Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Te Anau
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred at 3.23pm on Saturday, approximately 35km north-west of Te Anau. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 102km and was felt across Southland, with over 1400 people reporting light shaking.
3 outlets · One person dies in hospital following Hawke’s Bay vehicle crash
A person who was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Te Hauke has died in hospital. Emergency services attended the accident on Thursday morning. Police have confirmed the death occurred two days after the incident.
3 outlets · Concerns raised over plan to truck Auckland wastewater to Whangārei
A Tai Tokerau community leader has expressed alarm regarding a proposal to transport wastewater from a fast-tracked Auckland housing development to Whangārei. The plan could involve approximately 1,600 tanker-loads of waste travelling north each summer, raising fears of new risks for Whangārei Harbour.
3 outlets · Person found dead in Mt Wellington waterway
A person was found unresponsive in a waterway near Panama Road in Mt Wellington on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the scene around 4.20pm, and the individual was pronounced dead shortly after. The death has been referred to the coroner.
2 outlets · Police seek help finding driver in Wellington Anzac Day crash
Police are appealing for information regarding a hit-and-run collision in central Wellington. A driver reportedly left the scene after hitting a mobility scooter at a pedestrian crossing just before midnight on Anzac Day. The incident was not reported until July.
2 outlets · Prime Minister responds to criticism over comments to Rotorua business owners
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Rotorua business owners to "be adult" after being informed of low economic confidence at a chamber event. His office has since defended the remarks, claiming his comments were mischaracterised following accusations that he was out of touch.
2 outlets · Four youths arrested after alleged perfume robbery in Hamilton
Police have apprehended four youths following an alleged robbery and assault at a perfume store in Hamilton's Te Awa shopping centre. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at The Base mall. Authorities responded to calls shortly before 2pm regarding the theft of perfume worth thousands of dollars.
2 outlets · Final greyhound races held in Whanganui before commercial ban takes effect
The last commercial greyhound race meetings were held at the Whanganui Hatrick Raceway on 28 and 31 July. Following these final events, a ban on commercial greyhound racing has now come into effect. An adoption event for the dogs is scheduled for Sunday at the Whanganui raceway.
3 outlets · Doctors consider weight-loss drugs for man in secure care
Doctors are considering the use of Wegovy for an autistic man known as J, who has been in secure care for over 20 years. The Family Court heard that the man has become so obese that he has outgrown the physical restraints used on him.
2 outlets · New Drury and Paerātā railway stations open in South Auckland
Rail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop officially opened the Drury and Paerātā stations on Saturday. Passenger services will begin tomorrow, marking the return of rail to these areas after more than 50 years. Weekday peak services are expected to run every 10 minutes.
3 outlets · Police seek witnesses after fatal single-vehicle crash near Ōtāne
Police are appealing for information following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Ōtāne on 25 July. Sonique Campbell, 24, died in the accident, while two other people were injured when the Holden Commodore left the southbound lane.
2 outlets · Police investigate fatal crash involving 19-year-old in Dunedin
Caleb MacGregor died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Caversham during the early hours of Sunday. Police are investigating the incident and are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
2 outlets · Two snowboarders rescued after getting lost near Treble Cone
Two snowboarders were rescued after spending six hours lost in backcountry terrain near Treble Cone. The pair had moved beyond the ski field boundaries during severe weather involving heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility. Wānaka Police located them about an hour before nightfall.
2 outlets · Man found critically injured in Bay of Plenty forest
Emergency services were called to Rotoehu Forest near Pongakawa at approximately 10.15pm on Friday. A man was located in critical condition and was airlifted to hospital. Police are currently investigating the incident.
2 outlets · Snow closes Central Otago highways as wintry weather eases
Two state highways in Central Otago have closed due to snow. While bitter southerlies have caused icy conditions, MetService forecasts that the worst of the cold snap has passed, leaving a brighter but frosty weekend ahead.
2 outlets · Warriors defeat Titans in Gold Coast match
The Warriors beat the Titans 42-6 at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday. Playing in front of a 25,000-strong crowd, the team scored eight tries to equal their highest points total of the season.
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