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New explorer seeks second petroleum permit
Source: New Zealand Government Enzed Energy, the first explorer to be awarded a new petroleum exploration permit since the repeal of the offshore exploration ban, has lodged a second application...
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Unexplained death, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Porima Rangitutia, Otago Coastal Area Commander: Police are investigating an unexplained death in Dunedin overnight. At around 11pm on Wednesday 30 September, emergency...
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New school property agency begins operations
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s overhaul of school property takes another significant step forward today, with the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) formally beginning operations, Education Minister Erica...
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Police seek info after assault in Masterton
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to: Sergeant Corey Reid Police seek the public’s help following an assault at South Park on High Street in Masterton. The assault allegedly happened...
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Update: Serious incident, Buller
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Geoff Baber: The investigation into the deaths of two people in the Buller region on Tuesday remains ongoing. One body was removed...
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Sweden Shows New Zealand the Last Mile to Smokefree
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Sweden Shows New Zealand the Last Mile to Smokefree We Are Innovation is calling on New Zealand to regulate nicotine pouches as an adults-only smoking...
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Free breast screening extends to women aged 71 from today
Source: New Zealand Government From today, women turning 71 are eligible for free breast screening as BreastScreen Aotearoa’s age extension programme enters its second year, Health Minister Simeon Brown and...
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Planning changes to support Wellington’s growth
Source: New Zealand Government RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a package of changes to Wellington’s district plan following an investigation into heritage planning provisions affecting five key sites....
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Update – Edgeware homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Edgeware, Christchurch on Wednesday 30...
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Name release: fatal crash, Peria
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the two people who sadly died following a crash on Oruru Road, Peria on 26 August. They were Waihue Susan Epiha, 35...
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Police praise man for making report; encourage him to come forward
Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising a man who reported an incident earlier this week in central Wellington, and are calling on him to come forward to help us...
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Serious Crash: Arthur Porter Drive, Hamilton, closed
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed Arthur Porter Drive in Hamilton following a serious two vehicle crash. Police were first informed of the crash between a dirt bike and...
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Bowel screening age drops to 56 from today
Source: New Zealand Government From today, the starting age for free bowel screening is being lowered to 56 for thousands of New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “As part...
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Serious Crash: State Highway 29, Karapiro closed
Source: New Zealand Police Police have closed State Highway 29 near Karapiro following a single vehicle crash. Police were first made aware of the crash at approximately 4.50pm. No injuries...
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Delays: SH1, Penrose
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays following a vehicle fire on SH1, Penrose this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted at around 4.25pm. There were no reports...
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Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 September 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2024...
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New era begins for Auckland’s transport system
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland’s new transport governance, planning and delivery arrangements will be in effect from tomorrow, restoring democratic accountability and resetting how transport decisions are made in Auckland,...
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Witnesses sought, Gebbies Pass Road, Tai Tapu
Source: New Zealand Police Police seek information following a crash on Gebbies Pass Road about 2.30pm Saturday 26 September. Senior Sergeant Anna Lloyd from Canterbury Police says they are seeking...
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Safely back to shore in Waikanae, Gisborne
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Tony Turner, Acting Tairāwhiti Area Commander: Twelve paddlers made it safely back to shore after their wakas upturned landing them in the sea near the mouth of the Tūranganui River. Police...
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Operation Kale: Sale of drugs leads to arrests and firearm seizures
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to: Tactical Operations Manager Inspector Craig Scott Guns, ammunition, drugs and cash have been seized, and three King Cobra gang members have been arrested following...
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Additional charges laid against former child psychologist; Police seek further victims
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie: Police have laid additional charges against a former child psychologist, currently on bail for alleged historic sexual offences. Ricki...
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New planning laws receive Royal assent
Source: New Zealand Government The Planning Act and Natural Environment Act have received Royal assent and are now law, marking the beginning of New Zealand’s transition to a new and...
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Pharmac expands access to funded cancer medicines for adolescents and young adults
Source: PHARMAC More young people with cancers that commonly occur in childhood will soon have access to funded cancer medicines, following a decision by Pharmac to update Rule 8.1(b) of...
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City Rail Link: One Million trips and counting
Source: New Zealand Government More than one million train rides have been recorded on Auckland’s rail network in the first two weeks since the City Rail Link (CRL) opened, with...
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Manslaughter charge laid following investigation in Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a manslaughter charge has been laid in relation to the death of a young child in Napier in February. At about 8.30pm on...
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University Research – Hidden climate risk beneath East Antarctica, new study warns
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington It holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by three to four metres and, until recently, has been viewed as relatively stable....
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Balance of payments and international investment position: Year ended 31 March 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Balance of payments and international investment position: Year ended 31 March 2026 – information release 30 September 2026 Balance of payments records the value of the country’s...