Emergency / Law Enforcement Police seek public help to find Katherine, 45, missing from Glenfield The 45-year-old has not contacted family since yesterday; Police say she frequents churches around Auckland and the wider Glenfield area.
Government / Emergency Government puts $3m into Rangitata upgrade to keep supplies moving when roads fail A deck-mounted loader will let the coastal vessel shift bulk cargo at small or damaged ports, with the gear due to be in service by the end of 2026.
Law Enforcement / Emergency Schools briefly locked down after Cannons Creek assault; one person injured Police say an early-morning assault on Dido Place left one person with moderate injuries, prompted short school lockdowns and an armed response while inquiries continue.
Emergency / New Zealand Lifejacket and quick response credited with saving fisherman at Piha’s Gap A 7.43am callout saw Eagle spot the man, a lifejacket and life ring keep him afloat, and surf lifesavers bring him ashore.
Law Enforcement / Emergency One person critical after altercation at Northcote address; Police appeal for witnesses A late-night incident on Hoani Street left four injured, with cordons in place as a scene examination continues.
Emergency / Government SH35 to reopen 7am–7pm, reconnecting Tairāwhiti and eastern Bay of Plenty The highway between Pōtaka, Hicks Bay and Te Araroa will open in daylight hours while crews keep clearing major slips, including the large Punaruku site.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Police name woman killed in Kaihu dog attack; three dogs seized by animal management The 62-year-old was visiting someone at a rural property off SH12 when the resident dogs attacked, and investigators want to hear about roaming dogs in the area.
New Zealand / Emergency Coastguard marks 50 years since 1976 merger that created a national rescue service The volunteer-powered organisation, born from small community crews and shaped by lessons after the Wahine disaster, now counts more than 2,000 volunteers across 62 units.
Law Enforcement / Emergency Arrest after alleged 2.30am breach of Mt Maunganui landslide cordon Police say a 20-year-old is due in court after entering the restricted slip zone; Māori Wardens assisted with the response.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One dead, two injured after two-vehicle crash at Glen Eden intersection The late-night collision at Hepburn and Great North roads left one person dead and two others in hospital, with the Serious Crash Unit examining what happened.
Emergency / Weather Wellington region accounts for most of 852 emergency calls during overnight storm Fallen trees, powerlines and roof damage drove the workload; Fire and Emergency urges people to stay off the roads, avoid floodwater and use torches rather than candles if the power is out.
Emergency / Weather Red heavy rain warning downgraded to orange in Manawatu-Whanganui, more downpours expected The region is no longer under a red warning, but officials say more heavy rain is likely through early afternoon and travel should still be limited.
