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US Department of State – Kuwait Travel Advisory
Source: U.S. Department of State Travel AdvisoryAugust 28, 2026 Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary...
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Fire and Emergency welcomes home first deployment from North American wildfires
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The first contingent of New Zealanders deployed to North America to help manage wildfires has returned home today (Saturday). Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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NEPAL FLOODS: School children reunited with families after being stranded – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Nine school children have been reunited with their families after being stranded at school for two days by the devastating flash floods in Northern Nepal, as...
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Road blocked, SH 8, Glenbrook
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 8 / Twizel-Ōmārama Road, Glenbrook is blocked following a crash this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 12.30pm, near the Ohau B Canal Bridge....
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Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone
Source: New Zealand Government More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James...
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Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches
Source: New Zealand Government Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism...
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Two collisions, information sought, Patumāhoe
Source: New Zealand Police Tāmaki Makaurau Police continue to investigate after a serious incident involving two separate collisions and multiple cars near Pukekohe last night. About 6.40pm, Police were alerted to...
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Serious crash: SH93, Gore
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a single vehicle crash on State Highway 93 / Old Coach Road. Police were alerted to the crash, near the...
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Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised
Source: New Zealand Government Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on the region’s water services provider, Local Government...
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Privacy Commissioner sets expectations about smart glasses
Source: Privacy Commissioner 28 Aug 2026, 14:29 Smart glasses are one of the latest technological developments exciting consumers, but they have significant privacy considerations. The Privacy Commissioner has outlined his...
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Disasters – Students cut off and communities isolated after devastating floods in Nepal
Source: Plan International Students cut off from their families and entire communities remain isolated two days after a glacial landslide triggered devastating flash floods that hit parts of northern Nepal...
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Universities – New five-year research partnership with Canadian university receives over $600k
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington 26 August 2026 Two researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and several from Cape Breton University (CBU) in Canada are co-leading...
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Improvements made to welfare system
Source: New Zealand Government A Bill that better targets financial assistance to those most in need and improves the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system has passed its third reading...
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Road closed, Patumāhoe Road (near Pukekoe)
Source: New Zealand Police Cordons are in place on Patumāhoe Road near Pukekoe following an incident where multiple vehicles were damaged. Patumāhoe Road is now closed between Hunter Road and...
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PM and Foreign Affairs Minister to attend PIF
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. “New Zealand wants a Pacific...
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Agritech project to lift apple productivity
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New...
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Charges follow Mangawhai burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid charges following an aggravated burglary in Mangawhai on Monday afternoon. “Our enquiries have been ongoing in recent days, have since charged a Mangawhai...
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Road closure, Gasson Street, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Gasson Street in Sydenham is closed between Carlyle Street and Moorhouse Avenue while Police respond to an incident involving a pedestrian. Emergency services were alerted about...
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Laws passed to strengthen emergency management system
Source: New Zealand Government New legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says....
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Chinese minister visits New Zealand for ministerial climate dialogue
Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has hosted China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu for the Seventh Ministerial Climate Change Dialogue between New Zealand and...
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Good arrest in the west
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking cops have taken another prolific shoplifter off the beat after discovering more than $7000 worth of stolen property inside his vehicle. Earlier this week,...
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Man arrested following dangerous motorbike riding across Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following an investigation into dangerous motorbike riding across Christchurch and surrounding areas. The rider is alleged to have...
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Have you seen Andreal?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Andreal, who has been reported missing from the Manukau area. The 13-year-old was last seen at about 10.30am...
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Health NZ must guarantee jobs for 1200 home support workers after contracts axed
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi More than 1200 home support workers are being left to worry about their jobs and their futures after Health New Zealand’s...
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UAE trade agreement delivering the goods
Source: New Zealand Government Exporters are seeing significant benefits from the United Arab Emirates free trade agreement just one year in, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. “New Zealand...
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Final AML/CFT Bill targets criminals, cuts red tape for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government The fourth and final bill in the Government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s anti-money laundering laws will soon be introduced to Parliament, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole...
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Arrests following alleged shooting, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been arrested following an alleged shooting at a property in Dinsdale, Hamilton earlier this week. Hamilton City Area Commander, Inspector Scott Miller says...