Emergency / Law Enforcement One dead, one seriously injured after two dirt-bike riders knocked off bikes in Kaikohe–Moerewa Police are examining two nearby scenes and have closed part of Ngapipito Road as they work to establish what happened late last night.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Two arrests after separate Rānui stabbings; officer knocked down, bus stop bystander injured. Police say the incidents on Swanson Road were unrelated, with two people hospitalised and a detective suffering grazing injuries.
New Zealand / Emergency Magnitude 5.2 earthquake west of Te Araroa at 9.19pm GeoNet reports a magnitude 5.2 quake 25 km west of Te Araroa at 32 km depth, with agencies assessing any impacts.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One dead after boat capsizes in Kaikōura’s South Bay The death followed a midday capsize off South Bay, with Police, Coastguard volunteers and members of the public responding.
Law Enforcement / Emergency Police seek two truck drivers, dashcam footage after fatal SH1 Kinleith crash Investigators want to hear from anyone on Tar Hill between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on 29 April; two northbound truck-and-trailer drivers in the passing lanes are asked to come forward.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Three men rescued after night fishing dinghy sinks in Wairoa Bay One swam ashore at dawn to raise the alarm; a shoreline search on a borrowed motorbike and a rescue helicopter found the other two, who had spent hours in the water without lifejackets.
Emergency / Government Government contributes $150k to mayoral relief for Wellington and Ohura floods Councils will decide how to deploy the funds for immediate needs; Minister acknowledges death of Philip Sutton in Wellington event.
New Zealand / Emergency St John named among Most Trusted charities for 13th time; 111 calls topped 700,000 The ambulance and community health provider says the recognition reflects public confidence, as it highlights the scale of its work and a volunteer base of more than 8,000.
Emergency / Law Enforcement One dead, one critical after three-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hampden Emergency services were called to the Mile Flat Road–State Highway 1 intersection about 2.15pm, and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Emergency / Health Families overestimate nearby help for older relatives, St John survey finds Research of 1,300 people points to a gap between what adult children think exists and what older New Zealanders report, as more seniors live alone and want to age in place.
Emergency / Law Enforcement Two dead, one seriously injured in SH1 crash near Kinleith Police say emergency services were called about 9.10pm; the Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and enquiries continue.
New Zealand / Emergency SH2’s Hakanui Straight lifted three metres to cut flood closures, finished two months early The 850-metre Te Karaka section now sits higher with a large new culvert and upgraded drainage, part of the cyclone recovery programme’s push to keep the East Coast connected.
