Thursday 10 September 2026
12 stories first reported this day, covered by two or more outlets
Two people hospitalised after incident on vessel at Lyttelton Port
Two people have been hospitalised with serious injuries following an incident on the berthed vessel Norfolk at Lyttelton Port. Emergency services, including police and Hato Hone St John, responded to the Gladstone Quay area on Thursday morning. The incident was reported to authorities between 11am and 11.20am.
4 outlets · ACT proposes abolishing Waitangi Tribunal after historical claims are settled
The ACT Party plans to disestablish the Waitangi Tribunal once all remaining historical Treaty claims are completed. The proposed policy would end the tribunal's contemporary jurisdiction and strip its power to examine current government policies.
4 outlets · Nelson firearms incident: Two people found dead named by police
Police said support was being provided to both families.
3 outlets · IPCA finds officer justified in punching man choking police dog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that officers were justified in using force during an arrest in Kaikohe. The incident involved a man who rammed two patrol cars and subsequently choked a police dog. Police have acknowledged the watchdog's findings regarding the use of force.
3 outlets · Christchurch man identified after fatal Templeton crash
Police have named 38-year-old Lars Andreas Hartwig as the man who died following a two-vehicle crash in Templeton. The accident occurred on the corner of Kirk Road and West Coast Road on 19 July. Mr Hartwig succumbed to his injuries in hospital two days later.
3 outlets · Man arrested after stolen ute rams Taupō tool store
A 37-year-old man faces charges including burglary and firearm possession after a stolen utility vehicle rammed through a Taupō power tool store's roller door. Police arrived at the scene within three minutes of being alerted. The accused has been remanded in custody until 29 September.
2 outlets · Woman named following fatal State Highway 1 crash
Police have identified 74-year-old Raewyn Dene Abraham of Devonport as the woman who died in a three-vehicle crash. The accident occurred near River Road in the Dome Valley, north of Auckland, on 4 September. Emergency services, including two helicopters, attended the scene.
2 outlets · Heckling, ‘bitching’ and a cat at Hipkins’ first public chat
While the PM’s been doing them for months, Labour’s Chris Hipkins has only just started doing public meetings. He chose the Hutt for his inaugural one, and it featured a pet cat.
2 outlets · State Highway 2 blocked near Pakipaki after two-vehicle crash
State Highway 2 south of Hastings is blocked following a two-vehicle collision near Pekapeka Regional Park. No injuries were reported in the crash, which occurred around 12.15pm on Thursday. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews clean up an oil spill.
2 outlets · Police investigate after two children hospitalised in Matapihi
Two children were taken to Tauranga Hospital following a medical event at a Matapihi property on Hoskins Road. One child is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
2 outlets · Decapitated dolphin found on Pāuanui beach
The Department of Conservation is seeking information after a decapitated dolphin washed ashore at Pāuanui on Monday. An initial assessment suggests the animal's head was removed with a tool. Officials are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding the incident.
4 outlets · Christchurch man still suffers eight years after e-scooter collision
Healthcare worker Mark Smith continues to experience daily pain and lost income following an e-scooter accident in 2018. He was walking on the Christchurch City Promenade when he was hit from behind by a group of teenagers. The incident has significantly impacted his ability to work.
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