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On ramp closed: Southern Motorway, Drury
Source: New Zealand Police The on ramp at Drury heading northbound is blocked following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11am. There are no reported...
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Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders deserve clarity, fairness, and straight-up information when they move into a retirement village, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “The Government is taking the...
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Appeal for information about missing Te Aroha man
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke: Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding missing Waikato man Louis Van Der Walt. Louis, aged...
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Greenpeace – Govt rejects climate advice less than a week after deadly floods in Asia kill over 1400
Source: Greenpeace The Government has today announced it is rejecting all of the Climate Change Commission’s emissions target recommendations and will not include emissions from international shipping and aviation in New...
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Tasman’s Port Tarakohe upgrades complete
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of a multimillion-dollar upgrade of a key port in Tasman District is a major step forward for economic development and resilience, Regional Development Minister...
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New campaign for pūteketeke/crested grebe
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 December 2025 The pūteketeke hit global headlines when comedian John Oliver launched a campaign to have the Australasian crested grebe take out the New...
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Police acknowledge sentencing in Ōtara assaults investigation
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been sentenced to preventative detention following two brazen sexual attacks against women nearly a year apart. Counties Manukau East CIB began investigating on...
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Legislation – Retirement village reforms – step in right direction to strengthen rights of residents
Source: Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council Long awaited reforms to the retirement village sector will better protect residents and their families who have sometimes waited too long to be paid out for...
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Compassionate change underway for stillbirth families
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has begun work on making the process of registering a stillbirth more compassionate and supportive for grieving parents, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says....
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Property values still in a holding pattern – Cotality
Source: Cotality Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand were flat in November, a slightly softer result after a modest 0.1% lift in October, according to Cotality NZ’s latest hedonic Home...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra provides FY26 Q1 business update
Source: Fonterra Total Group profit after tax: $278 million, up $15 million Continuing operations profit after tax: $158 million, down $10 million FY26 forecast earnings for continuing operations: 45-65 cents per...
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Legislation – Retirement Commission welcomes reform of Retirement Villages Act
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission welcomes the Government’s decision to progress long-awaited reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 2003, following five years...
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NZ Super Fund – STAKEHOLDER UPDATE DECEMBER 2025 Portfolio Update
Source: New Zealand Super Fund Portfolio Update – The value of the NZ Super Fund increased by $4.8 billion during the first four months of the current financial year, with NAV...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the four months ended 31 October 2025 – NZ Treasury
Source: New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the four months ended 31 October 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The October results...
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Fatal crash, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Lower Hutt this morning. The single-vehicle crash on Rutherford Street was reported at about 5.30am....
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Devil’s Elbow, SH2 overnight closures extended
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 3 December 2025 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi UPDATE: Overnight culvert repair work at Devil’s Elbow will continue until the end of...
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Resilience work for SH6’s Gates of Haast begins
Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to invest in the resilience of the South Island’s state highways, with $5 million of work underway on critical improvements to State Highway...
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NZ announces $15m to support defence of Ukraine
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO and United States initiative to supply Ukraine with...
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Road closed, Rutherford Street, Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Police Rutherford Street is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash. The single-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 5.30am. One person is...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Sheffield
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Sheffield on 19 November. She was 68-year-old Glenda Sally Douglas, of...
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State Highway 1, Waitmate Highway, closed
Source: New Zealand Police State highway 1, Waitmate Highway, is closed following a two-vehicle crash. The road is closed between McNamaras Road and Molloys Road and diversions are in place....
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On ramp closed Northern Motorway, Northcote
Source: New Zealand Police Due to flooding the northbound on-ramp to the Northern Motorway has been closed at Esmonde Road, Northcote. Crews are currently in attendance and are attempting to...
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Holcim fails on social responsibility in New Zealand
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned global cement giant Holcim after the company issued formal notice of termination for the entire New...
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Police make arrest in Raumanga serious assault investigation
Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation in the past week has led to an arrest following an assault on a woman in her Raumanga home. Whangārei CIB have been...
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Economy – RBNZ Stats Alert: Updated weights for Trade-Weighted Index
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 3 December 2025 – The annual re-weighting of the Trade-Weighted Index (TWI) takes effect on Thursday 4 December 2025. The TWI is a weighted...
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Tourism – NZSki signs partnership with Sunac-BonSki to connect New Zealand with China’s fastest-growing ski market
Source: NZSki NZSki has signed a strategic partnership with Sunac-BonSki, marking one of the most significant international agreements in New Zealand’s ski industry. The deal opens direct access to China’s...
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Name release – Kotuku Street, Camberley homicide
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police can now release the name of the woman who was found...