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Free cervical screening for all women
Source: New Zealand Government Cervical screening will be free for all eligible women from 1 March 2027, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg say. “Today I am...
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Events – Six60, Maoli and Stan Walker to headline new two-day festival ‘Kingston Calling’ in February
Source: Fabrik Musical legends of Aotearoa and the Pacific will unite at Kingston Calling, a vibrant new two-day music and culture festival transforming Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 19 and...
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2026 TACKLES RISING LONELINESS ACROSS AOTEAROA
Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Theme of Belonging Matters announced for 12-18 October AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF) has announced the...
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ProCare welcomes funded flu vaccine for under-fives as outreach approach helps improve immunisation rates
Source: ProCare 1 September 2026 ProCare has welcomed the decision to fund influenza vaccinations for children aged under five from today, saying it reflects the importance of making immunisation accessible...
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Road blocked, The Coastal Highway/SH60, Appleby
Source: New Zealand Police The Coastal Highway/State Highway 60, Appleby, is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash, between Research Orchard Road and...
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EIT graduate named among New Zealand’s top young winemakers
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 44 seconds ago EIT graduate Aaron Coxhead has been named one of New Zealand’s top young winemakers after placing second in his first national final....
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Woolworths set to ‘offshore’ 130 NZ jobs to make more money – Workers First Union
Source: Workers First Union Woolworths, one half of New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly, looks set to send around 130 New Zealanders’ jobs to Australia after announcing consultation today on a plan...
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Health – RACS says better pathways into specialist training are needed
Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Tuesday 1 September 2026 Australia is producing enough doctors. The challenge is making sure they can progress through training into the specialist workforce communities...
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Backing the Hauraki Rail Trail’s recovery
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing further in repairs to the Hauraki Rail Trail to ensure it remains a world-class attraction for tourists and local communities following severe...
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Te Pae Oranga launch celebrated in Te Tai Poutini
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police, in partnership with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and Poutini Waiora, are pleased to announce the launch of Te Pae Oranga on the West Coast. A...
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College of GPs: Expanded funded flu vaccination for under-fives a win for Kiwi families
Source: The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the decision to expand funded influenza vaccination to all children...
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The missing piece: Police seek stolen sculpture
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are appealing to the public for information following the theft of a significant sculpture in Whangārei. At around 3.15am on 24 August, the sculpture...
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The United States, Cook Islands, and New Zealand announce Penrhyn Port project
Source: New Zealand Government The United States, Cook Islands, and New Zealand intend to partner to deliver a major port upgrade on the island of Penrhyn in the northern Cook...
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Government should settle the industrial dispute not attack the workers raising it – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Government should focus its efforts on settling collective bargaining with 10,000 public servants rather than attacking the PSA over their...
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Mother of six completes 20-year learning journey thanks to Margaret Hetley Scholarship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 11 minutes ago Noel Faletutulu with her husband and six children, at the Margaret Hetley Scholarship ceremony. Bachelor of Accounting student Noel Faletutulu began her...
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Sports Hawke’s Bay Scholarship keeps three athletes on the world stage and in the classroom
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 minutes ago (Left to right) Ryan Hambleton, CE, Sport Hawke’s Bay CE, Mackenzie Speers, Sue Smith, General Manager, Sport Hawke’s Bay General Manager, Aniela...
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Murder charges laid following Wattle Downs double homicide
Source: New Zealand Police A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following the death of two people in Wattle Downs last week. Emergency services were called...
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Name release: critical incident, Manurewa
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray: Police can now formally release the name of the woman who died following a fatal crash...
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Flu vaccine funding criteria extended from today
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up until their...
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Flu vaccine now funded for all children under five as influenza cases rise
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac and Health New Zealand have taken urgent action to help protect tamariki and their whānau, announcing that from today, the influenza vaccine is fully funded for all...
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Construction Costs – Diesel rebound drives construction costs upward – QV
Source: Quotable Value Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Construction costs are on the rise again, with rebounding diesel prices putting pressure on some of the most fuel-intensive trades. QV CostBuilder’s August...
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NEPAL FLOODS: Children at risk of disease as families struggle to access clean water – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Children crammed into public shelters are facing an increased risk of illness as families struggle to get clean water for drinking and washing in the aftermath...
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Government Cuts – PSA Says Enough is enough: public good test needed to stop Govt’s reckless restructures
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public good test will force agencies to weigh impact on services, communities and Te Tiriti before cutting jobs 4 out of...
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NZ Economy – ASB Housing Confidence Survey Results – Analysis
Source: ASB Bank September 2026 Jane Turner Senior Economist ASB Economics Rising interest rates dull housing confidence ASB Housing Confidence Survey Net percent who believe (3 months to July 2026)...
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Employment Disputes – 10,000 public servants to strike on 9 September – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Public servants across the country will strike from 1pm on 9 September, sending a clear message to their employers and the...
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US Fed rate hike bets on collision course with Fed’s own data – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group August 31 2026 A Fed rate rise in September would be a costly overreaction to a story the numbers no longer support, warns the CEO of one...
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Kākāpō population reaches new milestone
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 September 2026 Ninety chicks from the 2026 breeding season were officially added to the population today (1 September), after the youngest surviving chick reached...