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KOF Consensus Forecast: Upward revision of 2026 forecasts

· September 25, 2026

Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute Zürich, 25 September 2026, 9:00h CEST The economists surveyed by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute expect gross domestic product (GDP, adjusted for major sporting events)...

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Police throw the book at new gang chapters in Ōpōtiki

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged two youth and four adults, following search warrants in Ōpōtiki today. Seven search warrants were executed by Eastern Bay of Plenty police across...

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Health – New curriculum too general and highly fragmented

· September 25, 2026

Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Too general and highly fragmented – that’s the verdict from Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa on the new health and physical education curriculum. Chief executive Jackie Edmond says...

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Searches continue for missing woman Erika, Queenstown

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Otago Lakes Central Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant John Fookes:  Efforts are ongoing as searches continue for missing 47-year-old Erika Rodrigues Coelho near Queenstown....

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New Area Commander for Aoraki

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Aoraki has a new Area Commander, with Inspector Matt Scoles set to take up the role, beginning Monday...

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Ice warning, Napier – Taupō Road

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and a crash on SH 5. No injuries have been reported but weather conditions in...

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Ferry ‘Perfect Storm’ Fails to Arrive

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Interislander will soon be back to its full complement of vessels ahead of the busier spring and summer months, following Kaitaki...

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Charges laid following fraud investigation

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid multiple charges against a man who allegedly defrauded a company out of $2 million.  An investigation commenced in 2025 after it was alleged...

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When disaster strikes, will your household have a plan?

· September 25, 2026

Source: National Emergency Management Agency New Zealanders’ emergency preparedness is at a five-year high, but more than half have done nothing to prepare for an emergency in the past year,...

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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce growth that has resulted in more New Zealanders...

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New councillors to strengthen Game Animal Council

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments to the Game Animal Council (GAC) will broaden its expertise and ensure it has the community connections required to drive New Zealand’s largest-ever...

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Improving Blue Spring visitor experience

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Upgrades to visitor infrastructure at Te Waihou Blue Spring in South Waikato will help manage growing visitor numbers and protect the quality of the visitor experience,...

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Council performance data puts ratepayers in the driver’s seat

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting accountability and transparency for ratepayers by releasing a second round of council performance data today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says.   “Rates...

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Appointment to Monetary Policy Committee

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced the short-term appointment of Rebecca Williams as an internal member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Monetary Policy Committee...

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Crash, State Highway 2, Maramarua

· September 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays after a truck trailer rolled on State Highway 2 at Maramarua this morning.  The crash happened about 6.55am, near...