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Serious crash, Sydenham
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Colombo and King Streets, Sydenham. Police were called to the crash, involving...
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Government supports international seafarers’ welfare
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand continues to be a global leader in supporting international seafarers, with nearly $1 million in welfare funding confirmed for 12 of the country’s ports....
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Henderson Beat Team keeps on
Source: New Zealand Police The numbers keep stacking up for the Henderson Beat Team since their inception in Waitematā District early last month. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Inspector Kelly...
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Southeast Asia – the Foreign Policy reset
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council, at 7:35am, Auckland Business Chamber] Good morning. Simon Bridges, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber; Kathleen Morrison,...
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AgriZeroNZ board reinforced to drive methane reduction
Source: New Zealand Government Two experienced agribusiness leaders have been appointed to the AgriZeroNZ board to help the public-private joint venture’s efforts to drive the adoption of new tools to...
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New methane research barn boosts farmer options
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has invested $8 million in lower methane dairy genetics research Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has said at the opening of a new state-of-the-art methane...
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Auckland’s First Fully Eco‑Friendly Home and Office Cleaning and Lawn Care Packages
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Auckland’s First Fully Eco‑Friendly Home and Office Cleaning and Lawn Care Packages Sparkle Property Services, a leading Auckland-based cleaning and maintenance provider, has launched New...
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Important update: Changes to Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 October 2025 The Government has recently made amendments to the following regulations: Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 You do not...
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New appointment to Guardians NZ board
Source: New Zealand Government Former investment banker Andrew Wilson has been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop announced today. The...
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Fix underway for underslip in Mangamuka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Progress is underway to fix an underslip that has reduced the Mangamuka Gorge down to one lane since late last month. Enabling works have already...
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RIF projects create jobs, support communities
Source: New Zealand Government Projects backed by the Regional Infrastructure Fund are creating resilient communities and local employment opportunities, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Social Development and Employment Minister...
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Aoraki Salmon’s outstanding quality, sustainability, and innovative problem-solving hit the sweet spot to take out Primary Sector Award
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Aoraki Salmon topped a distinguished field of finalists to win the Primary Sector Award at the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards in Palmerston North...
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Dog incidents trending upwards, stats show
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 October 2025 And the data shows kiwi, our national bird, is falling victim to uncontrolled dogs at a concerning rate. Hayden Loper, DOC Principal...
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Update: Man charged in disappearance of Jason Butler
Source: New Zealand Police Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a man today, in relation to the disappearance of Jason Butler four years ago. On Wednesday 27...
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Double fatality following Northland crash
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police can now confirm two people have died following this morning’s crash on SH1, Brynderwyn, Northland. Just after 3am Police received a report of the...
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New funding for Bikes in Schools
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi kids will be able to learn cycling safety skills, alongside more bike tracks being built in schools, thanks to new funding for the Bikes In...
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A tale of tara iti: Naturing through storytime
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 October 2025 Iti – the Hungry Fairy Tern, written by Monique Rowe, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs, and published by Duck Creek Press in collaboration...
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$100 million reinvested into more classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm...
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Road closed, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police Chalmers Street, Avondale is closed following a crash this morning. Police were called at 8.20am following reports of a collison between a vehicle and a train....
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Speech to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council, at 7:35am, Auckland Business Chamber] Good morning. Simon Bridges, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber; Kathleen Morrison,...
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Traffic delays, Ti Rakau, Drive, Pakuranga
Source: New Zealand Police Police are advising motorists to expect delays on Ti Rakau Drive, near the intersection of Burswood Drive, Pakuranga, following a crash at around 7.27am. One lane...
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Serious crash, SH1 Brynderwyn, Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a truck at SH1 Brynderwyn around 3.06am. Traffic controls are in place and motorists...
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Road closed, State Highway 28, Putaruru
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 28/Whites Road, Putaruru is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 5.20am. The road is...
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Child Poverty – End Benefit Sanctions To Give Families a Fair Chance
Source: Child Poverty Action Group As the world turns its focus to social and institutional maltreatment, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is joining with other community groups to demand an end...
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Annual food prices increase 4.1 percent – Selected price indexes: September 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Annual food prices increase 4.1 percent – news story 16 October 2025 Food prices increased 4.1 percent in the 12 months to September 2025, the smallest annual increase since April 2025,...
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Selected price indexes: September 2025 − Correction to annual and monthly percentage movements for food price index (FPI)
Selected price indexes: September 2025 − Correction to annual and monthly percentage movements for food price index (FPI) 16 October 2025 We have corrected annual and monthly percentage movements for...
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EIT student brings Latin flair to Matilda the Musical
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 hours ago EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) student Nicolas Lopez has stepped into the role of Rudolpho in Matilda the Musical. The 28-year-old,...