One person dies after cliff fall at Hahei Beach
One person has died and another was rescued following an incident at Hahei Beach on Saturday night. Emergency services responded to the cliff face around 8.15pm, where one person was found in critical condition and died at the scene. Police have confirmed the victims were both under 18.
+26 outlets · Large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations
Interislander cancelled two sailings on Sunday due to safety concerns from large swells and southerly winds. The affected trips included the 4pm Aratere from Wellington and the 8.50pm service from Picton. While Bluebridge sailings were expected to proceed, travellers were warned of potentially uncomfortable and longer journeys.
+26 outlets · One dead and four injured in serious Wairoa crash
A single-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 2 west of Wairoa on Sunday morning. One person died and four others were injured and taken to hospital. St John deployed three helicopters and three ambulances to the scene, and the highway remains blocked.
4 outlets · Luxon returns early to attend funeral of Nelson police officer
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cut short his trip to the United Arab Emirates to attend the funeral of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Fleming, who served for 38 years, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while patrolling in Nelson on New Year's Day. Police will observe a national minute's silence in her honour.
+15 outlets · Police divers recover man's body from Waikato River
Police divers have recovered the body of a man who failed to surface while swimming at Jones Landing on Lake Arapuni. The man was located underwater approximately 30 metres offshore using sonar equipment on Friday night. His body was retrieved on Saturday afternoon.
+15 outlets · One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Bunnythorpe
One person has died and three others were injured following a crash involving a car and a motorbike on Colyton Road near Palmerston North on Sunday. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 2.55pm. Colyton Road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.
4 outlets · Motorcyclist dies in crash on Kawakawa Road near Feilding
A motorcyclist was found dead at the scene of a crash on Kawakawa Road on Saturday evening. Police were alerted to the incident just before 8pm and stated that no other vehicles were involved.
+15 outlets · Ben Sears selected for Black Caps Champions Trophy squad
Fast bowler Ben Sears has been named in the Black Caps squad for next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The Wellington player recently returned to cricket following a knee injury sustained in April last year.
2 outlets · Wellingtonian living in Los Angeles describes wildfire devastation
Tim O'Brien, a former Wellington resident living in Los Angeles for over 20 years, has witnessed the impact of wildfires in the area. He lives near the Eaton fire evacuation zone and described the destruction of homes, businesses, and entire neighbourhoods as gut-wrenching.
2 outlets · Tunnel Beach track to remain closed until mid 2025
The Tunnel Beach track in Otago is expected to stay closed until the middle of 2025. The Department of Conservation says the closure follows extensive damage, including slips and fallen trees, caused by floods last October.
2 outlets · Mother of three ordered to repay $32,500 to Inland Revenue
A mother of three, referred to as Hilary, has been told to pay $32,500 to Inland Revenue within two weeks. The debt follows a $38,000 overpayment of Working for Families credits caused by an inadvertent error regarding her partner status. Hilary believed information provided to the Department of Internal Affairs had been shared with the IRD.
3 outlets · Netflix filming for East of Eden adaptation in Otago and South Canterbury
Production for a Netflix limited series based on John Steinbeck's novel is underway in Dunedin and Ōamaru. The series stars Florence Pugh and is directed by Zoe Kazan. Filming has recently been seen in Ōamaru's Victorian Precinct.
2 outlets · 'Suspicious' Tiwai car fire spread to vegetation
A "suspicious" car fire near Tiwai Point in Southland spread to vegetation and water tankers had to be called in to help extinguish it.
2 outlets · Firefighters' union raises concerns over Auckland truck fleet faults
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has expressed serious concern regarding the deteriorating condition of Auckland's frontline fire trucks and specialist appliances. The union reports numerous breakdowns, including some during emergency responses, and warns that these faults and a shortage of relief vehicles may risk public and crew safety.
2 outlets · Crews battle scrub fire on Coromandel Peninsula
Firefighters are working to contain a vegetation fire near Kūaotunu that began on Saturday afternoon. Three helicopters and four ground crews are attending the blaze, which covers an area of approximately 600m by 600m. Black Jack Road is expected to remain closed all day Sunday with stop-go traffic management in place.
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