Woolworths recalls Multi Grain cereal due to potential plastic contamination
Woolworths New Zealand has recalled its 500g Multi Grain cereal because it may contain pieces of blue plastic. The product has a best before date of 30 April 2027 and was sold nationwide and exported across the Pacific. Customers are advised not to eat the cereal and should return it for a full refund.
+26 outlets · Pilot dies in helicopter crash near Eyrewell
A pilot has died after their home-built helicopter crashed near Eyrewell in the Waimakariri District on Tuesday evening. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred around 5.20pm near a north Canterbury aerodrome. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
4 outlets · Northbound lanes blocked on SH1 after bus and truck crash
A crash involving a bus and a truck and trailer occurred near the Oteha Valley off-ramp just after 6am on Tuesday. All northbound lanes were blocked, causing major traffic disruptions. One person sustained minor injuries in the incident.
3 outlets · Ashburton man identified following fatal two-car crash north of town
Bradley Larter, 28, has died following a two-vehicle crash on Rakaia Highway just after 5am on Monday. The accident occurred north of Ashburton and left two other people seriously injured. State Highway 1 was closed for more than five hours following the incident.
3 outlets · National proposes using visitor levy to fund council tourism spending
The National Party has ruled out a proposed bed tax, offering instead to distribute almost $400 million from the international visitor levy to councils over four years. If re-elected, the party plans to provide funding for tourism-related infrastructure and events based on the number of guests in a region.
3 outlets · Police officer making progress after being hit by fleeing driver
A police officer is recovering from a traumatic head injury after being struck by a vehicle while laying spikes near Palmerston North in August. He is being treated at Wellington Hospital and will move to a specialist facility. More than $80,000 has been raised via donations to support his family.
3 outlets · British man arrested after allegedly punching Customs officers at Auckland Airport
A 24-year-old British national was arrested after arriving from New York on Friday. Customs officials allegedly found approximately 16.8kg of methamphetamine in his luggage and claim the man punched two officers while attempting to flee a baggage search.
3 outlets · Woman convicted for disposing of newborn baby in Auckland park
A 37-year-old woman has been convicted of disposing of a newborn baby's body in an Albert Park rubbish bin. The Auckland District Court granted the woman permanent name suppression and she received no sentence after pleading guilty.
2 outlets · Whanganui senior constable suspended over alleged drug dealer tips
Senior Constable Peter Gray, 61, has been suspended on full pay following allegations that he tipped off suspected drug dealers about planned search warrants. Gray is facing multiple court charges, including drug possession. The court has confirmed that name suppression is not in place for the officer.
2 outlets · Christchurch high school launches nature-inspired student wellbeing space
St Thomas of Canterbury College has introduced a nature-inspired wellbeing pod to help students regulate and reset. The space was developed by the Lighthouse Trust, founded by Anna and Kent Gibbon following the 2024 death of their son, Lucca.
2 outlets · Armed police attend incident on Emano Road in Nelson
Armed police are at the scene of an incident on Emano Road in Toi Toi, Nelson. Authorities have established cordons between Emano Road and Piko Street as a precaution. The public has been advised to avoid the area.
2 outlets · Auckland Council votes to challenge fast-track developers
Auckland Council has unanimously backed a tougher approach toward fast-track developments. Mayor Wayne Brown and councillors are considering legal challenges and whether to withhold services from unplanned housing projects. The council aims to prevent ratepayers from being responsible for billions in infrastructure costs.
2 outlets · One dead and three injured in South Head vehicle crash
One person has died and three others were injured, including two critically, following a two-vehicle crash in South Head. Police responded to the incident at the intersection of South Head Road and Evans Road around 12.20pm. Officers reportedly observed a vehicle speeding prior to the collision.
2 outlets · Drink driver jailed after biting bystander during Richmond crash
Finnian Crook has been sentenced to 20 months in prison following a reckless driving incident in Richmond. After flipping his car, the unlicensed driver bit a pensioner who attempted to intervene. The victim required stitches after the two-minute encounter.
2 outlets · Man identified following fatal cyclist crash in Gisborne
Terrance Donovan, 85, has been identified as the cyclist who died following a crash on Lytton Rd in Te Hapara on Saturday. Emergency services attended the incident around 3pm, and Mr Donovan later died in hospital from his injuries.
2 outlets · Person dies in hospital after three-vehicle crash in Wellsford
A person has died in hospital following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near River Rd, Wellsford. The accident occurred around 2pm on Friday, 4 September, leaving one person critically injured. Police are currently investigating the incident.
2 outlets · New Zealand renews deployment of Defence Force personnel to support Ukraine
The Government has extended Operation Tīeke, renewing the deployment of up to 70 Defence Force personnel to Europe. Most staff will be based in Poland to train Ukrainian forces in specialist areas like drone operations and electronic warfare. The mission also includes providing intelligence, liaison, and logistics support.
2 outlets · Cyclist dies after crash with car in Avondale
A cyclist has died in hospital following a crash with a car on Rosebank Road in Avondale. The individual sustained critical injuries during the incident on 2 September and passed away on Saturday.
2 outlets · Auckland to host 2028 PSA Squash World Championships
New Zealand has secured the rights to host the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland. This event will be the largest squash competition ever held in the country. It is scheduled to take place four months before squash makes its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles Games.
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