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Crime spree ends in custody
Source: New Zealand Police Police have thwarted a small crime wave across a west Auckland suburb, with a man facing a raft of burglary charges. Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit...
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Woman arrested after elderly people targeted
Source: New Zealand Police A brazen offender allegedly ripping off elderly people across Hamilton and Auckland communities will face court. Police executed a search warrant at a Rānui property today,...
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Name release, fatal crash, Springston
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash in Springston on 4 February. He was 10-year-old Alexander Bennett, of Springston....
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Road closed, Cambridge Road near SH 1
Source: New Zealand Police Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 is closed following a two-vehicle collision, reported just after 2pm. Three people are injured, one in...
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Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech
Source: New Zealand Government E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau Rangatira mā. Tēnā koutou katoa. Ki ngā mate, haere, haere, haere atu ra. Kia tatou te hoonga...
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“Eighty-nine new cops for the new year
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members from all over New Zealand celebrated with their loved ones at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua today, when Wing 392 graduated from...
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Construction of rail crossing bridges a step closer
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 18 December 2025 New bridges for drivers and pedestrians over the rail lines in Takanini are a step closer with the award of a construction contract...
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Months of work in just two weeks as Eastern Busway moves closer
Source: Auckland Transport Date: 17 December 2025 About 2,500 tonnes of asphalt will be laid in just two weeks while the Ti Rākau Drive/Pakūranga Highway intersection is closed from 27...
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Environment Canterbury steps in on stench
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Chair Dr Deon Swiggs says the regional council’s responsibilities are very clear: while the Christchurch City Council owns and operates the sewage treatment plant, Environment...
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Early warning: Enhancing Canterbury’s flood warning system
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council During a flood we: Have dedicated knowledgeable staff who actively manage the flood defence systems (such as stop banks and floodgates), make field observations and...
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Turn local ideas into environmental action — funding closing soon
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 03 Feb 2026 From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible...
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What you need to know about the Nīkau Palm Valley Bay vessel incident
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Preliminary assessment Initial assessments undertaken on Monday show the vessel has sustained more significant damage than originally anticipated. It is likely that the full amount...
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Councillors gather to discuss submissions on “consequential reforms”
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “These are the most consequential reforms that New Zealand has faced for quite some time and there is a lot at stake” Chair Swiggs said....
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Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up of nine members with extensive backgrounds in...
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Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood
Source: Auckland Council The Waitematā Station Plaza and eastern glasshouse entrance to the station are open, completing the City Rail Link’s first station neighbourhood in the city centre. This is...
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Top 10 city centre wins in 2025
Source: Auckland Council We reflect on another year of renewal and vibrancy in the city centre. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomes the opportunity at the end of the year to...
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Inside the consent process that cleared the path for New Zealand’s first IKEA
Source: Auckland Council If you’ve driven past Sylvia Park lately, you’ll have noticed a giant blue-and-yellow newcomer has arrived! Getting the green light for New Zealand’s first IKEA store at...
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Last call for feedback on Auckland’s future housing plan
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until 5pm on Friday 19 December to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120, which updates Auckland’s planning rules to strengthen natural hazard protections...
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New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal
Source: Auckland Council A heartfelt blessing in Milford last week marked the start of a new chapter for the Wairau catchment, as mana whenua, led by Ngāti Paoa and supported...
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More funding, more impact:
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing big in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, offering more than $1million to help community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take bold, practical steps to...
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Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is proud to be a founding partner of the newly launched Tāmaki Taiao Alliance, a bold new collaboration designed to accelerate nature regeneration at scale...
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Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice
Source: Auckland Council Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice. Since early Wednesday...
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Man arrested after Police vehicle rammed
Source: New Zealand Police One man has been arrested after allegedly ramming the stolen vehicle he was driving into a Police unit. Auckland Central Police responded to information just before...
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Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed due to rain, weather warnings
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 January 2026 MetService has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to the weather system moving down the northern half of...
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Activist News – Protest at today’s National Party caucus retreat – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Palestine solidarity supporters will be outside the National Party caucus retreat this morning from 10am (Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Ōtautahi/Christchurch) to hold the party...
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Government backs economic growth in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Southland is set for a major economic boost, with the Government committing a $3.1 million loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to kickstart an industrial...
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Police make history with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Commissioner Richard Chambers: New Zealand Police is celebrating a record-breaking year with 100 former officers rejoining in 2025. Last year was by far...