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Police arrest man following suspicious reports
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested a man following a series of reports about his behaviour from the Mt Wellington community. Late last week, Police received reports...
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Trade negotiations with India commence
Source: New Zealand Government Following significant engagement over the last month, the first in-person round of negotiations towards a comprehensive India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will take place...
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NZ-EU trade deal delivers export growth
Source: New Zealand Government The early entry into force of the New Zealand–European Union Trade Agreement (FTA) is paying off, with Kiwi goods exports to the EU surging by 28...
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Pakuranga Road closed following fire
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are in attendance at a building fire on Pakuranga Road. The fire, at the McDonald’s restaurant, was reported to Police at about...
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Stowaway weka hitches a ride across the Southern Alps
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 05 May 2025 DOC says the incident is a reminder for people to check their gear for wildlife before setting off, to prevent spreading them into...
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Defence and Employment – PSA welcomes increased Defence spend on civilian salaries
Source: PSA Union also seeks a commitment from the NZDF to retain civilian roles. The PSA has welcomed the news from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) that $33 million will...
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Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal
Source: Auckland Council In the wake of a spate of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, including the most recent at Abilities’ North Shore recycling plant, Auckland Council supports the ruling...
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Iwi Rights Under Attack in Government Treaty Clause Purge
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori warns that the Government’s Treaty Clause Review represents the most severe erosion of iwi rights in modern legal history. “Luxon’s Government is doing...
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Majority Support For Bill Defining ‘Woman’ & ‘Man’
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 5 May 2025 Majority Support For Bill Defining ‘Woman’ & ‘Man’ – ONLY 29% OPPOSITION TO THE BILL A new poll has found majority...
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Serious crash, Avondale
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Blockhouse Bay this afternoon. The single vehicle crash, on Blockhouse Bay Road, was reported to...
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Tax Issues – New report illustrates tax system failures – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax reform advocacy group Tax Justice Aotearoa is calling on the Government and opposition parties to remedy the failures in our taxation system illustrated by a...
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Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language
Source: New Zealand Government Now is the time for Kiwis to give New Zealand Sign Language a go as we take a week to celebrate the language, Disability Issues Minister...
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Universities – Robinson Research Institute awarded $71 million to host advanced technology platform – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Robinson Research Institute, a pioneer in high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) research, has received funding of $71million towards setting up and hosting an advanced technology platform...
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Peace Action Wellington – Fund healthcare not warfare
Source: Peace Action Wellington Sunday 4 May 2025 – The government has announced an additional $1 billion of military spending today on top of $12 billion of spending already announced over...
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Economy – Rise of the machines: How could artificial intelligence impact financial stability? – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 5 May 2025 – The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in financial services presents both opportunities and risks to financial stability, according to...
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Bupa under scrutiny for tax practices as workers face cuts – E tū
Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid...
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Weather News – A settled start gives way to a wet finish across Aotearoa – MetService
Source: MetService – Cold nights with widespread single-digit temperatures; frost risk for the central North Island.– Monday morning saw some of the lowest temperatures recorded so far this year, including Christchurch:...
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RSA – Hurricanes Donate Jerseys to Support New Zealand’s Veterans
Source: RSA Following their hard-fought victory over the Brumbies in Canberra last month, the Hurricanes have demonstrated that their strength extends beyond the rugby pitch. In a meaningful...
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Health – “Please don’t die today” – a mother’s fight against asthma – Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation “I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.” That’s what Jade Steven’s five-year-old son whispered to her one morning before school. For Jade, a mother-of-three from...
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Education – Skills Group Embraces AI to Transform Vocational Education
Source: Skills Group Skills Group, New Zealand’s largest private training provider, is pioneering the future of vocational education by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its teaching and learning processes. Skills...
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Northland News – Have your say on Navigation Safety Bylaw
Source: Northland Regional Council The public is being encouraged to have its say on a review of the Northland Regional Council’s Navigation Safety Bylaw for Northland, which sets the rules for...
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Politics – Australian election a warning shot for Luxon’s Trump-style agenda, says Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Australian election result has sent a clear message across the Tasman: voters will not tolerate Trump-style politics that fuel environmental destruction and ignore the climate crisis. “Australians chose...
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E tū union – mischievous or misinformed? – Aged Care Association Statement
Source: Aged Care Association The E tū union is either being deliberately mischievous or is seriously misinformed about how aged residential care works in New Zealand, says Aged Care Association Chief...
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Livestock numbers fall over the last 10 years while area planted in fruit increases – Stats NZ media and information release: Agricultural production statistics: Year to June 2024 (final)
Source: Statistics New Zealand Livestock numbers fall over the last 10 years while area planted in fruit increases – 5 May 2025 – The total number of sheep was 23.6 million at...
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Correction re shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) An earlier media release regarding two firearms-related incidents in Gisborne overnight stated that two people were injured as a result of shots fired at...
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Four arrested after shots fired in Gisborne overnight
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) To be attributed to Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Tairāwhiti Police have arrested and charged four people following two firearms-related incidents overnight. At...
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Two youths arrested in liquor store robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Sailsbury: Two youths have been arrested in relation to a liquor store robbery in Levin today. At 11:30am Police...