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Green light for Army communications upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Army is set to receive a suite of hi-tech digital communications devices and systems to help it protect our country and our people,...
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First Responders – Saving lives this Daylight Saving – check you have working smoke alarms in the right places
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places. “Working...
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Health Policy – Dental Roadshow Finds “Neglected” Under-18s Service, “Nationwide Crisis” in Oral Health
Source: Dental for All A national roadshow on access to dental care sets off on its final trip next week – and has confirmed longstanding concerns about barriers to dental...
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Chief Ombudsman publishes OIA and LGOIMA complaints information for January to June 2025
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has published his half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints. The...
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Three arrests and trail bikes seized after search warrants in Opotiki
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have been taken into custody following a series of search warrants targeting traffic offending and anti-social trail bike use. Early this morning, Police executed...
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Security Tech – When Automation Fails: Lessons in Cyber Resilience from Europe’s Airport Ransomware Attack
Source: Cyber News. Article by Mantas Sabeckis This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels,...
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Oxfam – Colonialism hijacks energy transition: 70% of minerals for renewables lies in Global South but the majority of profits are captured by the world’s richest
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China...
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Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF RISK
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $85 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has named Maaike van Tol as its new Head...
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Energy Sector – Permits Have Opened. Now Let’s Rebuild New Zealand’s Gas Security
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the Government’s move to allow new prospecting and exploration permits nationwide, not just in onshore Taranaki. This change creates a faster route to...
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Rural News – Rural connectivity crisis demands urgent action – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Rural New Zealand is being left behind on connectivity, with a new survey showing urgent action is needed from both mobile companies and the Government. “Many of our...
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Cost recovery proposals for on-board cameras
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to recover some of the costs associated with on-board cameras used on commercial...
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Dairy – Fonterra reports continued strong performance in FY25
Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $26 billion, up 15% Total cash returns to shareholders: $16 billion, up 30.6% Operating profit: NZ $1,732 million, up 13% Profit after tax: NZ...
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Advocacy – World Maritime Day: Solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) 25 September 2025 – On World Maritime Day, the international community reflects on the vital role of our oceans in connecting people, sustaining livelihoods,...
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New Zealand children and parents love playing video games together
Source: IGEA NZ Plays 2025 report reveals parents see video games as a positive force in learning, connection and creativity New Zealand, 25 September 2025 – Video games are now...
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Universities – New shark safety measure: Bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce injuries – Flinders
Source: Flinders University Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss. While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, bite-resistant...
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Police welcome IPCA findings regarding Motueka incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police welcome the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that a police officer’s actions during an incident in Motueka in March 2024 were justified. ...
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Warrant to arrest – David Heketoa
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of David Heketoa, who has a warrant to arrest. Heketoa, 56, is wanted to arrest...
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Applications open for new exploration permits
Source: New Zealand Government Petroleum operators can once again apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond onshore Taranaki, enabling the work needed to grow New Zealand’s dwindling gas reserves,...
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Police deal significant blow to organised crime, uprooting 120 cannabis grow houses
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Auckland have taken over $58 million out of the hands of organised crime, with more than 10 tonnes of cannabis destroyed in a sweeping...
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Serious Crash: Victoria Street, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 5.40am, near the intersection of Albert Street. At...
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Housing Market – Conditions broaden out but don’t expect a property boom
Source: Cotality New analysis from Cotality’s Mapping the Market reveals New Zealand’s housing market has remained subdued over the past three months to September, with sales activity slowly rising but...
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Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress – methods paper
Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress – methods paper 25 September 2025 We have added ‘Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress’ to Stats NZ website. This page summarises...
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Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – availability of data and correction to CSV files update
Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 – availability of data and correction to CSV files update Technical issues that were preventing some Overseas merchandise trade: August 2025 data from publishing are...
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Serious crash, Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and bus at Waitao, Tauranga tonight. The crash was reported about 6.15pm, and happened on Welcome...
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Dirt bike siezed in wake of park damage
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Sergeant Tory Press: Porirua Police have seized a dirt bike that fled from officers on Friday. Police identified the bike through their enquiries and...
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Ombudsman – Bank and customer reach agreement to avoid forced sale as financial hardship complaints rise
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 24 September 2025 A communication breakdown between a bank and a customer has been resolved with an agreement giving the customer the chance to avoid a forced...
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Five arrested as door shut on attempted aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Quick thinking by a shop owner put a group of violent offenders on the back foot and Police closely behind. A Glen Eden superette owner was...