12 firearms, 2000 rounds of ammunition, and a safe. Following the break-ins just after Christmas, their French Bulldog also went missing. The family fears the pet was taken as part of the ongoing incidents.
2 outlets · State highway 94 near Homer Tunnel reopens after crash
State Highway 94 in Fiordland has reopened following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported on Sunday afternoon, causing the road to be blocked. Emergency services attended the scene, and the road is now clear for motorists.
4 outlets · Mourners gather for tangihanga of Dame Tariana Turia
Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries have gathered at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui to pay tribute to Dame Tariana Turia. The tangihanga for the Te Pāti Māori co-founder entered its second day following her death on Friday at age 80.
2 outlets · Unseasonal snow flurry falls on Desert Road during summer
Motorists on State Highway 1 were surprised by a sudden flurry of snow on Sunday morning. MetService described the snowfall as unusual for this time of year following a sudden drop in temperature. The snow did not last for long.
2 outlets · LGBTIQ+ renters facing uninhabitable housing conditions due to fear
Takatāpui and LGBTIQ+ renters are often forced to endure uninhabitable housing conditions because they fear speaking out. A University of Otago researcher says these individuals are disproportionately impacted by homelessness and must use survival techniques to avoid it.
2 outlets · Wānaka's Luca Harrington wins FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup
Luca Harrington has become the first New Zealand freeskier to win a FIS Big Air World Cup. The Wānaka local secured the victory at the event held in Klagenfurt, Austria.
2 outlets · Nearly 450 assaults recorded in New Zealand courthouses since 2019
New Zealand courts have seen nearly 450 assaults involving verbal abuse, intimidation, and brawls since 2019. A recent incident in Invercargill in early December left a security guard with facial injuries, resulting in charges against a 38-year-old man.
2 outlets · Investigation launched after shots fired at Wainuiomata house
Police are investigating after a house on Grovedale Square in Wainuiomata was shot at from a car early Sunday morning. Several children were inside the property at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported, and authorities are searching for the person responsible.
2 outlets · Alice Robinson secures third place in Slovenia World Cup giant slalom
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has achieved her 13th career World Cup podium. The 23-year-old finished third in the giant slalom during the latest event held in Slovenia.
2 outlets · Wet and windy weather forecast for lower North Island
Residents in the lower and eastern North Island are expected to experience showery and windy conditions this weekend. Wellington may see wind gusts of up to 90km/h, while much of the lower North Island faces rain on Sunday. The eastern South Island is also forecast to be unseasonably cool.
2 outlets · Warmer and drier weather expected to return in late January
Despite cool temperatures and wet weather across much of New Zealand since Christmas, forecasters say the summer is not a loss. Niwa meteorologist Chris Brailsford indicates that warmer and drier conditions are expected to return during the second half of January.
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