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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...

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Government backs Kiwi seafarer workforce growth

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s taking action to grow New Zealand’s ageing seafarer workforce and improve its supply-chain resilience, through a major investment in training opportunities for those entering...

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Supporting first-year GP trainees

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the way first-year GP trainees are employed will make it easier for new doctors to choose general practice and help strengthen the primary care...

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Second private Building Consent Authority approved

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...

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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard

· March 5, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...

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Dangerous drivers face court

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have impounded seven vehicles and summonsed four drivers to court with another three pending charges following a gang-related funeral procession. A Police operation monitored the...

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Two arrests following Papakura shooting

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road area...

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Appointment of the Health and Disability Commissioner

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the reappointment of Ms Morag McDowell as Health and Disability Commissioner. “Ms McDowell brings extensive legal expertise and significant...

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Upgraded women’s leadership database launched

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is growing...

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Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB: At around 9pm last night reports were received that a property on Tamaki Ave,...

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Operation Block: Further man charged over homicide

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged another person in an ongoing homicide investigation following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights. Operation Block commenced on 19 August...

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Arrest following serious assault, Frankton

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: A man is before the courts following a serious assault in Hamilton yesterday. At around 7am, Police...