NZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Rescue helicopters are responding to a serious four-vehicle crash west of Tekapo this evening. The crash happened about 7pm on State Highway 8 between Tekapo Powerhouse Road and Braemar Road. Reports indicate that three people have serious injuries, while another person has moderate injuries.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 04, 2026 08:48 UTC