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Foxton Shannon Road closed after fatal single-vehicle crash

Foxton Shannon Road closed after fatal single-vehicle crash

Police say one person died after a crash just before 4pm; the Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and drivers are being told to avoid the area.

Aviation code lowered to Yellow at Whakaari as steam-only activity continues; Alert Level stays at 2

Aviation code lowered to Yellow at Whakaari as steam-only activity continues; Alert Level stays at 2

Overflight confirms no ash emissions; lack of on-island sensors keeps the minimum Alert Level at 2 despite no current eruption.

New Zealand / Law Enforcement

Police renew appeal to find Rowena Walker, eight months after last confirmed sighting

Detectives say the 39-year-old was last seen on 14 August on Bassett Street in Christchurch with an associate, with searches spanning Waikato, Tasman and Canterbury.

Originally From New Zealand Police

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