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Received — 22 April 2026 New Zealand Herald

Anzac Day services 2026: Times and road closures for Auckland and beyond

22 April 2026 at 17:00
This Saturday marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME

Anzac Day services will be held around the country this Saturday to honour the country's servicepeople. Photo / NZME
Received — 17 April 2026 New Zealand Herald

State Highway 1 crash at Pōkeno: Tractor blocks southbound lanes, causes delays

17 April 2026 at 03:22
Police say one person appears to have suffered moderate injuries.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

A crashed tractor and trailer near Pōkeno has blocked both southbound lanes, causing delays.

Boyce Park Kawerau tragedy: Community in mourning after boys killed

17 April 2026 at 02:38
Whānau for one of the boys have shared a tribute, describing him as having a gentle soul.

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Tarawera River in Kawerau, where two children, aged 10 and 12, were killed when a bank collapsed on them. Photo / Jason Dorday
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