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Investigation shines light on dark web drug operation
Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation has swooped in on allegedly one of New Zealand’s most prolific sellers of illegal drugs on the dark web. Operation Laver sees a...
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Economy – Four Long-term Fiscal Statement background papers published by Treasury
Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published four analytical papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement (LTFS). These papers contribute to the evidence base underpinning public discussion of New...
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QV – Fuel spike begins to bite as construction costs hold steady
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Construction cost increases remain mostly modest, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is causing upward pressure in the short term. CostBuilder is New Zealand’s most...
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Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora must come clean over new uniforms
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora must explain why its rolling out new uniforms for nurses and health care assistants nationwide at a time when patients are struggling to...
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Media – Iwi radio network challenges crippling cuts to funding
Source: Vanessa Bidois | Ngahuia Wade 29 Māehe | March 2026 – The national Māori radio network is contemplating litigation if the Crown follows through on drastic cost cuts to iwi...
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Self-served snack lands man in court
Source: New Zealand Police A man allegedly caught breaking into the shop at a petrol station in Glen Eden will now face court. At about 2.30am, Police were notified of...
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Greens call for urgent inquiry into food factory closures
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for an urgent select committee inquiry into the closure of Heinz Watties, Greggs, and McCain food processing facilities. Green Party spokesperson for...
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Fruit fly response a success
Source: New Zealand Government The latest Oriental fruit fly detection controls in Papatoetoe have been lifted from today thanks to a swift biosecurity response, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “No...
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Exceptional students named in 2026 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards
Source: New Zealand Government Fourteen outstanding students from across the country have been named recipients of the 2026 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards,” Education Minister...
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Kiwi caught on camera a Pureora milestone
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 March 2026 Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto Operations Manager Graham Kimber says the bird was filmed by a trail camera set up as part of...
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Workplaces must store petrol safely
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 30 March 2026 As fuel prices rise, WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that petrol is extremely hazardous, and improper petrol storage puts workers, property and...
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Media Advisory: Opening of the new custody training facility at Royal New Zealand Police College
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the official opening of the new custody training facility at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The new custody training facility...
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New Zealand scores a premier football line up
Source: New Zealand Government Football fans will get the chance to see global stars in action at home this year, as New Zealand confirms the ‘International Football Festival,’ with support...
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Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter
Source: New Zealand Government A major new interchange in Pāpāmoa East is now complete and will open to traffic in time for Easter, improving access to the Tauranga Eastern Link...
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New Poll Shows More than 8 Out of 10 People Support Bringing Dental into Public Healthcare System
Source: ActionStation A new poll shows a strong majority of people in New Zealand support bringing dental care into the public healthcare system, with that strong support existing across the...
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ASB Research – New Zealanders back upcoming KiwiSaver contribution increases, even amid global market uncertainty
Source: ASB 51% of New Zealanders surveyed plan to increase KiwiSaver contributions, with 19% already contributing 3.5% or more 52% of Kiwi are supportive of the upcoming changes 1 in 4...
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1 April boost for superannuitants, families and other Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government Superannuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among the New Zealanders who will receive additional support from 1 April, as conflict in the Middle East continues...
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Arrests made following Beach Hop, Whangamatā
Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed with the behaviour of some casual spectators at Beach Hop in Whangamatā this weekend. Police made a number of arrests and infringements were...
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Update and appeal for information, Mt Albert disorder
Source: New Zealand Police Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of the disorder incident in Mt Albert on Friday night. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill says the behaviour of some...
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Fatal crash, Waldronville, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, last night. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, which occurred on...
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Government calls for regulatory feedback to boost fuel resilience
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators, and the wider public to report any regulatory barriers that might be hindering our response...
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EIT graduate becomes first from programme to lead local school
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago EIT’s Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) programme has produced its first school principal, with graduate Grace Ropitini appointed to lead one of Hawke’s...
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EIT Tairāwhiti Business student’s persistence pays off with scholarship
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 30 seconds ago Anna-Marie Robison (Ngāti Porou) is in the final year of her Bachelor of Business Studies after returning to study last year, having...
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Wairoa trades student builds foundation at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago A Wairoa teenager who completed two carpentry courses at EIT has landed his first job in the trade just months after finishing...
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Fatal crush exposes risks of unplanned work
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is cautioning small businesses to plan high‑risk, ad-hoc work, after a man was crushed to death while moving heavy machinery on the job....
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Persistent burglar sentenced, stolen property to benefit local charities
Source: New Zealand Police A local charity will now benefit from stolen property following the sentencing of a North Canterbury burglar in Christchurch District Court last week. Between March and...
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Speech to Project Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery Kia ora, and thank you so much for inviting me here today. It is great to be with you all. Can I start...