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Police welcome new dog teams for Christmas
Source: New Zealand Police After several weeks of training, two front line Patrol Dog teams and two Detector Dog teams celebrated today at a ceremony formally recognising their graduation to...
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New year, new road surface for State Highway 1 Ngauranga Gorge and Interchange
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The next stage of the State Highway summer maintenance programme will be underway at the Ngauranga Interchange and the Ngauranga Gorge next month. Contractors will...
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Fatal workplace incident, Te Kouma
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after an incident involving a commercial mower in Te Kouma, Coromandel today. Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kouma...
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Safer, more enjoyable path ahead for SH30 Landing Road Bridge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Cyclists and pedestrians in Whakatāne are set to benefit from a safer and more comfortable crossing on the State Highway 30 (SH30) Landing Road Bridge,...
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Hutt Valley Police continue to investigate serious assault
Source: New Zealand Police Hutt Valley Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that left a person with critical injuries. At around 5am on Wednesday 10 December, Police received...
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Sabre Peak climber Connor Scott McKenzie: A statement on behalf of the family
Source: New Zealand Police Police supporting the Coroner investigation into the death of Connor Scott McKenzie are issuing a statement on behalf of the family. They ask media to respect...
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Search for missing climbers called off
Source: New Zealand Police Two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook are not believed to be alive, after search teams found evidence they had been caught a large ice avalanche. The...
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Second Fast-track quarry approved
Source: New Zealand Government A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Kings Quarry Limited...
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Major Fast-track mining project approved
Source: New Zealand Government The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources...
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Search continues for Mitchell Cole, Ruatiti
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager, Central District CIB: Police continuing to search for a man in relation to the double homicide...
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Cyclone recovery work on Hawke’s Bay highways closer to completion – back to two lanes for Christmas
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Another busy year of construction on Hawke’s Bay state highways means Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the region edges closer to completion, helping to keep...
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Conservationists urge Auckland dog owners to protect penguins
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 It’s a further blow to the species which is already at risk of becoming threatened due to a declining population. The attacks...
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Wanted: Information on stolen art piece
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a unique art piece stolen during a burglary in west Auckland. The Waitematā West Tactical...
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Gas Security Fund to seek expressions of interest
Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New...
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Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Area schools principals play an integral role...
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Next steps in advanced tech research
Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers – provisional appointments of three Assistant Commissioners
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I am very pleased to announce Superintendent Jeanette Park (Eastern District Commander), Superintendent Corrie Parnell (Wellington District Commander) and...
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A chick for Charlie Girl
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 Charlie, who was a long-term resident of the Department of Conservation’s Te Anau Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car, was...
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GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
Source: NZCTU New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it...
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Special Agricultural Trade Envoy appointed
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay has announced the appointment of Nathan Guy as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy...
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Burglar comes a cropper
Source: New Zealand Police A burglar bogged down during his escape efforts on a west Auckland farm will face court today. Police responded to a burglary reported in Henderson Valley...
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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported...
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Busy year sees Tairāwhiti cyclone recovery move closer to completion
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Around 90% of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work on Tairāwhiti’s state highways has been completed after a busy 2025. Crews will pause over the Christmas and...
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Summertime means seasonal risks for workers
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 December 2025 As the glorious days of summer settle in, workloads increase for many around the country. Whether you’re up on the roof, busy with...
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Aotea kids share stories of conservation in action
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 The inaugural Department of Conservation Aotea Kaitiaki competition brought together the island’s three primary schools to share stories of protecting the environment....
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Police acknowledge IPCA finding into arrests at sea
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the IPCA’s finding in relation to a yacht which was abandoned following two arrests at sea. On 2 December 2024 Police received a report...
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Be sure before you leave the shore this summer
Source: Maritime New Zealand As the summer holidays approach, many people will be setting their out-of-office messages and making plans to head out on the water. The lakes are warming...