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Expect delays – SH2 between Te Puna and Aongatete
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency People are experiencing an increase in travel time on State Highway 2 (SH2), between Te Puna and Aongatete, and it’s set to continue now chipseal...
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Dwelling and household estimates: December 2024 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: December 2024 quarter – 14 January 2025 – National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation,...
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Police seeking Samir Belhajjam
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are working to locate Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who has escaped custody in Taupo this afternoon. He fled from a Police transport vehicle...
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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #7
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground on the Coromandel Peninsula tonight to identify where deep seated pockets of fire are...
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Media advisory – funeral service for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Media interested in attending the funeral service for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, killed in Nelson in the early hours of New Year’s Day, are...
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Appeal for information following Christchurch incident
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective James Bourne A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police...
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Ecostore commits $323k to ‘cultural shift’ in safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 13 January 2025 AI technology with real time hazard alerts is central to a new safety commitment WorkSafe New Zealand has accepted from the well-known household...
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Employment indicators: November 2024 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: November 2024 – 13 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the...
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Weather News – Cooler than usual temperatures to continue across Aotearoa New Zealand – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Thursday 16th January – MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no...
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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula. Four crews...
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Heritage – Waka found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. “We are very grateful to the local family for informing us...
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Home consents up 4.8 percent in the month of November – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: November 2024
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up 4.8 percent in the month of November – 13 January 2025 – There were 3,100 new homes consented in New Zealand in November...
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Proposed changes to the import health standard for importing cats and dogs
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 13 January to 13 March 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Cat and...
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Warning after drugs taken from air ambulance
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri...
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Strong biosecurity more important than ever
Source: New Zealand Government Events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to New Zealand. Our staff at the border are increasingly vigilant after German authorities...
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Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know
Source: Auckland Council Locals and visitors may see slimy algae – usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer. This...
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Name release, fatal crash, SH25, Orongo
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now name the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 25, Orongo on 19 December. She was Marcia Diana Shattuck,...
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Eagle eyes contain construction site burglars
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A group of people who allegedly entered a Point Chevalier construction site and attempted to break into containers have been caught on camera. At...
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Investigations continuing following fatal crash, Clarkville
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander Police can confirm that the two deceased in a crash on Butchers Road, Clarkville on...
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Arms Act Public consultation commences
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983....
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A minute’s silence and livestream of funeral service for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police across New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence at 1pm on Wednesday 15 January in honour of...
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Arrests made following burglaries involving fleeing drivers
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty District following two burglaries involving fleeing drivers. At about 3:45am today Police responded to...
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Release: Labour mourns passing of Dame Tariana Turia
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ka kohukohu te awa o Whanganui!Ka tau te kākahu taratara ki runga I te maunga o Whānau Ora!Ka tangi hotuhotu tō iwi Māori! The Labour...
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Release: Labour acknowledges Lyn Fleming’s death
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour expresses its shock and sadness at the death of widely respected Police Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. “My aroha and thoughts are with Senior Sergeant...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Matamata
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on Hopkins Road, Matamata, Thursday 2 January. He was 69-year-old...
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Consumer NZ shares 5 simple ways to save money in 2025
Source: Consumer NZ As New Zealanders continue to face the pressures of rising living costs, finding ways to save money is becoming increasingly important. With some small adjustments to your...
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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #5
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Four crews of firefighters supported by three helicopters are back at the Black Jack vegetation fire on the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. Fire and Emergency...