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Further alleged shooting incident in Levin
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into an incident in Levin today where a person appears to have sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency services were called to Bartholomew...
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Year: 2025
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Economy – OCR lowered to 3% – Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand OCR lowered to 3% – Monetary Policy Statement and the MPC’s record of meeting, which summarises the committee’s discussions, leading to the decision. Annual...
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Forestry Sector – Why carbon forestry rules won’t work – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the Government’s proposed rules to limit whole-farm conversions to carbon forestry are far too weak to stop the damage being done to rural New Zealand....
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Foxconn Technology Invests US$30 Million in Robocore to Expand into Medical and Elderly Care Robotics Market
Source: Media Outreach Projects 5X Revenue Growth by 2028, Accelerates Global Market Leadership and Paves the Way for IPO HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025...
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J. Bruhin Muller Introduces New Luxury B3 NAD+ Serums with AI-Powered Skin Analysis
Source: Media Outreach GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Luxury skincare J. Bruhin Muller today announced the launch of new concentrated serums and sumptuous crème,...
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Police arrest three, seize synthetic cannabis and firearms in Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested, and synthetic cannabis, cash, and ammunition seized, following five search warrants in Christchurch this morning. Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger, from Canterbury’s...
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Homicide investigation launched in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotorua this...
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Falling interest rates good for growth and jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Falling interest rates are good for growth, businesses, jobs and Kiwis paying off their mortgages, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Reserve Bank announced today that...
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Veterinary Emergency Centre Launches 24/7 Emergency Care for Pets Now Offering Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Service & HomeVet Services
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – To address the increasingly diverse medical needs of pet owners in Hong Kong, Veterinary Emergency...
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Police lay new charge in Papatoetoe homicide
Source: New Zealand Police A man faces a murder charge over the death of a woman in Papatoetoe earlier this month. Police have been investigating the death of 84-year-old Joan...
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Farming to get easier with improved freshwater farm plans
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has made significant improvements to the freshwater farm plan system through the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act which has now...
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Disturbing Details Of Euthanasia Drugs – Expert
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 20 August 2025 Disturbing Details Of Euthanasia Drugs – Expert It’s not just the use of sedatives – it’s the neuromuscular blockers designed to...
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Man faces shoplifting charges after traffic stop
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific shoplifter faces court today after allegedly offending across the Auckland region for more than a year. Communities staff sighted his vehicle travelling through Ōtara...
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Emergency Responses – NEMA identifies what caused emergency alert issues during Kamchatka tsunami event
Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) The National Emergency Management Agency says it has got to the bottom of the issues reported by the public during the Kamchatka tsunami event...
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Geology – Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Discovery of Hidden Faults Sheds Light on Mystery of ‘Slow Earthquakes’ – “This is a major step forward in understanding the geological processes happening beneath our...
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Education and Employment – Teachers strike important to ensure quality education – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and...
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Legislation – Law change could save farmers and taxpayers millions – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind a new Member’s Bill that could bring much-needed clarity to New Zealand’s climate change laws – and save millions in legal...
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Legislation – Collins admits plans to restrict the right to strike – PSA
Source: PSA Public Service Minister Judith Collins’ admission in Parliament that the Government is looking at restricting public sector workers’ fundamental right to strike is deeply concerning and demands further explanation,...
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Further victims identified in Tasman fraud investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman District Police investigating a couple alleged to have defrauded a person of more than $1 million have now identified 10 potential victims of the pair....
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Appeal for information following shots fired at Wigram house
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan: Christchurch Central Police investigating an incident where shots were fired at a house in Wigram are appealing to the public...
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Cabinet approves next steps on greyhound racing industry
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has formally agreed this week to the closure of the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand. A bill will be drafted to bring this decision...
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Canterbury Police thank public and staff for feedback on proposal
Source: New Zealand Police Submissions on Canterbury Police’s redesign proposal closed on Monday, and Police are now working their way through the feedback. Canterbury Police District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill...
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Whitebaiter tales urge respect for the river
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 August 2025 Two blokes with a tale to tell are urging whitebaiters to stay safe on the river this whitebaiting season (1 September to...
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Concoction of drugs found in stolen vehicle
Source: New Zealand Police Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one Auckland man’s problems, as he faces serious drugs charges in court today. On Tuesday afternoon, Police...
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New Zealand welcomes first-ever visit from IMO Secretary-General
Source: Maritime New Zealand Earlier this month, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited New Zealand for the first time. The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency...
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Boundary Creek Bridge deck replacement to restore 2 lane access on SH25 ahead of summer
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers of the scenic Thames Coast highway are all too familiar with stop/go interruptions due to damage to State Highway 25 (SH25) in recent years,...
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Teachers strike important to ensure quality education
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and greater teacher-led professional...