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New Chair for Electricity Authority
Source: New Zealand Government John Harbord has been appointed Chair of the Electricity Authority for a three-year term, effective immediately, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. Mr Harbord is a barrister...
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Month: July 2026
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New Dunedin Hospital takes shape as steel goes up
Source: New Zealand Government The New Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient building is rising from its foundations, with the first vertical structural steel being installed today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “One...
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Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum Recycling Week 2026 (19–25 October) has nearly 500 organisations already registered, highlighting the continued growth of New Zealand’s largest waste...
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Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Business?
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Business? IMCA releases its guide comparing Xero vs QuickBooks to help businesses choose the right...
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Turning Old Laptops Into Lifelines for Community Groups
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Turning Old Laptops Into Lifelines for Community Groups Computer Help NZ’s Community Help Project refurbishes traded-in and donated laptops and gives them free to local...
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WorkSafe jumps up in reputation rankings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 July 2026 Public confidence in WorkSafe New Zealand is on the rise, with the organisation achieving its highest ever ranking in the Verian Public Sector...
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A Purple Pain – high-tech and low-tech combine to beat weeds
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 July 2026 Rangers recently used drones to detect purple loosestrife at Lake Papaitonga in Horowhenua. While this worked as a great detection tool, the...
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NCB introduces Seamless Cross-Border QR Payments for international travellers in Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Open visa policies, a wealth of cultural and natural attractions, acclaimed cuisine, warm local hospitality, and...
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Serious crash, Crown Range Road, Cardrona
Source: New Zealand Police Diversions are being put in place after a serious crash involving a bus and car on Crown Range Road this morning. The crash happened south of...
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Faster access to forensic mental health support
Source: New Zealand Government More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic...
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Have you seen Khushi?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Khushi, who has been reported missing from the Torbay area. The 18-year-old was last seen at about 11.35pm...
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Improving how New Zealand plans for climate risks
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended, Climate Change Minister Simon...
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Northland News – Weed Workshops – Register Now
Source: Northland Regional Council WEED WORKSHOPS – REGISTER NOW! Northland Regional Council’s annual series of weed workshops are happening around the region during August, in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Whangārei, Mangawhai and...
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Property Market – Residential construction costs continue to accelerate as building recovery gathers pace
Source: Cotality New Zealand residential construction costs continued to edge higher in the June quarter, with stronger building activity and renewed global cost pressures driving the fastest annual increase in...
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Universities – UoA launches worldwide search for nature-focused researchers
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) As governments and businesses around the world grapple with climate change and biodiversity loss, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is launching an international search...
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Disabled communities help shape climate solutions in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Six disability-led projects across Tāmaki Makaurau will share $200,000 to help communities prepare for a changing climate. The funding comes from Auckland Council ‘Disability-Led Climate Adaptation Pilot’...
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Brrrrrrrrrring it on – Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police Media invitation/Advisory What: Polar Plunge Wellington, take part or donate: www.torchrun.org.nz Where: Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay Wellington Why: To raise funds and awareness for...
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Hut life: where generations collide (and everyone learns the unwritten rules of naturing)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Abigail Monteith There’s something magical about staying in a hut. The smell of the old wooden walls, the sound of boots drying by the...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 15, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 15, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 15, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for July 15, 2026 - Full Text
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Langler Air Reports Winter Shift to Ducted Reverse Cycle in Perth
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Perth, Western Australia, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perth, Western Australia – July 14, 2026 – Perth installer Langler Air says households are switching to ducted...
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Perth Commercial Electrician Always Electrical Flags Compliance Testing Backlog
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Forrestdale, Western Australia, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forrestdale, Western Australia – July 14, 2026 – Forrestdale-based Always Electrical says Perth’s commercial and industrial clients are...
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DITP Launches THAI SELECT Festival 2026 in New York to Strengthen U.S. Market Opportunities for Thailand’s Food Industry
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2026 – Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce, will present the...
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Federated Farmers warn of last-minute rush for iwi agreements
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is sounding the alarm over councils rushing to sign new iwi partnership agreements before the Resource Management Act is replaced. Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark...
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Northland News – Biodiversity ‘detectives’ provide first regional plant threat report
Source: Northland Regional Council The ‘Conservation Status of Indigenous Vascular Plants in Northland’ provides the first comprehensive regional plant threat listing, giving landowners, hapū, iwi and resource managers a powerful tool...
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Emergency nursing role follows EIT study for local graduate
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago Ellie Harding knew she wanted to work in healthcare and after three years studying nursing at EIT, the 21-year-old is now working...
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EIT graduate begins nursing career at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Seeing the difference nurses made while caring for her family inspired Danielle Daly to pursue nursing through EIT. The 21-year-old recently graduated...