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Highway reopens as East Coast recovers from flooding
4 Jan 2026State Highway 35 at Tolaga Bay has reopened to one lane and is expected to be fully reopened by mid-morning, after heavy rain and flooding.
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SH3 blocked after crash leaves two with serious injuries
4 Jan 2026Police said a two-vehicle crash was reported about 9.15am on Sunday.
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RNZ's best podcasts to listen (or relisten) to over summer
4 Jan 2026Long drive ahead, or simply need something to fill the long break? How about a podcast!
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Neighbourly users' info up for sale on dark web
4 Jan 2026Neighbourly is back online after it was shut down on New Year's Day when its operators became aware of a data breach.
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'We are getting the abortion numbers correct for the country's need' - specialist
3 Jan 2026There has been a 37 percent increase since abortion was decriminalised in New Zealand - from 12,948 in 2019 to 17,785 in 2024.
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ManageMyHealth says code fixed, security tightened after hack
3 Jan 2026ManageMyHealth says it has received "independent confirmation" from IT experts that the flaws in its code have been fixed.
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Boatie captures waterspout in Whangārei Harbour
"I managed to grab my camera and take the photographs before we decided that we actually needed to think about where we were and the situation we were in."
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Police ask for public help to identify man in Queenstown
The police believe the man pictured may be able to help with enquires into an assault on Ballarat Street.
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Large tree falls on house in Auckland suburb during thunderstorm
3 Jan 2026Emergency services were called to the suburb of Hillcrest shortly after 5pm.
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Multimillion-dollar Tribesmen drug syndicate dismantled
3 Jan 2026A two-year police operation dismantled a multimillion-dollar drug network, resulting in jail for Tribesmen members and associates.
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How State Highway 94 to Milford Sound is made safe for its million visitors
3 Jan 2026Behind the postcard-perfect scenery of glaciers, steep cliffs and waterfalls lies a high-stakes operation to keep the road open and safe no matter the weather. Video
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Multiple injured after Northland crash
3 Jan 2026Four people were taken to hospital, two in a critical condition.
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No injuries after helicopter crashes at Whangamata airfield
3 Jan 2026Police said initial indications suggest there are no injuries.
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Independent review of ManageMyHealth breach considered
3 Jan 2026The PSA says the ManageMyHealth security breach highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health.
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Police seek public's help solving unexplained Devonport death
3 Jan 2026Police are appealing to the public for information about an unexplained death in Auckland's Devonport on New Year's Day.
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Ambulance crash leaves one critically injured
3 Jan 2026One person was critically injured in a crash between an ambulance and a car in Northland on Friday night
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Police wrap up examination of property where two bodies were found
3 Jan 2026Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson says officers found the body of a woman at the Bay of Plenty property on Thursday.
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'Bring it back to new life': Historical Canterbury hotel reopens
3 Jan 2026The 150-year-old Hurunui Hotel reopened in November after being closed while on the market and unable to find a buyer.
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Owner of 'abandoned' bike left near Lake Ōhau identified
3 Jan 2026The bike was left at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake Ohau Road, and had been there since at least 27 December.
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Lightning strike sets fire to Auckland house
3 Jan 2026Fire and Emergency said the lightning caused a blaze throughout the roof of the two-storey Grey Lynn house around 5:40pm on Friday night.
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Frustration as Auckland's storm-damaged tracks still shut off
It's nearly three years since the double-hit of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, and little progress has been made.
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Card-skimming crackdown: Air fryers, laptops used for smuggling devices
2 Jan 2026Seven people have been prosecuted for card-skimming in the past five years.
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Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
2 Jan 2026The police received a call about 7pm on Thursday night, reporting a teenager was caught in a rip.
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Flooding closes stretch of State Highway 35
3 Jan 2026A police spokesperson said several roads had been closed and there are multiple reports of surface flooding.
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