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Media advisory – death in Northland, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police will hold a stand-up today in relation to the death of a man in Northland, Wellington. Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard will speak to...
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CITES annual stats show breadth of goods and tastes
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 03 April 2025 CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, monitoring and regulating the international movement of items...
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ACT celebrates law change to liberate builders and embrace international materials
Source: ACT Party ACT is welcoming the passage of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which delivers on ideas ACT campaigned on in 2023. “Finally,...
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Northcote: a shining example of smart growth
Source: Auckland Council Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau. The ongoing renewal of...
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Safety improvements coming for SH1 Mt Wellington southbound on-ramp
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be carrying out safety improvements on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Mt Wellington southbound on-ramp from late April...
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Heavy rain forecast for Westland and Buller Districts, ahead of Top of the South on Thursday
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With wet weather approaching the top of the South Island, hitting Westland and Buller districts from Thursday, drivers are urged to take extra care on...
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Second notice of an application for a mātaitai reserve at southern Hokianga Harbour and adjoining waterways, Northland
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Ngā tāngata kaitiaki ō Te Hikutū (Te Hikutū Hapū) has applied for a mātaitai reserve (“Te Mātaitai ō Te Hikutū”) in the...
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Rule of Two for faster access to medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from...
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Strengthening reo Māori accessibility
Source: New Zealand Government Toi te kupu, toi te mana, toi tū te reo.Talented appointees to prominent reo Māori entities will help grow accessibility to the language and culture in...
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Going for Growth: More affordable building products
Source: New Zealand Government Just-passed legislation is expected to put up to 250,000 more building products on shelves this year alone – giving Kiwis building and renovating their homes more...
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Reducing ambiguity about what is reasonably practicable for health and safety compliance
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says safe harbours of deemed compliance will be created to increase business and worker certainty about what they...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings into Auckland City incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into the events surrounding an arrest and use of force in Auckland City. On 25 September 2022, five Police...
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Update Serious Crash SH 1 Karapiro – Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A person is in a serious condition following a crash on Tirau Road, Karapiro early this morning. A motorcyclist has crashed just after midnight...
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Workplace – Better guidance a good idea, but must be backed up by investment in WorkSafe
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Message: Improved guidance to help companies better understand the risks in workplaces and how best to mitigate them is a welcome step, says the...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eight months ended 28 February 2025 – NZ Treasury
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eight months ended 28 February 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The February results...
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Update in investigation into deaths in Roseneath
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm that the deaths of two people at a residential property on Palliser Road, Roseneath are being treated as a murder-suicide. Police...
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Police wheel in stolen property from city burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Auckland Central Police have cleared out two apartments full of stolen property, resulting in four arrests. In the process an excess of 80 stolen...
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Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Privileges Committee met today to consider the Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House. In light of the members...
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Night closure ahead for Hawke’s Bay Expressway this Sunday 6 April
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight this Sunday for wire rope barrier repairs. SH2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will...
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Police investigating unexplained death in Northland, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained death in Northland, Wellington yesterday. The investigation team have been conducting...
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One person in custody following Silverdale incident
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has been taken into custody following a reported firearms sighting in Silverdale, Hamilton this afternoon. Police were called to Silverdale Road just...
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Backing builders by cracking down on cowboys
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing builders by making changes so Kiwis will more easily be able to identify high-quality, trusted professionals to carry out work on their...
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Local News – Young People’s Fund grant recipients aim to empower Porirua youth
Source: Porirua City Council Recipients of the latest Young People’s Fund grants will run programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting, all aimed at positively impacting tamariki and rangatahi living in Porirua....
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Transport – Truck dashcams capture some hair-raising impatient driving
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving is endangering...
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Getting valuable input from Northcote’s future generation
Source: Auckland Council On behalf of Auckland Council, Eke Panuku creates amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. In Northcote, they’re transforming the town centre over...
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Roseneath deaths referred to Coroner
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of two people at a residential property...
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Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems
Source: Auckland Council April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and...