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Weka on a walkabout in Wānaka

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 May 2026 DOC has received multiple reports of a wayward weka wandering the township. DOC principal biodiversity ranger James Speirs says the best thing...

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Man charged following serious assault in Camberley

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a...

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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? ...

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Trio’s narrow escape after boat sinks

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police...

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Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had...

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Christchurch Industrial Development Fast-tracked

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A regionally significant industrial land development in Christchurch has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today.  This...

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Lead-free plumbing rules protect drinking water

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New rules restricting lead plumbing products will ensure new homes and buildings are fitted with modern plumbing products that protect the quality of our drinking water, Minister...

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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip 

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb...

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Government support for flood hit communities

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150k to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in the lower North Island impacted by last week’s flooding, Minister...

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Parihaka infrastructure upgrades completed

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Major infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki are complete, strengthening the nationally significant site and supporting its future protection and use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones...

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Musters a win for nature and Kaimanawa horses

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 May 2026 The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group supports the management of the herd to protect the fragile ecosystems unique to the area and...

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Man arrested following overnight fuel theft

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court following a report of fuel theft from a construction site in Waitematā West overnight. At about 3.20am, Police were notified...

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$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a...