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Fleeing rider comes unstuck
Source: New Zealand Police A rider who fled from Police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has come unstuck. At about 9.15pm, Police observed a motorbike...
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Redundancy Issues – Economic vandalism exposed – $10.7m redundancy cost to axe Callaghan Innovation experts – PSA
Source: PSA The Government has spent $10.7 million in redundancy payments to dismiss 209 workers at Callaghan Innovation, with more than half of these being scientists and researchers whose skills New...
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New appointments to the Charities Registration Board
Source: New Zealand Government Julie Hardaker and Leighton Evans have been appointed to the Charities Registration Board, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Louise Upston says. “I would like to welcome...
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Gumboot Friday continuing to deliver results
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is pleased to celebrate Gumboot Friday today, a fantastic initiative helping thousands of young people access free mental health support faster....
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Business – WWNZ annual Supplier Award recipients ‘beyond business as usual’
Source: Woolworths NZ Hundreds of top suppliers celebrated last night at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the annual Woolworths NZ Supplier Awards, with the top awards going to suppliers showing...
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Boosting New Zealand’s film industry
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making targeted updates to the International Screen Production Rebate to ensure New Zealand remains a competitive and attractive destination for global film, television,...
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Save the Children – Aotearoa youth to represent New Zealand at COP30 in Brazil
Source: Save the Children Four young leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand with travel to Belém, Brazil this month to represent Save the Children New Zealand at the United Nations Climate Change...
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Fatal crash, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Rotorua last night. The crash on Te Ngae Road, involving a bus and a car, was reported to...
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Police disappointed with controlled purchase operation results
Source: New Zealand Police Two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in the Central North Island. Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), in conjunction with...
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Aviation – CAA approves electric aircraft for demonstration flights in NZ
Source: Civil Aviation Authority – CAA The shift towards electric aircraft is no longer a distant idea, it’s here and reshaping how we think about regulation and innovation in aviation....
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Greenpeace Statement – Fast-Track Amendment Bill a Savage Escalation in Government’s War on Nature
Source: Greenpeace The Fast-Track Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament today, prompting fierce condemnation from Greenpeace, who have branded it a “savage escalation of the Luxon Government’s war on...
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Advocacy – Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA PSNA is accusing Christchurch police of overreach and committing a chilling breach of the right to protest, by issuing trespass notices on...
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Police disappointed as five arrested following gang tangi
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Herby Ngawhika, Rotorua Area Commander: Police are disappointed that a small number of people needed to be arrested following a tangi in Rotorua...
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North Island crime spree comes to a halt
Source: New Zealand Police A pair responsible for an alleged crime spree across the North Island will now face court. Yesterday afternoon, Police were alerted to a vehicle of interest...
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Parliament Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government The unanimous passing of the Parliament Bill is an important constitutional moment, says Leader of the House Chris Bishop. “Parliament occupies a central place in our constitution...
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Warrant to arrest: Tuapola Toala
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Tuapola Jason Dean Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Toala, 21, is wanted in...
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Police acknowledge verdicts in Anaru Moana murder trial
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Joel Syme: Police acknowledge the verdicts handed down today in relation to the murder of Anaru Moana in December 2021. Three men...
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Education – Ara Trades tutor Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury is proud to announce that Richard Hope, Senior Academic Staff Member in automotive Ttrades, has been named the 2025 Te Tohu Kaiako...
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Precious Land – Historic South Island station hits the global market
Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Strong global enquiry is anticipated in the sale of one of New Zealand’s finest high-country stations, which featured in the New York Times this...
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Property Market – 10 things to know about mortgage lending right now – Cotality
Source: Cotality Analysis from Kelvin Davidson, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist As interest rates begin to ease and housing market activity picks up, mortgage lending is following suit. But beyond...
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Energy Sector – Green light for Huntly reserve supports secure energy future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Commerce Commission’s decision to approve an agreement between Genesis Energy, Contact Energy, Meridian Energy and Mercury to keep an essential backup option...
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Commissioner’s statement on Mr Jevon McSkimming
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it....
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Road Blocked, State Highway 1, south of Taihape
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked following a single vehicle crash near Ohotu, south of Taihape. Motorists are asked to delay travel if possible and expect delays....
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Renewable Energy – WEL Innovation Hub Unlocks Smarter Solar for Waikato
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has launched a new Innovation Hub designed to fast-track the integration of solar and battery systems into the Waikato network – making renewable connections smarter, faster...
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Energy Sector – Expanded co-investment fund pragmatic response to energy security risks
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement from Resources Minister Shane Jones and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop on the implementation of the Government’s $200 co-investment fund for...
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Weather News – A summery feel to end the week – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 6 – Monday 10 November – Warmer temperatures than average for almost everyone for the next few days Possibility of thunderstorms for parts of...
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Health and Employment – Mental health workers head to mediation with more strike action likely
Source: PSA The union for 3,500 mental health and public health nurses and mental health assistants will begin mediation tomorrow to try and resolve long standing issues around pay and safe...