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Update – SH1 crash, Tokoroa
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is expected to remain closed for much of the day following the earlier crash. One person involved in...
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Road closed, SH1, Tokoroa
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 1 north of Tokoroa is blocked following a serious crash. It happened near the intersection with Tamatea Road about 9:50am, and involved...
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SH1 closed following serious crash, Raumanga
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Raumanga this morning. Police were notified of the crash between a...
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Consumer NZ – Despite low confidence in government efforts, people want urgent action to lower grocery bills
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ calls for stronger regulation of supermarket pricing and promotional practices following its new survey on supermarkets. Consumer’s NZ Grocery Survey, carried out in mid-April, reveals...
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Statement from ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar on terrorist attack in Kashmir
Source: ACT Party ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar has condemned the recent terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam, Kashmir, expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims and their...
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Release: Transparency needed on changes to early childhood education
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is putting children at risk in early childhood education (ECE) by proposing to loosen the requirement for qualified teachers. “David Seymour should focus...
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New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis – Saturday 26 April 2025
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government...
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VANUATU: Families find climate-smart ways to grow crops 18 months on from cyclone devastation
Source: Save the Children Families in Vanuatu are adopting climate-smart agricultural techniques to improve food security, such as growing climate resistant crops, to prepare for future climate-driven disasters in the wake...
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Real Estate – National market turning a corner as listings surge and buyer confidence builds
Source: Raine & Horne Highlights Raine & Horne recorded a significant rise in listings and buyer activity in March 2025 across the country, signalling a strong property market rebound aligned...
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More than 900 health graduates to receive financial boost through bonding scheme
Source: New Zealand Government More than 900 newly qualified health professionals are set to receive financial support to kick-start their careers, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“The Government is committed to...
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Continued progress in cyclone recovery
Source: New Zealand Government Councils from regions severely impacted by the 2023 North Island Severe Weather Events continue to make steady progress repairing transport routes and building future flood resilience...
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A better path for apprentices and trainees
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to work-based learning so that industries have more influence over how they train apprentices and trainees, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds...
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Progress on Mill Road Stage One
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for Stage One of Mill Road, a crucial Road...
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Better compensation for scam victims
Source: New Zealand Government Banks have responded to the Government’s expectation to better protect Kiwi consumers from scams by introducing stronger safeguards and a compensation scheme, Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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Name release – death at Wairere Falls
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died at Wairere Falls on Saturday 19 April. He was Abdullah Noori, 51, of...
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Four arrested following dairy burglary
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Four youths allegedly responsible for a burglary at a Mount Wellington dairy have been apprehended. At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop...
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St Johns homicide: Significant developments as arrests made
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The Police investigation into the tragic death of Kyle Whorrall over Easter Weekend has progressed significantly. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says on Tuesday afternoon,...
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Book launch – ‘Excellence in Care: A Guide for Managers and Nurses’ by Gillian Robinson-Gibb
Source: Nazareth Care Endorsed by Honourable Tracey Martin, CEO of the Aged Care Association NZ, “Excellence in Care: A Guide for Managers and Nurses (2025)” is authored by Gillian Robinson-Gibb....
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Banking Ombudsman Scheme backs banks’ stronger consumer protections from scams
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 23 April 2025 – The Banking Ombudsman Scheme has welcomed today’s announcement by banks that they will crack down on scams. Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden said the scheme...
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Employment – Authenticity over Authority – 63% of professionals admit to leaving a previous employer because they didn’t resonate with leadership
Source: Robert Walters Two thirds of professionals (63%) have admitted that one of the leading reasons for leaving a previous employer is because they did not have a ‘connection’ with...
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Transporting New Zealand welcomes return to original speed limits
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Today’s announcement by NZTA that 43 sections of state highway will revert to their previous higher speed limits, in line with community feedback, has been welcomed...
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EMA – Northwest Busway will transform Auckland’s western suburbs
Source: EMA The decision today by the NZ Transport Agency to endorse the Northwest Busway investment case is welcome news for West Auckland residents, says EMA’s Head of Advocacy, Alan McDonald....
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St Johns homicide: Name release
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now formally release the name of the man tragically killed in St Johns on the night of 19 April. He was 33-year-old...
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Bridge on popular Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mount Cook closed after heavy rainfall
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 23 April 2025 The second bridge on the Hooker Valley Track has been impacted by riverbank erosion from wind and rain events over the past few...
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Firearms and ammunition seized – Cheviot
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Rob Irvine: Cheviot Police have arrested and charged two people following an illegal hunting incident which saw a firearm discharged within...
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Record growth in research and development to drive a stronger economy
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has welcomed a significant milestone in New Zealand’s research and development (R&D) sector, with new figures showing total...
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Speech to Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Nga mihi ki nga manawhenua o tenie rohe me nga waka katoa ki tae mai nei. Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for the...