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Report shows economic contribution of seniors

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest Business of Ageing report shows older people are increasing their contribution to New Zealand’s economy through paid work, running businesses, taxes, spending, and unpaid...

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Arrest made following aggravated robberies, Christchurch

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan, Christchurch CIB:  Police have arrested and charged a young person in relation to two aggravated robberies last week...

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Expanded role for community pharmacists

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded...

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Offender in the doghouse after vehicle theft

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man who stole a vehicle with a dog inside and drove dangerously across Auckland will now face court.  Police were called to Lincoln Street, Ponsonby...

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Minister welcomes Landcorp special dividend

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will receive a $10 million special dividend from Landcorp Farming Limited today, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says.  “We expect our state-owned enterprises...

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Auckland celebrates an air quality ‘victory lap’

· April 15, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have good reason to take a deep breath; the region’s air quality has improved steadily over the past two decades, with scientists reporting encouraging progress in...

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Dunedin to get new Crisis Recovery Café

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the second South Island Crisis Recovery Café will open in Dunedin. “Talking to people with lived experience, the...

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Census shows jump in the population of our rarest endemic bird

· April 14, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 April 2026 Efforts by DOC, local mana whenua, Auckland Zoo, stakeholders and many dedicated volunteers this spring-summer have significantly improved your chances of spotting...

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Stolen rings found during search, Gisborne

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police want to find the owners three rings, that were recovered during a search warrant in Gisborne. Police conducted a search warrant today, at an address...

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Kiwis urged to get naturing this Conservation Week

· April 14, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 April 2026 From planting natives and coastal cleanups to pest eradication on workplace grounds, families, communities and colleagues are coming together to connect with...

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New Zealand tourism continuing to rise

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New...

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Police seek information after ambulance tyres slashed

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police are seeking information into two incidents where ambulances were targeted and damaged. Police are investigating the wilful damage reports at two Hato Hone...

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Name release and appeal for information: Lower Hutt

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police: Police can now release the name of the man found deceased at a Malone Road, Lower Hutt property...

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Dodgy plates land duo in court

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Dodgy licence plates spotted by Police have served up two prolific burglars overnight. An eagle-eyed Police Camera Operator observed a vehicle travelling with mismatched licence plates...

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Man to front court following laser strike

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are condemning a man’s actions, after the Police Eagle helicopter suffered a laser strike overnight. The west Auckland man will appear in court this week...

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New Retirement Commissioner appointed

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government David Boyle has been appointed as Retirement Commissioner, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has announced. Cameron Brewer says Mr Boyle has had a strong...

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Update: fatal crash, Wairere Drive

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Scott Miller: A second person has tragically died in Waikato Hospital following a crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton. The crash involved a car,...

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New unit speeds up surgical care at Dunedin Hospital

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Otago and Southland are already benefiting from faster assessment and earlier treatment, with Dunedin Hospital’s new Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) now fully operational, Health...

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Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval

· April 14, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown.   Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application...