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Delays following crash, Birkdale
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in Birkdale this morning. The crash, between a vehicle and pedestrian on Verran Road, was reported...
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A two-way relationship – why China matters to Hawke’s Bay
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 minute ago By Lucy Laitinen Before this year, I hadn’t fully appreciated how important our education partnerships with China are, not just for our...
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No hiding for cover, thieves come a copper
Source: New Zealand Police Two men spotted beneath an Ellerslie manhole in the dark last night have wound up in Police custody. Just after 11.30pm, Police were alerted to two...
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Two arrested following fleeing driver incident across Central district
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ash Gurney, acting Whanganui Area Commander: Two people have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident across the Central district earlier...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand Congratulates Free Palestine Party on Registration
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) has congratulated the Free Palestine Party on its successful registration as a political party in Aotearoa New...
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State Highway 2 closed south of Katikati
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Aongatete is currently closed near Dawson Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 5:20pm. Two people have been seriously...
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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
Source: Human Rights Without Frontiers SEOUL, South Korea, 7 August 2026 — Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), together with CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC), which has accredited ECOSOC status...
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Defence News – RNZAF Poseidon crew successfully find boat and six people overdue in Fiji
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 8 August 2026 A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon crew has found six people overdue in a small boat in Fijian waters,...
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Health and Employment – Nurse Maude workers strike again over low pay offer and removal of sick leave
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Nurse Maude care and support workers will strike again on Monday 10 August, after their employer failed to come back with...
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Serious crash, Main South Road, Paroa
Source: New Zealand Police Main South Road (SH6), Paroa, is closed near the intersection with Clough Road, after a two-vehicle crash late this morning. Emergency services were called to the...
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New Zealand announces further sanctions against Russia
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package targets 33...
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Fairer Parent Resident Visa process delivered
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand citizens or residents waiting to bring their parents to New Zealand will have a fairer and more predictable selection process under changes to the...
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Zero-interest loans accelerate EV charger rollout
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to...
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Investigation underway after Rotorua Lakefront assault
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Inspector Louise Curragh: One man has been arrested after a serious assault at the Rotorua Lakefront overnight. Police were called to the...
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The $42 Trillion AI Economy: How AI Reshaped the S&P 500
Source: BestBrokers.com Paul HoffmanJuly 16, 2026Updated July 21, 2026 Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a niche investment theme centred on a handful of technology giants into the defining force...
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Economy – Shock US jobs report ends the case for a September hike: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group August 7 2026 A shock US jobs report has all but ended the case for a September rate hike, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s...
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Flicket wins Exporter of the Year at ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards
Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) Flicket, a provider of digital ticketing, booking and visitor management software, has won the ASB Bay of Plenty Exporter of the Year Award at...
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Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Friday 7 August, the fifty-second time the New...
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Economy – RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 7 August 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen,...
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Guardians of NZ Super appoints Alex Bacchus as Head of Asset Allocation
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation 7 August 2026 The Guardians of NZ Superannuation, manager of the $94 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed long-serving investment leader Alex Bacchus Head...
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New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 7 August 2026 The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian...
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Man arrested, meth seized following Christchurch search warrant
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized approximately half a kilogram of methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant at a Christchurch property today. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Brad...
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Man arrested for drug importation, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Detective Sergeant Scott Rankin A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. It followed Wellington...
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Motorists advised to avoid SH5, Waiotapu
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid State Highway 5, just south of the State Highway 38 intersection in Waiotapu following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported...
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Agenda for September 2026 Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in September 2026. Advisory meeting agenda setting The scheduling and agenda setting process...
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Covert retail crime operation sends a sting
Source: New Zealand Police An undercover Police operation is sending a strong warning to retailers who might be using dubious supply chains or purchasing stolen goods. For the past year,...
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RBNZ leadership continues regional engagement to hear first-hand economic perspectives in Nelson-Tasman
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Dr Anna Breman, Board Member Jeremy Banks, External Monetary Policy Committee Member Carl Hansen, and Director of...