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Remember road safety this Anzac weekend

· April 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police So far in 2026, provisionally 102 people have lost their lives on roads - that’s nearly a death every day this year. “With 17 deaths in April alone, that...

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Defence Minister to visit Australia

· April 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Australia today to undertake a range of engagements to further strengthen defence cooperation with New Zealand’s military ally.  “New Zealand and...

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Fire Safety – Fire ban lifted in three areas of Otago

· April 23, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire seasons for Otago Central, Lakes, and Upper Waitaki zones from 8am, Thursday 23 April, until...

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Update: Goat deaths, Pōkeno

· April 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police can now provide an update regarding the investigation into the deaths of 18 goats at a Pōkeno property last week. Further investigations have taken place...

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Online Casino Gambling Bill passes third reading

· April 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Online Casino Gambling Bill has passed its third and final reading, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.   The new regulatory regime strengthens consumer protections and ensures...

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McClay leads delegation to India for FTA signing

· April 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs for New Delhi today to sign the New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), leading a cross-party delegation...

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Skilled plumbers and drainlayers scheme expands

· April 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A self-certification scheme allowing skilled plumbers and drainlayers to sign off their own work is being expanded to cover more residential work and some commercial activity,...