Morning Headlines | NZ welcomes 2026 with Sky Tower firework display and road closure on SH16 | Thursday, January 1, 2026Already a subscriber? Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. One person dies after early morning crash on SH26, HaurakiA person has died after a crash in Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. A police spokesperson said they were called to the intersection of State Highway 26 and Cadman Rd at 12.40am. “Despite emergency services’ efforts, the sole occupant of the vehicle sadly died at the scene,” the spokesperson said.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 31, 2025 18:37 UTC