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State Highway 56 in Manawatu-Whanganui is closed at Tiakitahuna - after a crash at about 7:30 this evening

14 July 2025

Police say there could be serious injuries.

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23 Jan: A high police presence will be visible in Masterton today for a gang-related funeral

23 Jan: Eighteen people have been arrested after a targeted operation focused on burglary, firearms offending and drug activity in the Feilding area

17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay

17 Jan: The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier

16 Jan: A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton

15 Jan: Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier

14 Jan: Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight

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Environment:
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Business:
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57

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