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Fatal crash, Māngere
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Māngere on 3 December. Emergency services were notified of the two vehicle crash on...
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Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62 billion
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi farmers, growers, and primary producers are driving New Zealand’s economy with food and fibre exports set to reach a record $62 billion next year, Agriculture...
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KOF Economic Forecast, Winter 2025: Despite Trade Deal, Gloomy Outlook for the Swiss Economy
Source: KOF Economic Institute For 2025, the KOF Institute expects real GDP growth of 1.4% adjusted for major sporting events. For 2026, it anticipates a slowdown in growth dynamics to...
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Police rolls-out roadside drug driver testing
Source: New Zealand Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time this afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect...
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Critical incident investigation underway, Waipā
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin: Police have launched a critical incident investigation following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. Shortly before the...
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WorkSafe launches national manufacturing sector assessment focus
Source: Worksafe New Zealand In the New Year, WorkSafe New Zealand is kicking off a nationwide initiative to strengthen health and safety practices in the manufacturing sector. From January to...
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Roadside drug testing starts today
Source: New Zealand Government Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and...
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Update: Name release, Rotorua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Investigations Manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen: Police can now name the man who was found deceased in Rotorua on Friday. He...
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Name release: Lake Wainamu death
Source: New Zealand Police Police is releasing the name of a swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week. Shubham Kumar, 23, had gone swimming with friends on the evening...
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Economy – RBNZ Governor speaks on Monetary Policy
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 December 2025 – In media interviews this week, Governor Dr Anna Breman is speaking about New Zealand’s economic outlook and monetary policy settings,...
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Two bodies recovered, Fiordland National Park
Source: New Zealand Police Police Search and Rescue have recovered the bodies of two people from the Fiordland National Park. Police were notified at around 7:40pm on Saturday 13 December...
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Government concludes contracted emergency housing in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has officially shut down contracted emergency housing in Rotorua, marking the end of a system that failed the city and its community, Associate Housing...
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Proposed changes to the import requirements for dried spices, dairy products, bivalve molluscan shellfish products, and tahini and sesame paste products
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety is inviting comments on the proposed changes to the Food Notice: Requirements for Registered Food Importers and...
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Review of sustainability measures for spiny rock lobster (CRA 3 and CRA 7) – April 2026 round
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for 2 rock lobster stocks as part of the...
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Two climbers overdue, Aoraki/Mount Cook
Source: New Zealand Police Police are aware of two climbers who are on Aoraki/Mount Cook and are overdue from their climb. To be attributed to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Tapapa
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, on 1 December. He was 51-year-old, Brett...
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Serious food safety tips for the silly season
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety wants to remind Kiwis to keep food safety top of mind as they head into this festive season. “No one...
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Name release: Death at Karioitahi Beach
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of a man who died at Karioitahi Beach last week. He was 26-year-old Ali Hayder Hadi, of Te Atatū Peninsula....
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DOC welcomes resolution of judicial review of marine reserve decisions
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 15 December 2025 The marine reserves, located between Oamaru and The Catlins, were announced by former Conservation and Oceans and Fisheries Ministers in October 2023....
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Lane blocked, State Highway 1, Dunsandel, Selwyn
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Main South Road, Dunsandel, Selwyn, is down to one lane after a crash this morning. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash, between Browns...
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Name release – Foxton Beach fire
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ross Granthan, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can now release the name of the two people found deceased following a house fire in Foxton...
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Keeping Hope Alive: 32,124 free counselling sessions delivered through Gumboot Friday in 2025
Source: AuthorityPR I Am Hope closes out the year having delivered 32,124 free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday for young people aged 5–25, connecting rangatahi with a registered counsellor of...
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Update: Tauranga homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: Police investigating the death of a man in Tauranga yesterday have charged a woman in relation to the incident. On...
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Appeal for information following bar stabbing, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Wellington Area Investigations Manager: Police are investigating a stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington in the early...
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Teens land in Police hands following vehicle theft
Source: New Zealand Police Four teenagers allegedly driving a stolen vehicle in Henderson Vally overnight have landed in the hands of Police. Police were called to an address on William...
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Consultation on changes to rock lobster fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes for two important rock lobster stocks as part of its twice-yearly fisheries sustainability review, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
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Reserve Bank files High Court action against ASB Bank – RBNZ Statement
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand STATEMENT: 15 December 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has filed civil proceedings in the High Court against ASB...