Tag: NZ news
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Community Mourns Auckland Bus Driver Sean Cleary Killed in Tāmaki Drive Crash
Tragedy on Tāmaki Drive The Auckland community is reeling after a fatal crash on Tāmaki Drive claimed the life of public transport driver Sean Cleary. What began as a routine day for many commuters quickly turned into a day of sorrow for a neighborhood that trusted him and relied on his steady presence every morning.…