Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died after the earlier two-vehicle crash on Halcombe Road, Feilding, earlier today.
Cordons remain in place while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.
Motorists should continue to avoid the area.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A man has died following injuries sustained in a serious crash earlier this month in Ngaruawahia.
Emergency services were called to the crash, between a car and a motorcycle, on River Road about 7am on 1 October.
The rider was taken to Waikato Hospital with critical injuries, where he died last weekend.
Police can confirm the deceased is 59-year-old Ngaruawahia man Craig Read. Our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones.
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Halcombe Road, Fielding, near Mt Taylor Drive.
Police were called about 2.30pm.
The road will be closed, with diversions in place.
Motorists should avoid the area.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm that one person has died in hospital following a water rescue near Port Waikato.
Emergency services received reports of three people in the water after a boat overturned, north of Sunset Beach, Port Waikato at around 7:15am.
Police, Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended.
Three people were taken to hospital.
One person remains in a serious but stable condition, while the other person is in a moderate condition.
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Source: Press Release Service
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Source: New Zealand Government
Important family and sexual violence reduction milestones have been achieved, leading to safer communities, says Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.
“Family violence and sexual violence are significant and deeply entrenched issues in New Zealand. We are all aware of the need to address these national shames, but the responses have sadly not always interconnected, and this led to a system that was trying to do a-lot but doing little of it very well.
In December, I launched the second Te Aorerekura Action Plan. This plan is about fixing what matters by prioritising fewer things and focusing more clearly on aligning communities and agencies around getting the right supports to victim-survivors and breaking the cycle of violence.
I can now confirm that we have accomplished all of the plan’s milestones early, resulting in safer communities,” says Minister Chhour.
Achievements have included:
“I am proud of the achievements we have made in such a short time, I also acknowledge that we could not do this without the commitment of our communities.
Every community is different, but none are immune to the tragedies of family violence and sexual violence. This is why working collectively to reduce and address harm is so important – it is a matter of life and death.
Canterbury’s long running Integrated Safety Response (ISR) approach is a strong example of a locally led and innovative multi-agency response.
There has been a 53% reduction in family violence homicides in Canterbury since the ISR approach started. It has saved lives and the lessons from ISR – including emphasis on using family violence specialists, identifying and responding quickly to high-risk event – are being applied across the country in a number of ways.
While (ISR) did not start under my watch, this work matters more than partisan politics, anything that makes our nation safer should be celebrated and learned from,” says Minister Chhour.
Source: New Zealand Police
Hamilton Police have charged three people in relation to the serious assault on a young man on Northolt Road, Fairview Downs, in Hamilton.
On 13 October, a young man was attacked at a residential address by several people, and suffered critical, life-threatening injuries during the incident.
He is undergoing surgery today, and remains in a serious condition.
Police arrested and charged two 20-year-old men and an 18-year-old female in relation to this incident.
They now face charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary.
Hamilton Police would like to thank the members of the public who continue to provide valuable information to support our work.
If you have any information which may assist, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251014/9668.
Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced that Fale Andrew Lesa has been removed from office as a Justice of the Peace and a Visiting Justice.
“Complaints from members of the public, and media reports, suggested that Mr Lesa had misrepresented numerous aspects of his qualifications and experience,” Mrs McKee says.
“I was concerned and asked my officials to look into the matter and report to me.
“I have heard from Mr Lesa directly. However, he has not been able to satisfactorily explain himself fully to me.
“Integrity and honesty are fundamental attributes for Justices of the Peace and Visiting Justices, given the nature of the functions that they perform.
“It is clear to me that Mr Lesa’s behaviour shows a long-standing pattern, on many occasions and over many years, of being willing to mislead, or exaggerate, over numerous important matters of fact about himself. That behaviour is inconsistent with the attributes necessary for a person who is a Justice of the Peace and a Visiting Justice.
“Accordingly, I reached the view that he should be removed from office as a Justice of the Peace and Visiting Justice, and I made that recommendation to the Governor-General.
“Mr Lesa has, as a result, been removed from office.”
Source: New Zealand Police
South Canterbury motorists should expect delays on State Highway 1 south of Makikihi tonight, which will close to recover a truck.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash, between Rodgers Road and Frederick Street, about 10.40am today. No other vehicles were involved and nobody was injured.
The highway will close between 7pm and 10pm while cranes recover the truck and trailer unit.
Diversions will be in place, and motorists should factor additional travel times into their journey.
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Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand is reimposing sanctions on Iran, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.
“This reimposition of UN-mandated sanctions reflects the international community’s deep concerns about Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear obligations and unjustifiable levels of uranium enrichment activity,” Mr Peters says.
“New Zealand has consistently supported diplomatic efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons from any source. We strongly encourage Iran to re-engage in negotiations and resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
The United Nations Sanctions (Iran) Regulations 2025, which take effect on 18 October, are being imposed as a result of Iran not complying with the terms of the internationally-recognised Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which was signed in 2015.
The Regulations introduce a range of restrictions including an asset freeze and travel bans for sanctioned persons, import and export bans on certain nuclear and military goods, and a duty on New Zealanders to exercise vigilance in dealings with Iran.
New Zealand will also be introducing a compulsory registration scheme for New Zealanders who intend to do business with Iran, which comes into effect on 1 February 2026.
“The business registration scheme is designed to ensure that legitimate trade with Iran can continue, but that the necessary degree of vigilance is being exercised,” Mr Peters says.