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Better data reveals growing pressures on NZ marine mammals
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 15 April 2025 The number of marine mammal species in New Zealand classified as Threatened or At Risk has increased from 10 in 2019 to 14...
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US-NZ partnership in Pacific in focus in Hawaii
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the United States will continue to pursue shared strategic objectives in the Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.“Our Pacific links with the...
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Mental health peer support service starts in Christchurch Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it was excellent to meet with Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department staff and peer support specialists today to mark the start...
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Govt efficiency delivers $100m in new school classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring hundreds more students benefit from safe, warm and dry learning areas by delivering a new school and more classrooms into communities that need...
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Police accept IPCA findings into Palmiro MacDonald matter
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Relieving Central District Commander Inspector Ross Grantham: Police accepts the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which investigated complaints against...
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Police seeking information about speeding motorcyclist, Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Sergeant Sam Oram Queenstown Police are seeking information from the public after a speeding motorcyclist failed to stop for Police. At...
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Police respond to IPCA report into fatal crash following Ōtaki pursuit
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in relation to a fatal crash which occurred following a Police pursuit near Ōtaki....
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Crash causing delays, SH2
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are currently at the scene of a two-car crash on SH2, Maungaraki, near Dowse Drive. While there have been no serious injuries, traffic...
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Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa
Source: Auckland Council Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. On a crisp March morning, as the first light of day gently spread across the sky, the quiet anticipation of the...
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Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!
Source: Auckland Council Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer,...
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Transport – Driver licence changes will benefit road transport industry
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is welcoming proposed changes to driver licensing rules, saying they will help encourage more young people to...
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Employment Issues – Strike action brewing at large home support employer – PSA
Source: PSA Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving...
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Tourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the world
Source: New Zealand Government A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Over 100 infringements issued in four-day road policing operation
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Andy Reid, Manawatū Road Policing Services Team Leader: Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted...
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Green MP must explain fundraising for extremist group
Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on Green MP Tamatha Paul to clarify her party’s stance on crime and explain her decision to fundraise for the extremist...
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Cones must stay while asphalt cures
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local...
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Release: Mental health staff and patients at risk without plan
Source: New Zealand Labour Party More people could be harmed if Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey does not guarantee to protect patients and workers as the Police withdraw from...
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Stats NZ information release: International travel: February 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: February 2025 – 14 April 2025 – International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements)...
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Stats NZ information release: International migration: February 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: February 2025 – 14 April 2025 – International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or...
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Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: March 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: March 2025 – 14 April 2025 – The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based...
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Water Quality – Babies at risk due to nitrate-contaminated drinking water in Ashburton District
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says that it is deeply concerned about the safety of drinking water in the Ashburton District after close to one in five bore water samples tested for...
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Economy – ASB research: Kiwi Gen Zs are under pressure, but 43% are taking steps to improve their financial position
Source: ASB New ASB research shows that despite tough economic circumstances, 43% of Kiwi aged 18-24 are building better money habits and taking action to improve their financial wellbeing. Young...
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Local News – Secure your spot at Love Local 2025 – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s biggest annual event supporting local businesses – Love Local – returns in June. Filling Te Rauparaha Arena for the sixth year running, Love Local is a...
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Weather News – Wild Weather for Easter Break – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 14th – Thursday 17th May – While the South Island is experiencing the interesting weather today, our focus shifts to the North Island as...
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Crash on Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A section of Carrington Road in Pt Chevalier is being diverted following a crash. Emergency services are at the scene, near the intersection with...
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Sikh Gurudwara Vaisakhi Celebration Speech
Source: New Zealand Governor General Waheguru Ji Ka Khulsa, Waheguru Ki Fateh [Hail the Guru’s Khalsa, Hail the victory of God] E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi...
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Storm-affected land use policy approved
Source: Auckland Council [embedded content] Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms. The policy guiding future...