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Police round up shoplifting trio
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
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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New overseas investment rules inject billions into local economy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s work to boost overseas investment and remove barriers to doing business with New Zealand is delivering billions for the local economy and Kiwi businesses,...
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Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – information release 5 March 2026 Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on...
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Value of building work put in place: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Value of building work put in place: December 2025 quarter – information release 5 March 2026 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of...
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Property Market – February delivers strongest value lift in four months – Cotality
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 0.2% in February. That remains a modest rise, but still the strongest since October last year, and more than reversing...
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Government legalises debts for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in state care
Source: Green Party The Government today passed legislation entrenching nearly 40,000 people, including many sexual abuse and abuse in state care survivors in debt. Pushing survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of...
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Climate News – Monthly Climate Summary: February 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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Select Committee calls for online platform transparency and accountability – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The Education and Workforce Select Committee has reported back on its inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online saying the current law is...
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HortPlus announces key appointments to senior leadership team
Source: HortPlus New Zealand agritech company HortPlus has today announced key appointments to its senior leadership team as it positions itself for growth and international expansion. Director Mike Barley has...
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Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement comes into effect
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
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
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
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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Fire Safety – Fire permits suspended ahead of hot weekend in Queenstown Lakes District
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Hot and windy weather has raised the fire risk in the Queenstown Lakes District to extreme, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to suspend all...
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Local News – Full steam ahead for Porirua streamside planting programme
Source: Porirua City Council More than 100,000 plants will go in the ground in Porirua this year as the city’s streamside planting programme to restore Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour shows...
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Toitū launches national campaign: Climate Action = Smart Business
Source: Toitū Envirocare Toitū Envirocare has launched a new national campaign built on a clear and commercial premise: Climate Action = Smart Business. Aimed squarely at CEOs, directors and senior...
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Millions of people across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia facing drought crisis, as cost of water increases by 2000% in worst hit areas – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Failed October-December rains have pushed nearly 26 million people into extreme hunger in East Africa. 58 million people do not have access to clean drinking water. Millions of...
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Natural Phenomenon – Five years on, triple-tsunami anniversary highlights New Zealand’s ongoing risk
Source: National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA Five years after three tsunamis struck New Zealand shores in one day, the National Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to get...
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Rural News – Search begins for the inaugural Rural Woman of the Year
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers, Rural Women New Zealand and Brightstar are proud to announce the launch of the Rural Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Farmers Weekly. Nominations are open...
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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways
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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No need for speed after dangerous driver lands in Court
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver who allegedly stole a car and drove it through Albany while intoxicated is now facing a raft of charges. Late last night, Police...
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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat
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
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...
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Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland. ...
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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi
Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...
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Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced...