Lost smartphone recovered from 400 metres deep off West Coast
A fishing crew trawling near Ross recovered a smartphone from the Hokitika Trench approximately two weeks after it was lost overboard. The device, which belonged to Charlie Butterfield, contained a student ID, driver's licence, and bank card. The crew contacted the family after discovering the items at a depth of 400 metres.
4 outlets · Speirs Foods and Woolworths salads recalled due to metal filings risk
Selected Speirs Foods and Woolworths brand salads and coleslaws have been recalled from New Zealand supermarkets. The Ministry for Primary Industries issued the recall because the products may contain metal filings. Affected items were sold at Fresh Choice, New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Woolworths stores nationwide.
4 outlets · Strong winds and heavy snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
MetService has issued several wind warnings and watches for the weekend. An orange-level strong wind warning is in effect for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula for Sunday afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 120km/h. Heavy snow is also expected in the deep south.
2 outlets · Police hunt fugitive Tom Phillips following alleged grocery store robbery
Police believe Tom Phillips and one of his three children were captured on CCTV breaking into a Piopio business on Wednesday. Phillips faces charges including aggravated robbery and wounding. Authorities have dismissed calls to involve elite military forces in the search for the fugitive and his children.
2 outlets · Auckland choirs win top awards at Big Sing finale in Dunedin
Twenty-four secondary school choirs from eight cities competed in the Big Sing finale in Dunedin. Five choirs from Auckland received gold awards during the event. The competition featured participants from more than 250 regional choirs across New Zealand.
2 outlets · Three seriously injured in single vehicle crash in Waikato
Three people sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Te Pahu Rd near Karamu on Saturday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7.30pm. Police have closed the road in the area while emergency services attend the scene.
2 outlets · Canterbury flower farm and lamb sale boost Cancer Society funds
Hadstock Farm near Christchurch completed its largest-ever daffodil order for Daffodil Day. Additionally, a lamb sale at the Matawhero Livestock Centre raised $70,000 for the Cancer Society. These efforts support the organisation's research and assistance programmes.
2 outlets · Manhunt continues for Australian man accused of killing two police officers
Hundreds of officers are searching for Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot and killed two police officers and injured another at a rural Victoria property. The search has entered its fifth day as severe alpine weather complicates efforts to locate the gunman.
2 outlets · Samoa reports sense of relief following snap general election
Former New Zealand politician Aupito William Sio says there is a sense of relief in Samoa after snap election day. Preliminary results indicate the Fast party is leading with 30 seats, while the HRPP has 14 seats.
2 outlets · Police officer and dog injured by thrown glass in Hamilton
A police officer and his dog sustained cuts after a man threw glass shards at them during an arrest in central Hamilton. The man was being apprehended for multiple thefts involving a phone and cash. The incident occurred while officers were placing the suspect under arrest.
2 outlets · Four charged after police seize more than 75 firearms
Four people have been charged following a police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne. Officers seized over 75 firearms during the operation as they investigate the resale of weapons into the black market. Police are also searching for 50 firearms that were suspiciously purchased in 2022.
2 outlets · Wairarapa bach destroyed by fire on Ocean Beach Road
A bach in southern Wairarapa was completely gutted by fire on Friday night. Seven fire crews attended the scene on Ocean Beach Road, west of Lake Ferry. Three people were treated at the scene following the blaze.
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