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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...
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Transport operators should prepare for random roadside drug testing
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is recommending transport operators prepare for random roadside drug testing, which is being gradually being...
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Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking...
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Statement – Response from Andrew Coster to IPCA report on Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming
Source: Andrew Coster As reflected in the recently released public statement from Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner, I have decided to resign from my role as Secretary of Social...
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Offender swaps slumber for serious charges
Source: New Zealand Police One man’s afternoon nap quickly turned into a court appearance with two firearms safely taken off the street. A Police unit patrolling near Sylvia Park in...
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Information sought in relation to Queens Park fire, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant John Kean, from the Invercargill Criminal Investigations Team: Police are investigating a fire early this morning in Queens Park, Windsor, around...
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St Johns homicide: ‘Significant development’ as Police lay second murder charge
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Kyle Whorrall earlier this year. Operation Aberfeldy continues to investigate those who...
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Police appeal for information following Wellington stabbing
Source: New Zealand Police Wellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning. Police were called to the serious...
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Whangamatā man presented with District Commander’s Commendation Award
Source: New Zealand Police A long time Whangamatā community member who helped locate a missing kayaker in trouble in strong winds during a multi-agency offshore rescue last year has been...
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Methamphetamine trail leads detectives to the upper North Island
Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police have set their course north, as part of an ongoing investigation into a methamphetamine supply chain identified between Tasman and Auckland. The trail led...
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Environment – Maraekakaho Quarry application granted consent – EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) An independent panel has reconsidered an application to establish and operate a quarry in Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay, and granted consent. The trustees of the RW and...
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Health and Tech – Whakarongorau celebrates major evolution in mental health support with AI concierge platform
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Whakarongorau has received match funding from the Government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund to develop an innovative AI concierge triage and navigation platform – a digital front door designed...
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Education Appointments – Ara Institute of Canterbury enters new phase with Council appointments and Chief Executive selection
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has taken an important step in its return to independence, with the Government confirming four ministerial appointments to Ara’s Council and the...
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Crimes Amendment Bill introduced
Source: New Zealand Government Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice...
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BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: economy lifts, but structural risks cannot be ignored
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult choices. “While the outlook to 2027 is brighter, there...
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Tech – Epson exhibits at the world’s largest specialised robot exhibition, International Robot Exhibition 2025
Source: Epson Showcasing innovative technologies for the automotive, EV, retail, life sciences and food industries Epson is exhibiting at the International Robot Exhibition 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from...
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Property Sector – Building costs edge higher as timber and cladding prices rise – QV
Source: Quality Valuations (QV) The cost of building a home is starting to edge up again, with QV CostBuilder’s latest data showing the first signs of upward pressure as timber...
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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...
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Pounamu theft lands man in court, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu. On Monday 1 December, police executed...
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Start of car park fees at South Island DOC sites
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over the next seven months at these popular sites as a way for...
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Building change for disabled New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....
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‘Stay on track’ at Aoraki/Mount Cook
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 DOC is installing security cameras to try and deter visitors from accessing closed sections of the popular Hooker Valley Track where a...
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Strengthening the immigration system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...
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Nudibranchs: sea slugs of the Hauraki Gulf
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some...
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Serious crash: SH20, Māngere
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was...
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Fatal crash: Taneatua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Taneatua yesterday evening. The single vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road was reported just...
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Independent Assessment Identifies Infrastructure Opportunities for New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Twenty-five new infrastructure proposals have been endorsed in the second round of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP), bringing the total to 42...