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New High Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor...
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Greens continue to call for Pacific Visa Waiver
Source: Green Party The Green Party recognises the extension of visa allowances for our Pacific whānau as a step in the right direction but continues to call for a Pacific...
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Police acknowledge sentence of Jimmy Heremaia
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Jimmy Heremaia in the High Court at Napier today....
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Health AWARDS – ProCare and Unitec recognise Top Pacific Nurses
Source: ProCare ProCare in partnership with Unitec, is pleased to announce the winners of the Top Pacific Nurse award for the 2024 academic year – Katerina Alapae and Seluvaia Havea....
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Health – Nelson’s hands-on message to Te Whatu Ora over patient safety – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 200 people are expected to make a chain around Nelson Hospital on Saturday, to demand a new hospital immediately and enough staff to care...
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New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent...
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New partnerships for social housing
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).“In...
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Man arrested after Kawerau station damaged
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Kawerau Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Al Fenwick: A 30-year-old man has been taken into custody following an incident in Kawerau this...
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Have your say on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment...
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ACT welcomes wider recognition of New Zealand’s veterans
Source: ACT Party Responding to changes announced today to recognise more former defence personnel as veterans, ACT Veterans spokesperson Mark Cameron said: “This is a long overdue gesture of respect...
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Release: Longer wait for treatment under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party New Zealanders have waited longer to get an appointment with a specialist and to get elective surgery under the National Government. Health data released today...
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More children going hungry under Coalition govt
Source: Green Party The Government yesterday released its annual child poverty statistics, and by its own admission, more tamariki across Aotearoa are now living in material hardship. “The Government should...
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Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey
Source: Auckland Council Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring. The survey is carried out every...
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More former defence personnel to be recognised as veterans
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will introduce legislation to recognise more former soldiers, sailors and aviators as veterans and will establish a new national day of tribute, commemorated by...
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New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the...
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Health and Security – Nurses call for immediate halt to police withdrawal
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Police withdrawal from mental health call outs should be stopped until Te Whatu Ora makes critical resources available, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo returns for 2025
Source: Porirua City Council After a successful inaugural event in 2024, the Porirua Careers Expo will again fill Te Rauparaha Arena next month. The free event will run from 9.30am-4.30pm on...
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Animal Welfare – Greyhound racing’s death toll climbs as industry drags its feet – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals Another greyhound has died on the racetrack, exposing once again the industry’s reckless disregard for animal welfare. Big Time Hinda collapsed at the lure and was pronounced...
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Improving immigration settings for Pacific visitors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is making it easier for people from across the Pacific to visit here, the Foreign Affairs and Immigration Ministers have announced. “We deeply value...
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Road blocked, SH1, Paekākāriki
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Wellington Police are advising motorists to be aware of the traffic delays on SH1 following an incident earlier this morning. At around 6.30am, Police...
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E tū welcomes defeat of Treaty Principles Bill – E tū
Source: Etu Union E tū, New Zealand’s largest private sector union, welcomes the overwhelming defeat of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill in Parliament yesterday. The bill, which...
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Going on strike is not a reason to skip school
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has a message for students going on strike today; if you really want to make a difference in the world, show...
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Strengthening partnership with Raukawa
Source: New Zealand Government He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the aspirations of Raukawa and communities...
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Update: Miramar homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, who was...
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Fatal crash, SH1 Tirau
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Tirau late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 10.40pm....
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Ka mate te Pire- Ka ora te mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi me te iwi Māori
Source: Te Pati Maori Today, Te Pāti Māori join the motu in celebration as the Treaty Principles Bill is voted down at its second reading. “From the beginning, this Bill...
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Chris Hipkins speech: Treaty Principles Bill second reading
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This is a grubby little bill, born of a grubby little deal. It has had a colossal impact on the fabric of our nation, and...