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The Strategic Importance of Latin America

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the New Zealand Innovation Showcase, Brasilia, Brazil, 5 March 2026] Executive Secretary and Deputy Minister Elias, excellencies, distinguished guests, tēnā koutou katoa, boa noite,...

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Community effort brings one to court, Fielding

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man following a reported burglary at the Feilding Library. On Sunday March 1, Police were notified of a burglary...

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Government clarifies welfare and ACC payments

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation clarifying the law on the impact of ACC payments on welfare entitlement to make sure the process is fair for everyone....

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Police round up shoplifting trio

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three offenders find themselves charged after a botched getaway with thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools. Police were advised of a shoplifting at a Grey...

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Two before the courts, drugs and cash located, Cromwell

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people are before the courts, following the execution of a search warrant at a Cromwell address. After receiving information through a Crime Stoppers report, Cromwell...

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Climate News – Monthly Climate Summary: February 2026

· March 5, 2026

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand February dominated by a historic storm mid-month February will be remembered for the “Valentine’s Storm” – a low-pressure system originating in the subtropics which deepened dramatically...

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Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement comes into effect

· March 5, 2026

Source: Auckland Council After 15 years in motion, the Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement came into effect yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the Auckland iwi and for Tāmaki Makaurau as...

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Bill to modernise census passes first reading

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to support a more efficient census and provide timelier data for New Zealand has passed its first reading today, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and...

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Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police is aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing the...

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Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu. Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house...

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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways  

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the...

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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat

· March 5, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...

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Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season...