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First Responders – Hawke’s Bay fires update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control. None of the fires have grown significantly in...
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Highway closure, warning to motorists, Balclutha
Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads. State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton,...
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If in doubt, stay out: Lessons from a river safety course
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Lucy Holyoake Evaluating if a river is safe to cross, and knowing the best way to do so is a vital skill for trampers...
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Law Enforcement Torch Run in Rotorua this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police will be part of something special this weekend, supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope in support of The...
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Draft import health standard for fresh table grapes for human consumption
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Aleurolobus taonabae – Grapevine whitefly China This whitefly is very unlikely to enter New Zealand as it shows visible symptoms, and adults are likely...
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Have you seen Lindsay?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Lindsay Harry, who has been reported missing from the Avondale area. The 35-year-old was last seen at about...
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EU Trade Commissioner to visit New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit New Zealand this week to participate in the European Union-New Zealand Business Summit and first NZ-EU Trade Committee...
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Important recovery work along State Highway 6 Rocks Road starting soon
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work to make one of Nelson’s main arterial links safer for road users will begin next month. Starting in November, contractors will undertake important recovery...
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Tauriko West Community Information Day – meet the team
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Interested in what’s happening in Tauriko West? Join us for a community information day to learn about key transport and infrastructure projects shaping the future...
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Motorists advised of strong winds, Pukeatua, Waipā
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to take care following a crash caused by strong winds in Pukeatua this morning. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Arapuni...
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Civil disputes to become quicker and cheaper
Source: New Zealand Government The financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal will soon double, making civil cases quicker and more affordable for thousands of New Zealanders, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...
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KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate the 13th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Thank you to Dr James Hutchinson and KiwiNet...
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Eulogy for Jim Bolger
Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today...
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Granny flats get the consent-free go ahead
Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices...
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Farmers and foresters urged to stay safe, seek support
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, and foresters are encouraged to not take unnecessary risks and to heed weather warnings today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “A state...
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210+ new social homes on the way for Waikato
Source: New Zealand Government More than 210 new social homes will be delivered in Waikato by Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka...
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Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in...
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Penk heads to Chile for South Pacific defence talks
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Chile this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). “In an increasingly volatile world, the...
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Latest subnational population estimates available from late October
Latest subnational population estimates available from late October 22 October 2025 Subnational population estimates: At 30 June 2025 will be published on 29 October 2025. Subnational population estimates give the...
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Fatal crash, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith last night. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around...
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Fatal crash, Parnell
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a bus in Parnell last night. Emergency services remain at the scene of the fatal...
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Overwhelming construction industry support for key Health and Safety reforms
Source: New Zealand Government Overwhelming construction industry support for key Health and Safety reforms Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes a Site Safe survey released today that...
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Iceland and New Zealand enhance practical cooperation
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “New Zealand and...
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Update: Pahiatua homicide name release
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Pahiatua on Wednesday 15 October. She was 74-year-old Karen Gilbert-Palmer, an occupant...
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Road blocked, SH1, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway One near Kinleith Road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 6.10pm....
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Maritime Union Backs Public Sector Strike this 23 October 2025
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing the thousands of public sector workers striking for fair pay and safe services this Thursday,...
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Think carefully about travel amid severe weather
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging road users to think ahead and carefully consider the need to travel tomorrow as severe weather...