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Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks

7 January 2026

Police are urging drivers to slow down, saying they've seen worrying speeds in the Manawatu region over the past couple of weeks

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A warning - severe thunderstorms, torrential rain, hail and lightning has been issued for parts of Gisborne
	7 Jan: A warning - severe thunderstorms, torrential rain, hail and lightning has been issued for parts of Gisborne... more

A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League
	7 Jan: A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League... more

Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three
	7 Jan: Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three... more

The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League
	7 Jan: The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League... more

Otago rescue teams have located a body on the southern side of Mount Huxley
	7 Jan: Otago rescue teams have located a body on the southern side of Mount Huxley ... more

Two members of the public were allegedly assaulted at a bus station north of Auckland last night
	7 Jan: Two members of the public were allegedly assaulted at a bus station north of Auckland last night... more

The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027
	7 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027... more

Its sixty years today since a tragedy on Lake Taupo claimed the lives of four Wanganui Collegiate students
	7 Jan: Its sixty years today since a tragedy on Lake Taupo claimed the lives of four Wanganui Collegiate students... more

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