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Drug arrests in rural Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Police discovered drugs and firearms following search warrants in and around Gore and Riversdale. Over the past two days Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers. Operation...
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Man remanded in custody after alleged attack
Source: New Zealand Police A man faces serious charges after an alleged attack on an Auckland woman at the weekend. Operation Moller commenced on Sunday, after a member of the...
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Business employment data: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business employment data: December 2025 quarter – information release 12 March 2026 Business employment data includes filled jobs and gross earnings, with breakdowns by industry, sex, age,...
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Business financial data: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business financial data: December 2025 quarter – information release 12 March 2026 Business financial data provides sales, purchases, salaries and wages, and operating profit estimates for most...
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Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – news story 12 March 2026 This article uses statistics drawn from several Stats NZ datasets to provide insights...
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Four before the courts after failing to appear, Coromandel Peninsula
Source: New Zealand Police Four people are facing the courts following the first of many Police operations in Eastern Waikato today. Police conducted a number of search warrants in the...
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Zaroa NZ Salami products recalled due lack of required food safety controls
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting MeatUp Limited trading as Zaroa NZ in recalling all batches of 3 salami products due to a lack...
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Successful end to fruit fly response in Auckland’s Mt Roskill
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill have been lifted with no further evidence of Queensland...
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Proposed options to improve the traceability of pigs and sheep
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Update – 19 February 2026 The consultation closing time was extended by 7 hours. Submissions will now be accepted up to 11.59pm on 5...
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Fruit fly surveillance area widens in Papatoetoe
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is widening its trapping zone in Papatoetoe after today finding 3 more male Oriental fruit flies, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner...
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Fruit fly response ramps up in Papatoetoe
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Oriental fruit fly response continues in Papatoetoe, with no further sign of the pest so far, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike...
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Pams Beef Lasagna recalled due to incorrect use-by date
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams Beef Lasagne due to the product being labelled with the...
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Restrictions now in place on fruit and vegetable movements in Papatoetoe
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following yesterday’s detection of...
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Biosecurity New Zealand investigating and boosting trapping after Oriental fruit fly find
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way in Papatoetoe in South Auckland following the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance...
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Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force
Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast...
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Gang members arrested after Bay of Plenty memorial run
Source: New Zealand Police Persistent Police visibility and strong enforcement sent a clear message to gang members as they came into town for a memorial run last weekend – Police...
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation...
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Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. The Employment Leave Bill seeks...
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Improved access to secondary legislation
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation...
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Partnership driving hospitality momentum
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit. ...
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Forty-nine new cops march out in March.
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members came from all over New Zealand today and celebrated alongside the newly attested constables of the 393 recruit wing at the Royal...
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Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace
Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of...
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Government supports Pacific cultures at Polyfest
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the world’s largest Pacific festival, Polyfest, supporting Pacific culture, young people and families, says Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti. ...
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Green Party releases initial candidate list for 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released its Delegate List of candidates for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the final membership voting process. “This is a...
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Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the initial candidate list for the 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the Delegate List for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the membership voting process. Co-Leader Marama Davidson...
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Illegal driver, weapons, drugs and vehicle
Source: New Zealand Police When Police stopped a driver, it led to the discovery of a vehicle full of illegal items. After stopping a vehicle on Friday, Police arrested the...
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Government Cuts – Latest proposed health cuts will leave public health system worse off – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA is deeply concerned about the long-term consequences of the proposed restructure of the Ministry of Health’s Corporate Services function, which will see 46 roles disestablished and workers...