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Consultation on Organics Standard Notice – Tranche 3
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries This is the third and final consultation in this round The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has begun work to develop notice content to...
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Groundbreaking New Zealand product set to tackle yellow-legged hornets
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is deploying a new tool in the fight against the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland. Mike Inglis, commissioner north, says the agency...
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Kaikōura dairy farmer fined $35,000 for multiple NAIT failures involving hundreds of animals
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing his National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) responsibilities involving hundreds of cattle, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Trevor...
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Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita recalled due to incorrect date mark
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Granarolo New Zealand Limited in its recall of Ghiotti brand Chorizo Velita (150g) due to the product being...
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Steinlager Ultra Low Carb beer recalled due to incorrect alcohol-free labelling
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Lion NZ (LION) Limited in recalling a specific batch of its Steinlager Ultra Low Carb beer due to...
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Response continues in Papatoetoe, with no further fruit flies found today
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand’s Oriental fruit fly response continues in Papatoetoe, Auckland, with no further fruit flies found today. Four male Oriental fruit flies have...
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Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force, Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report that found officers were justified in using force when taking a man into custody in...
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Innovative digital labelling trial to progress
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will move ahead with a digital labelling trial, another step towards removing barriers to consumer choice and competition. It follows consultation at the end...
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Arrests after attempted robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A group fleeing the scene of an attempted robbery at a central Auckland superette have also failed to give Police the slip. Just before 9pm, two...
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Ministerial group to oversee fuel security
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next...
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First MRI scanner for Wairarapa Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government A new purpose-built facility at Wairarapa Hospital will house a new MRI scanner as part of a wider investment to strengthen diagnostic services, Health Minister Simeon...
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The New Zealand Threat Classification Series hits 50
Source: NZ Department of Conservation A milestone worth celebrating for Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity The New Zealand Threat Classification Series has officially reached its 50th issue! That’s 50 deep dives...
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Sudden death, Tāmaki River
Source: New Zealand Police Police have recovered a man’s body from the Tāmaki River in east Auckland. Search efforts have been underway through the week after the man was reported...
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New pay deal for primary teachers welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the decision by Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche to enable school boards to offer primary teachers new pay agreements. The...
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Life Sciences Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak here at the Life Sciences Summit today. As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I see the contribution our...
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NZ contributes changes to Pacific fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
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Appeal for information: Fatal crash, SH5, Taupō
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were...
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Positive lines of enquiry into threat against school
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible. Aoraki Area Commander...
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CTU stands in solidarity with teachers
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from his plans to...
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Job Losses – Heinz Wattie’s Announces Proposed Changes to Operations in New Zealand
Source: Heinz Wattie Today, Heinz Wattie’s Limited announced proposed changes to certain areas of its New Zealand business as part of the company’s shift to focus on its long-term strategy....
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Events – Gumboot Friday Delivers Hope in February: 1,754 Young People Supported
Source: Gumboot Friday In February 2026, Gumboot Friday helped 1,754 young people aged 5–25 access free counselling, delivering a total of 2,721 sessions. Every session is free, needs no referral,...
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Health – Aged Care Association Calls for Stronger Direct Communication in Pandemic Planning
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association is urging the Government to strengthen direct communication pathways between Ministers and essential service sectors as part of future pandemic preparedness planning. Chief Executive Tracey...
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Tax Reform – Concern that NZF, ACT could sink closure of major tax loophole
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 11 March 2026, 3 pm – NZ First and ACT appear to be threatening to sink a tax measure that would close a major tax loophole...
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Feedback sought on orange roughy closures
Source: New Zealand Government Proposals to close parts of the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery to protect spawning areas and help rebuild the fishery are open for public consultation, Oceans...
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Vehicle seized after anti-social road user activity in Porirua cemetery
Source: New Zealand Police On Monday 9 March at about 7.30pm, Police received multiple reports from members of the public of a blue Ford Falcon car speeding within the grounds...
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Missing man located, Horeke
Source: New Zealand Police A 64-year-old man who went missing in the Far North last night has been located safe and well after spending a night in the bush. Police...
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Education – MIT and Unitec showcase united vision at ASB Polyfest
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and Unitec Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland – 11 March 2026 – One Waka. One Future. Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and Unitec will present a...