A fatal crash on Halcombe Road in Feilding closed the road and triggered a police investigation on October 18, 2025.

A fatal two-vehicle crash on Halcombe Road in Feilding, Manawatū, closed the road and prompted an investigation by the Serious Crash Unit, with emergency services responding around 2:30 p.m. on October 18, 2025. The incident led to diversions and ongoing updates expected from police. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces rising tensions over proposed labor legislation, with over 100,000 workers preparing to strike amid criticism of government claims of education progress. The Polynesian Voyaging Society prepares for the return of the Hōkūlea and Hikianalia canoes in Aotearoa, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand marks 30 years of its Urban Search and Rescue capability. Air New Zealand plans to introduce its first electric aircraft to Wellington in December.