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Short back and a side of charges
Source: New Zealand Police A fresh haircut wasn’t enough of a disguise to help a wanted man evade Police, who tracked him down in Māngere last night. The 30-year-old man...
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Defence News – Memorial headstones recognise Niuean First World War servicemen
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 27 August 2026 Niuean personnel who answered the call to serve during the First World War are being remembered with memorial headstones in honour of...
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Kaitaia Crisis Recovery Café opens
Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia who need mental health or addiction support now have another place to turn, with a new Crisis Recovery Café officially open, Mental Health...
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Consultation on Developing a Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Paramedic Prescribers: Analysis of submissions
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 27 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> In August 2026 new regulations (Medicines (Designated Prescriber—Paramedics) Regulations 2026) enable paramedics who have completed appropriate...
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Putting wine waste to work
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of...
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Lane blocked, Hawke’s Bay Expressway, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Express Way in Pirimai, Napier, is blocked due to a broken-down tractor. Police were notified around 11.30am of the...
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Appointments – Reo Māori leader appointed as Te Mātāwai Co-Chair
Source: Te Mātāwai Media Release | 27 August 2026 Te Mātāwai is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruakiri Fairhall (Ngāti Tarāwhai, Te Arawa, Te Whakatōhea), as its new Co-Chair....
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Merchant Navy Day 2026: honouring the seafarers who kept New Zealand connected
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage Members of the public are welcome to attend the national Merchant Navy Day commemoration at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Thursday...
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New Zealand property sales drop as buyers and sellers remain in cautious mood
Source: Cotality New Zealand New Zealand property sales dropped for a seventh consecutive month in July, as some lifts in mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty keep both buyers and...
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World Vision – HUNDREDS MISSING AFTER NEPAL FLASH FLOOD AMID GROWING FEARS FOR CHILDREN
Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision is deeply concerned for children in northern Nepal after a powerful flash flood washed away villages killing more than 100 people and leaving...
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Ranging operation finds near 100% compliance among canal anglers
Source: Fish & Game New Zealand A joint Fish & Game ranger-training and night-ranging operation at the Mackenzie hydro canals, over the weekend of 21-23 August, found all anglers bar...
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Ruahine ungulate controls were the ‘GOAT’
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 August 2026 The 2025/26 Ruahine Forest Park goat control programme supports ecosystem restoration by reducing wild goat browsing impacts and preventing reinvasion from surrounding...
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Election 2026 – Manifesto challenges parties to commit to reducing child poverty – CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is launching a manifesto calling on all political parties to take real action to reduce child poverty in New Zealand....
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Minerals permit backlog cleared
Source: New Zealand Government A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for...
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Have you seen Courtney?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Courtney Drake, who has been reported missing in Auckland. The 31-year-old was last seen in Manurewa on 30...
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Media advisory – Police Media Centre closing at 7pm, Thursday 27 August
Source: New Zealand Police The Police Media Centre will close early today, Thursday 27 August, due to staff illness. Media advisors will be available to respond to queries until 7pm....
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Woman dies following crash, Timaru
Source: New Zealand Police A pedestrian critically injured after being hit by a car in Timaru last week has died. Mary Shaw, 73, was hit near the intersection of Wai-iti...
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Remote and isolated work
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 27 August 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of being safe and staying connected when working remotely or isolated from others. What happened? A possum...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings in non-fatal Whanganui shooting
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that found officers’ use of force was justified when taking a man into custody in...
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SH25 Ramarama Stream Bridge to be replaced
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa,...
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Inclusion is preparedness: resources for partnering with disabled people and tangata whenua in emergency management
Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Pānui Special Edition27 Here-turi-kōkā August 2026 Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has launched a new set of resources to support...
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University Research – Children at the heart of prison sentencing study – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Thursday, August 27, 2026 Researchers are investigating how children are affected when a parent or caregiver is imprisoned, and how their rights and needs can...
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U.S. rescuers assist Colombia after earthquake
Source: U.S. Department of State By ShareAmerica August 25, 2026 On the heels of saving lives in the June Venezuelan earthquakes, U.S. first responders jumped into action after the August...
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Greenpeace pledges to prevent construction of Aussie-owned coal-powered fertiliser factory
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has pledged to oppose a proposed coal-powered fertiliser factory from being built in Southland. Australian-owned company Victorian Hydrogen (operating as Pan-Pacific Fertilisers) intends to strip-mine Southland...
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Unicorn Startups: AI and Robotics Post Record-Breaking Valuations in 2026
Source: BestBrokers August 26, 2026 The term ‘unicorn’ was introduced in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, companies so uncommon...
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Fatal crash: Oruru Road, Peria
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died after a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria last night. Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm. Sadly,...
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Motorists reminded to drive to the conditions, Central Otago
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging caution to motorists due to severe weather conditions across Central Otago this morning. Thankfully, there have been no serious crashes reported this morning...