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Test to strengthen citizenship by grant process

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today that a test to strengthen the citizenship by grant process will be introduced from late 2027. “Citizenship...

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Winter warmers – fireplace etiquette

· May 6, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s cooling down around the country, so how do you stay warm – and safe – in a DOC hut? Media and Communications Advisor Krysia...

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Young people in Northland to get better crisis support

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Northland will have access to a better crisis response, with a dedicated Youth Acute Respite Service opening alongside three additional Youth Suicide Prevention...

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Investigation into death on Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police An investigation is underway after a person was located deceased in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to Ngapipito Road at around 11.10pm following reports of a...

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Federated Farmers message to provinces: seize your destiny

· May 5, 2026

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming the much-needed reform of local government announced today, and says councils should get cracking. The Government has given councils a three-month window to put...

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Prime Minister wraps visit to Singapore

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded a two-day visit to Singapore, where he met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and shored up critical fuel supply with...

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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Marlborough

· May 5, 2026

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Port Underwood in the Marlborough area due to...

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New Appointment to Tertiary Education Commission Board

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the appointment of Michelle Findlater to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).  Michelle began her career as...

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Arrests after Rānui incidents

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made arrests after two separate incidents resulted in people being wounded in Rānui this afternoon. Just before midday Police were called to a residential...

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Gangs, drugs and firearms operation lands nine in court

· May 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Gangs, drugs and firearms across Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa were targeted last week, resulting in nine people appearing in court, with further arrests likely. Operation Tar,...