Police officer in critical condition after being hit by fleeing vehicle
A police officer is in critical condition on a ventilator after being struck by a vehicle while laying road spikes near Palmerston North. The incident occurred around 2am on Saturday after a driver allegedly failed to stop. A second officer sustained minor injuries, and the injured officer was airlifted to Wellington Hospital.
3 outlets · Northcote bakery closes following attempted break-in
Rollers Bakery in Northcote has closed temporarily after an attempted break-in on Saturday morning. An individual allegedly smashed a window and tried to kick in the front door while a staff member was inside. The shop gained popularity after golfer Ryan Fox visited following his British Open win.
3 outlets · Heavy rain, gales and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
A series of fronts moving across the country is expected to bring heavy rain, severe gales, and snow this weekend. Warnings have been issued for the South and lower North Islands, with snow forecast for higher South Island roads on Sunday.
3 outlets · Driver dies in Maungakaramea single-vehicle crash
A driver died following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Maungakaramea Road and Jobe Road on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene in Maungakaramea at approximately 5.20pm.
3 outlets · State Highway 8 closed after two-vehicle crash in Lindis Pass
State Highway 8 has been closed in both directions between Omarama and Tarras following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene near Birchwood Road at approximately 7.40am. Two people have sustained critical injuries and a third person has been seriously injured.
3 outlets · Firefighters battle large vegetation fire in Albert Town near Wānaka
Emergency crews from several towns are responding to a large vegetation fire in Albert Town that began on Saturday evening. Police are carrying out evacuations as strong winds drive the blaze through the area. While multiple properties are involved, Fire and Emergency NZ stated no houses are currently under threat.
2 outlets · Driver critically injured in Mount Maunganui single-vehicle crash
A person is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash at the Te Maunga interchange. The accident occurred around 3.50pm at the intersection of State Highways 2 and 29A. Police have closed the intersection, and motorists are advised to expect delays.
2 outlets · Driver dies in single-vehicle crash on Tauranga's Cameron Road
A motorist died at the scene following a single-vehicle crash on Cameron Road in Tauranga. The incident was reported shortly after 5.40am on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
2 outlets · Police investigate after two people found dead in Haruru
Emergency services were called to a Northland property in Haruru around 4.20am on Saturday morning. Two people were found dead at the scene after being reported as unresponsive. Police are currently investigating the deaths and a scene guard remains in place.
2 outlets · Stink bomb set off at ACT Party campaign launch in Christchurch
Protesters interrupted an ACT Party campaign launch in Christchurch by using a stink bomb. The event, which included a proposal for a national cancer centre, was attended by leader David Seymour and candidate Paul Henry.
3 outlets · Forever chemicals detected in Lake Rotorua prompting calls for testing
PFAS contamination has been identified in Lake Rotorua, reportedly originating from a former firefighting training site at Rotorua Airport. The Te Arawa Lakes Trust has presented findings that have raised concerns regarding the safety of fish and shellfish gathered from the lake.
3 outlets · One person critically injured in Howick vehicle collision
A driver was taken to hospital in critical condition after crashing into several parked cars on Ridge Road in Howick. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 1am. Fire crews used specialist equipment to rescue one person who had become trapped under a vehicle.
2 outlets ·
