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All revved up and nowhere to go, except court
Source: New Zealand Police A rider who failed to stop for Police and instead hit the gas will now face court. At about 3.20am this morning, Police spotted the vehicle...
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Health A huge decision is being made for young people’s mental health, but their voices are missing
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission The debate over restricting under-16 year olds from social media is moving quickly, but the voices of those most affected...
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Goats and deer in the sights of $9.7 m IVL funding
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 25 August 2026 Source: Office of the Minister for Conservation “When left unchecked, wild goats and deer can cause significant damage and impact productivity for farmers...
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Speech to Building Nations
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here today at Building Nations 2026. I’d like to thank Nick Leggett, Fraser Wyllie and their team at...
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Government to cap rates
Source: New Zealand Government Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister...
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Federated Farmers – More firepower for fight against wild goats and deer
Source: Federated Farmers A $9.7 million funding boost from the International Visitor Levy will put feral goats and wild deer directly in the crosshairs, Federated Farmers say. “This is an...
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Tech – Epson to showcase practical print solutions for school leaders at Victorian Principals Association Conference 2026
Source: Epson Australia SYDNEY, 25 August 2026 – Epson will exhibit at the Victorian Principals Association Conference 2026 on stand 78 at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention & Exhibition Centre,...
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Blackout: Operation descends on Vietnamese organise crime group linked to cannabis
Source: New Zealand Police A long-running Police investigation has shut down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. Twelve arrests were made as...
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Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service Botica Timber has launched a dedicated heritage timber profile matching service, helping New Zealand homeowners, builders and...
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Pacific fuel crisis poised to become a water, food and health crisis – ChildFund NZ
Source: ChildFund New Zealand “Unfortunately, we were right. Five months ago, ChildFund New Zealand warned that Pacific families would be hit hardest by the global fuel crisis. The headlines moved on. The...
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Pacific – Virtual Report Launch – ‘Undermining Sovereignty: De-risking the Pacific from Investor-State Disputes in Deep-Sea Mining’
Source: Pacific Network on Globalisation The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) is pleased to invite you to the virtual launch of our new report, Undermining Sovereignty: De-risking the Pacific from...
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Aviation Events: Business Transformation industry webinar – 31 August
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand The Civil Aviation Authority is inviting aviation participants and industry organisations to join us for an online webinar to hear more about why...
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Health – Hospital data shows nursing shortages continue to put patients at risk – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora data released today shows patients are continuing to be put at risk by the Coalition Government’s deliberate failure to safely staff hospital...
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Tiki Wine & Vineyards Becomes New Zealand’s First Certified Regenerative by AGW Vineyard And Winery
Source: A Greener World Indigenous-owned family winery in North Canterbury earns independent recognition for its regenerative viticulture Photo Credit: Tiki Wine & Vineyards, North Canterbury, New Zealand NORTH CANTERBURY, NEW...
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Health – ProCare: New Zealand can lead the world – but only if it backs primary care
Source: ProCare 25 August 2026 New Zealand has the opportunity to be a leading small nation in healthcare, but only if it invests in primary care as the foundation of...
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New petroleum application targets Pegasus Basin
Source: New Zealand Government A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier...
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Goats and deer in the sights of $9.7m IVL funding
Source: New Zealand Government A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million, announced by Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka today, will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from...
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App Store Accountability Bill Proposed To Strengthen Online Safety For Children
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 25 August 2026App Store Accountability Bill Proposed To Strengthen Online Safety For Children Family First is calling on all political parties to adopt its...
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Consultation launched on illustrative National Policy Direction
Source: New Zealand Government RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court have launched an illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD) for the new planning system for feedback. “NPD...
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Strong candidates appointed to inaugural Firearms Licensing Review Committee
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the appointment of the eight inaugural members of the Firearms Licensing Review Committee (the Review Committee), established under the...
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Delays following crash, Puhinui Road
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of major delays following a crash on Puhinui Road, Wiri this morning. The crash, between a truck and three vehicles, was reported...
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Man charged following Flaxmere assaults
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sayers: A man has been charged following two assaults in Flaxmere yesterday morning. Police were first notified at...
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West Bank: Israeli army escalates violence against Palestinian journalists – RSF
Source: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) From left to right: Still from a video filmed by Haaretz journalists at an army checkpoint near Qusra; Israeli soldiers facing reporters near Nablus; journalist...
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Joint Statement – Keeping people safe online: there is much more to do – Tāhono Trust and Amnesty
Source: Tāhono Trust and Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand This is a joint statement by Tāhono Trust and Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand on today’s announcement that the Government will...
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Government moves to ban U16s from social media
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will today introduce the Online Safety Bill which will ban under-16s from social media and put greater responsibilities on technology companies to protect children...
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Police investigating burglary in Mangawhai
Source: New Zealand Police Police are present at a Mangawhai property after a burglar confronted its occupants with a weapon earlier this afternoon. Just before 2pm, a 111 call was...
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Three fishers fined for fishing in Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 August 2026 DOC Compliance Officer Evan Davies observed the three people fishing from a vessel in the Reotahi section of the marine reserve during...