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Locked-up and loaded: Man arrested after firearm seized
Source: New Zealand Police A loaded shotgun has landed a man in court after the stolen vehicle he was travelling in was pulled over by Police. The Police Eagle helicopter...
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Pain, stress and phones: new data reveals what New Zealanders are buying spa pools to escape
Source: Hot Spring Spas New Zealand Customer research from Hot Spring Spas, just voted New Zealand’s most trusted spa pool and sauna brand by Readers Digest, shows wellness has overtaken...
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New funding protects rare frogs and skinks
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 August 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation Hamilton’s frog and the white-bellied skink are both at serious risk of extinction. “These species are...
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Earn as You Learn programme expands
Source: New Zealand Government More young New Zealanders will be paid to train for manufacturing careers, with the successful Earn as You Learn programme expanding into the Hutt Valley, Bay...
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Eye in the sky lands youths in Police hands
Source: New Zealand Police A stolen vehicle spotted driving around an Auckland suburb caught the attention of an eye in the sky. Just after 11pm on Monday, the Police Eagle...
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Mitchells Nutrition launches NZ Bone Broth Day as an annual reminder to return to real food
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Mitchells Nutrition launches NZ Bone Broth Day as an annual reminder to return to real food New Zealand nutrition brand Mitchells Nutrition is launching NZ...
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Pharmac strengthens patient voice in decision making
Source: New Zealand Government We have already transformed how Pharmac interacts with the patient community, now we’re building on what we’ve done, and cementing the change with a new Community...
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Witnesses sought following fatal crash, Kauri
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a fatal crash in Kauri last night. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 just...
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Public urged to avoid travel in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking people in Dunedin to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary due to snow fall and icy roads. Police have received a number of reports...
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Police and community work together to arrest three in aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Three offenders have been arrested and stolen property recovered following an aggravated robbery at a...
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Economy – Yen intervention exposes hidden fault lines in global portfolios: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group August 3 2026 Japan and the US just intervened together for the first time in decades, and the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial...
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Tech Security – New Zealand: every 8th website runs with a known security flaw!
Source: Piperic Research We analysed 59 million websites with the help of AI. The result is dismal. We examined 120,989 live websites in New Zealand. Of these, 35,158 use WordPress,...
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Laying the foundation for burglary charges
Source: New Zealand Police Quick work by Auckland City Police nailed down a suspect and recovered stolen tools following a burglary at a Parnell construction site. Late last week, Police...
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Precision under pressure: New Zealand’s firefighters to compete in national driving challenge
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Some of New Zealand’s firefighters will put their precision, judgment and nerves to the test in Feilding this weekend, as they compete in the United...
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More than 400 science workers will strike tomorrow – Govt’s new science institute attempting to revert to inequitable performance pay
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi More than 400 scientists, technicians, and support workers at the New Zealand Institute of Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science)-...
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Belonging Matters for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand A sense of belonging isn’t just a nice feeling – it is foundational to our mental wellbeing. With loneliness on the rise, Mental...
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Love zones boost threatened native fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 August 2026 DOC ranger Matt Brady says spawning is an essential part of the īnanga life cycle, but having exactly the right environment can...
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Goat Island next site for paid parking to support conservation
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 August 2026 Paid parking is a tool used globally to support conservation by managing visitor numbers and generating revenue to contribute to the financial...
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University Research – Psilocybin therapy sparks anorexia recovery motivation – UoA
Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Monday, August 3, 2026 Psilocybin therapy may offer hope for people with anorexia nervosa, new research reveals. A groundbreaking study has found psilocybin...
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Man dies following incident in Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called...
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Asian Business News: “Steps for Impact 2027” Announced
Source: YAANA Ventures and Khiri Reach Foundation 3 August 2026 A new fundraiser open to all businesses in Asia will help charitable grassroots projects across the region. Steps for Impact...
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Health – ProCare welcomes investment in community-based skin cancer care
Source: ProCare 3 August 2026 Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $23 million investment to expand skin cancer diagnosis and treatment services through general...
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Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread, weaves together ancestral techniques and contemporary design at New Zealand Fashion Week
Source: Te Kanawa Project & Event Management Historical collections from the whānau of tohunga raranga, Dame Rangimārie Hetet and Diggeress Te Kanawa, will be showcased alongside a new generation of...
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Business Canterbury: South Island Election Conference
Source: Business Canterbury Friday 14 August 2026, 9:30am – 2pmTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre All media are welcome to attend the South Island Election Conference. With more than 600 registrations,...
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40,581 new homes consented in a year, up 19%
Source: New Zealand Government More than 40,000 new homes were consented in the year to June, pointing to a positive outlook for the sector, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk...
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Appeal for information following Rotorua crash
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police investigating a crash involving a Police vehicle in Rotorua last week are seeking the public’s assistance. The crash involved a Police vehicle...
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Police responding to incident, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police are responding to an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North. Cordons are currently in place on...