Tag: NZ news
-
Port Chalmers Crash: One Dead, Two Injured in Wickliffe Terrace Incident
Tragic crash in Port Chalmers claims a life and injures others An early evening crash on Wickliffe Terrace in Port Chalmers has left one person dead and two others injured, according to police and emergency services. The incident occurred shortly before 9:15 pm, prompting a large response from police, firefighters, and medics. The victim’s identity…
-
Search Underway as Floodwaters Sweep Across NZ, One Missing
Rescue crews respond to Mahurangi River incident Heavy rain pummelled much of New Zealand, and emergency responders were dispatched in the early hours after a vehicle and its occupant were swept into floodwaters while attempting to cross a ford on the Mahurangi River, north of Auckland. Warkworth’s chief fire officer Nick McLean said crews were…
-
Major Hawke’s Bay Fire Engulfs Pan Pac Site, Residents Warned by Alerts
Breaking Developments as Hawke’s Bay Fire Hits Pan Pac A large fire has spread through the Pan Pac site in Hawke’s Bay, drawing a swift response from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and local authorities. Residents on Napier Hill, about 50 kilometres from Te Haroto, reported receiving Emergency Mobile Alerts just before 2am, waking…
-
Girl, 14, Hospitalized After Car Hit Near Tauranga Party Amid Reports of Aggression Toward Responders
Overview of the Incident A 14-year-old girl was severely injured when she was struck by a car outside a party in Tauranga late yesterday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the gathering, and emergency services arrived at the scene to render aid to the critically injured teenager. Authorities have confirmed that a driver was…
-
SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crash
Three-vehicle crash prompts SH2 closure near Dannevirke A section of State Highway 2 in the Manawatū region was closed after a three-vehicle crash, authorities said. The incident occurred late Saturday afternoon near Piripiri Road, just north of the town that sits along the highway corridor. What happened and who was affected Emergency services were called…
-
Sanson Fire Tragedy: Victims Named as Police Say Answers Will Take Time
Tragic Update: Victims Named in Sanson House Fire The Sanson community is mourning after a devastating house fire last weekend claimed the lives of three children and another family member. Authorities confirmed the victims’ identities on Thursday, naming them as part of the ongoing effort to provide clarity to relatives and residents. Police stressed that…
-
Thousands Rally as 500-Vehicle Fishing Protest Convoy Crosses Auckland Harbour Bridge
Overview: A Grand Show of Maritime Frustration In a bold display of maritime activism, more than 500 vehicles—many towing boats—took to New Zealand’s roads, crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge in a coordinated protest. The One Ocean rally drew participants from anglers, coastal communities, and environmental groups who say the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act and…
-
Helicopter Crashes Near Mākara Beach; Pilot Airlifted to Wellington Hospital
Overview of the incident A helicopter crash near Mākara Beach early this morning prompted a rapid emergency response. The incident, first reported around 7:50am after an electronic location transmitter (ELT) alert, mobilised a multi-agency rescue operation. The LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter, equipped with medical staff, was dispatched to the scene and arrived at the beachside…
-
Murder Charge After Woman Found Dead in Auckland Apartment
New Zealand Police announce murder charge in central Auckland A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in a central Auckland apartment late on Saturday. Police were called to a property on Day Street in Auckland’s central business district at about 7:35pm, and the woman was found deceased shortly…
-
Court Rejects Uber Group’s Attempt to Block Uber-One NZ Partnership
Overview: Court dismisses bid against Uber-One NZ partnership A New Zealand court has dismissed Uber Group’s bid to block a cross-promotional partnership between Uber Technologies and telco One NZ. The decision marks a setback for Uber Group, which argued that the collaboration breached a 2014 co-existence agreement and infringed its business interests. The outcome clears…