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The light at the end of a long-awaited tunnel
Source: New Zealand Government [11 September 2026, Te Waihorotiu Station, City Rail Link Official Opening] Good morning. Welcome to the tunnel, and in the words of Johnny Cash: I hear...
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CRL opening puts Auckland on track for the future
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, Ministers, Councillors and iwi have officially opened Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) today, marking a turning point in...
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Investment will divert tonnes of waste from Taupō landfill
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of tonnes of waste will be diverted from landfill with a $4.7 million upgrade to waste recovery facilities in Taupō, Minister for the Environment Nicola...
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Moratorium on new marine mammal permits
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 September 2026 The current 10-year moratorium will expire on September 16, 2026. It does not affect existing permits held by 6 operators in Akaroa...
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NZ First Announces Immigration Reform Policies
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today announced a number of campaign policies that will make sweeping changes to current immigration laws. New Zealand’s immigration system must serve...
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Fatal crash, Clyde Street, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a two vehicle crash in Invercargill last night. About 9.30pm, Police were called to Clyde Street near Crinan Street after a...
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MSD errors just the beginning as the impact of cuts is felt – PSA
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Government is facing the real-life consequences of its public service cuts following the scathing review into Ministry of Social Development’s...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec celebrate the first graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing Māori Matariki
Source: Whitireia and WelTec The first graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing Māori Matariki cohort were celebrated at Waiwhetū Marae today, marking an important milestone for Māori nursing education and...
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Tax Bill to lower costs and simplify rules
Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts says a Bill introduced into the House today will help grow the economy by reducing compliance costs, simplifying rules and removing unnecessary...
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Name release 1 and family statement: Serious incident, Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a serious incident in Nelson on Friday 4 September. She was 48-year-old Nicola Yvonne...
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Name release 2: Serious incident, Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Tasman Police can now name the man who died following a serious incident in Tāhunanui last week. He was Brendon James Perry, 49, of Nelson. ...
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New records show energy policies are delivering
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to ensure secure, affordable electricity for New Zealanders is working, with data today showing new records for renewable generation and a significant drop...
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ACT’s attack on Te Tiriti must stop
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi condemns ACT’s ongoing attacks on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, following the Party’s latest election announcement to wind up the Waitangi Tribunal. “Te Tiriti o...
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Baldwin Ave fatality: Update
Source: New Zealand Police An investigation continues today into the fatality at the Baldwin Ave level crossing on Wednesday afternoon. A teenage boy died after being struck by a train...
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Delays following crash, Onehunga
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays following a crash on Neilson Street this afternoon The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 2.15pm. Three people...
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Man charged following fires in Kerikeri
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man following a fire at a historical premises in Kerikeri. At around 11.40pm on 4 September, emergency services were called to a...
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Late-night ram raid thwarted by swift response
Source: New Zealand Police Police, with the help of CCTV and an alert owner, thwarted a late-night burglar’s plan to rob a Taupō power tool store last night. At around...
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Inter-agency Coordination Group established for Election 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Inter-agency Coordination Group established for Election 2026 10 September 2026 An inter-agency Coordination Group is being established to strengthen coordination and preparedness across...
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‘Nature loves a team effort’ – Conservation Week 2027 dates announced
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 September 2026 Nature loves a team effort, and needs all sorts of teams to make a difference. Some people want to get their hands...
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Defence News – NZDF helps Kiribati dispose of almost 300 Second World War munitions
Source: New Zealand Defence Force 10 September 2026 Residents and workers in one of Kiribati’s most densely populated communities are now safer after a joint Kiribati-New Zealand operation to safely...
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Education Policy – Cross-party support builds for NZPF’s Council Proposal
Source: New Zealand Principals’ Federation Political parties across the spectrum are backing the case for greater stability and independence in curriculum and assessment. NZ First, Labour, the Greens, and the...
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Road blocked, SH25, Tairua Whitianga Road
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 25, Tairua Whitianga Road, is blocked following a crash near Whenuakite this afternoon. Police were called to the crash about 1.05pm near Parakatu Road...
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Southern right whale mum and calf prompt call for care on the water
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 September 2026 The pair spent the weekend off the Whangārei coast and were last seen in water off the coast of northern Auckland. Ngāti...
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SH2 blocked, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2 near Pekapeka National Park in Pakipaki is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The crash was reported to emergency services around 12.15pm. No injuries...
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Health – Bigger jackpots, longer odds: Hāpai calls for scrutiny of Powerball changes
Source: Hāpai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is calling for greater scrutiny of changes that will make Powerball’s top prize harder to win while allowing jackpots to grow larger. From...
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Speech to the Resource Management Law Association Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction Good morning. It’s great to be here in the beautiful Kerikeri for this year’s RMLA conference. I want to acknowledge the RMLA for its leadership,...
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Ombudsman’s office publishes latest OIA and LGOIMA complaints information
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Office of the Ombudsman has published its half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints....