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Update: Crash, SH25, Pukepoto
Source: New Zealand Police Cordons have been lifted following a crash involving a truck and tree on State Highway 25, Tairua Road, this morning. Emergency services were called to the...
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Annual number of home consents up 21 percent – Building consents issued: July 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 21 percent – news story 2 September 2026 There were 40,908 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended...
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Health – Funding cervical screening in general practice welcomed, details critical to successful delivery
Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to fund cervical screening in general practice from 1...
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Two poupou, one fishing line
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 minutes ago EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen unveils the newly named “te ahi kōmau a Māui”, the fire within poupou with Maraeunui Learning Centre ākonga...
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A brighter future for derelict MIT sites in Ōtara
Source: New Zealand Government Deteriorating and vacant buildings at two former Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) sites in Ōtara will be demolished, clearing the way for future redevelopment of more...
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In the market for charges
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged Facebook Marketplace scammer is now facing a raft of charges after he defrauded victims out of thousands of dollars. Earlier this year, Police received...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra provides update on forecast FY26 earnings
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group 2 September 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group has today advised that it expects its FY26 full year underlying earnings[1] to be at the top end of its...
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New Māori maternal mental health campaign asking whānau to share what support they had when pēpi arrived
Source: Ki tua o Matariki A new nationwide campaign is inviting whānau to share their experiences of the support-or lack of support-around them following the arrival of their pēpi (baby)....
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Events – Schools given chance to perform alongside Stan Walker through new ‘Family Tree’ challenge
Source: Fabrik Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu) is inviting kura from...
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Oxfam launches Nepal flood response in worst-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, as destroyed roads and swept-away bridges block relief efforts
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam has launched an emergency response in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, the districts worst affected by last Wednesday’s flash flood, as roads and bridges swept away by the...
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The designer dog house that went from April Fools joke to Home Show raffle
Source: Landmark Homes Landmark Homes has built its April Fools “architecturally designed dog house” for real. It’s on display at the Auckland Home Show, raffle tickets are $5, and every...
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What drives infrastructure costs – and where can we make a difference
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga A new research report from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, shows that the growing costs of building infrastructure do not need...
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Events – July keeps Gumboot Friday moving, with 3,500 free counselling sessions delivered for our rangatahi
Source: Gumboot Friday In July 2026, Gumboot Friday delivered 3,500 free counselling sessions nationwide, supporting 2,205 young people aged 5–25. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose who they...
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Independent review released into Moa Point plant failure
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released the independent Crown Review into the failure of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the flooding event on 4 February...
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Opening the farm gate to first-time buyers
Source: New Zealand Government Farm workers will soon be able to use their own KiwiSaver savings to buy their first home under legislation introduced this week, say Finance Minister Nicola...
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New roadmap for supporting unpaid carers
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched today a new action plan to recognise the thousands of unpaid or informal carers across the country who are at home providing care for...
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Sod turned on Nelson Hospital’s new inpatient building
Source: New Zealand Government The sod has been turned on Nelson Hospital’s new 128-bed inpatient building, marking the beginning of construction, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “We know how important...
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Fatal crash, Te Puke
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Te Puke on 1 September. The crash involved a pedestrian and took place on Te...
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Advocacy – New Zealand did sign a letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) 1 September 2026 PSNA points to a hint of future economic sanctions against Israel, in a statement of concern issued jointly by New Zealand,...
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Economic Environment – Bond yields rocket to 2-decade high as global sell-off deepens – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group September 1 2026 Millions of investors are sitting on portfolios built for a world that seemingly no longer exists, warns the CEO of one of the world’s...
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University welcomes Government announcement towards goal of eliminating cervical cancer
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Tātai Hauora o Hine—National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington says tonight’s announcement by the...
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Case Note 329928 [2026] NZ Priv CMR 1: Personal emails sent from work email address “held” by Employer
Source: Privacy Commissioner 21 Aug 2026, 09:00 Background A woman made an information request to her employer under principle 6 of the Privacy Act. The request was for personal information...
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Greater powers to go after fraudsters
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with greater powers to go after criminals has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...
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Foundational legislation strengthens support
Source: New Zealand Government The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister for Disability Issues Louise...
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Ranguru/Chatham petrel returning home
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Once common on Maung’Rē/Mangere Island, the ranguru/Chatham petrel disappeared due to habitat loss and cat predation. Work is now underway to re-establish a breeding colony...
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Rates Capping Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to halt excessive rates increases and ensure councils’ focus to be on fixing the basics and keeping rates affordable has passed its first reading in...
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Accredited Roofing Wins 2026 Residential Roof of the Year
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Accredited Roofing Wins 2026 Residential Roof of the Year Accredited Roofing & Coatings has been awarded Residential Roof of the Year at the 2026 Roofing...