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Truck rolls in Napier, blocking highway
Source: Radio New Zealand The intersection of SH51 and Awatoto Road in Napier. Google Maps A major road in southern Napier is partially blocked after a truck hit the central...
OSI archive
Month: March 2026
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Good Samaritans sought following Massey assault
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police are seeking a family of good Samaritans who went to the aid of a high school student when she was allegedly assaulted by two...
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Proposed import requirements for fresh blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) for human consumption
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 31 March to 15 May 2026, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed import requirements for fresh...
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NGOs – MSF and 18 other NGOs, challenge Israel’s ban on operating in Palestine
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 31 March, 2026: Following an initial hearing at Israel’s High Court on 23 March, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and 18 other...
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Defence News – NZ Army and Pacific soldiers dig deep in core soldiering skills competition
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) New Zealand Army soldiers and their Pacific counterparts have been pushed to their limits in a fiercely contested 1st (NZ) Brigade Skill at Arms...
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April Fuels Day: Home support workers to rally across the country over fuel crisis
Source: PSA Home support workers who are being slammed by rising fuel costs are taking to the streets across the country on 1 April to call on the Government to urgently...
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Opinion: “Cheaper care at home” is a myth – and the real cost is being hidden
Source: Aged Care Association The recent report by RNZ on unions taking Health New Zealand to court over travel costs should be a wake-up call for policymakers. For years, the Government...
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Climate Studies – Fifty years of observations, no reversal of glacier climate damage
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Fifty years on from the first aerial survey of our Southern Alps glaciers, late snow and variable summer weather delivered a temporary reprieve from rapid ice...
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Universities – Almost half of university students experiencing food insecurity – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA New research finds high levels of student food insecurity with living away from home the main driver. Almost half of university students are experiencing...
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Fonterra completes sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Chairman Peter McBride says the completion of the sale is...
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Health – Drug checking service continues to grow
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri The NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri says it is crucial drug checking services continue to reach...
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Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – third instalment – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Statistical area 2 and 3 population projections: 2023(base)–2053 – third instalment – information release 31 March 2026 Statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population...
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Reminder – Feedback on proposed changes to HLFS income data closes soon
Source: Statistics New Zealand Reminder – Feedback on proposed changes to Household Labour Force Survey income data closes soon 31 March 2026 We want your feedback on whether administrative (admin) data could be used to create...
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Northbound lane of State Highway 51, Awatoto blocked by crash
Source: New Zealand Police The northbound lane of State Highway 51 near Awatoto is blocked after a crash this morning. Police were notified at 11.20am that a truck had collided...
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Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 31 March 2026 The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2023 to 30 June...
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Five ways the Waiheke Local Board protects our environment
Source: Auckland Council Across Waiheke, locals are taking action – trapping pests, restoring wetlands, reducing waste and protecting marine life. Backed by the Waiheke Local Board, these community-led efforts are helping safeguard the island’s...
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Person stabbed then run over in Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person was stabbed and then became the victim of a hit-and-run in Hastings on Monday night, but the incidents appear unrelated,...
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Tech – LONG-TERM, BIPARTISAN TECH POLICIES NEEDED FOR NZ TO REALISE GROWTH POTENTIAL
Source: Tech New Zealand New Zealand’s $24 billion technology sector is calling on policymakers to put aside political differences and commit to a long-term, bipartisan strategy to secure the country’s...
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Fire Safety – Parts of Nelson-Marlborough moving to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring a restricted fire season in the Coastal, Waimea and Lake Rotoiti zones of the Nelson-Marlborough District, from 8am...
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Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
Source: Sustainable Business Council New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major...
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Property Market – Property Sector Set for Billion-Dollar Expansion as Primary Exports Surge
Source: Impact PR for Calder Stewart Hundreds of millions of dollars of investment is set to be injected into large-scale industrial property developments as sustained growth in the country’s primary...
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Government reduces housing intensification rules for Auckland – again
Source: Radio New Zealand Housing Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The government has made yet another change to legislation setting out the plan to accommodate new homes in Auckland in...
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KMD Brands raises funds to help recapitalise business
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD Brands owns Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz footwear brands. RNZ / Nate McKinnon KMD Brands raises $65m in deeply discounted offer Posts $13.1m loss in...
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Celine Dion is returning to the stage
Source: Radio New Zealand Celine Dion, who was previously sidelined from performing due to a rare neurological disorder, has announced a series of concerts that will bring her back to...
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Big telecommunication companies complete 3G mobile network shutdown
Source: Radio New Zealand Jae Park/ Unsplash The big telecommunication companies have completed the shutdown of the 3G mobile phone network, though some devices were still connected. Spark said 1.41...
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Police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they didn’t work, watchdog reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog has revealed. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released...
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Ministers seek ‘urgent advice’ to ease fuel price pain for support workers
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Ministers have sought “urgent advice” about how best to ease the pain of rising fuel prices for in-home...