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Man arrested following burglary appeal
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man in connection with a series of burglaries in central Auckland, following a public appeal for information. Last month, Police released images...
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Teaching Council – Appointments to new Governing Council
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced appointments to the Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. “The Teaching Council has faced significant...
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NZ Economy – A rate rise to get ahead of the curve – Cotality Analysis
Source: Cotality – Analysis / Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson. Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.50% wasn’t universally expected, but seems to...
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Pair face serious charges following aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation over months has led to arrests over a serious aggravated robbery at a west Auckland gaming venue. Waitematā detectives have been investigating since...
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Treasured taonga returned
Source: New Zealand Police A treasured taonga stolen from a local Waikato museum and church history facility has been located and returned to its spiritual home by Waikato Police. Leaders...
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Post-sentencing statement: Kereama Rewita
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Kereama Rewita today in Napier High Court. The 30-year-old was sentenced to life...
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Legislation – Accessibility Standards Bill creates opportunity for more accessible New Zealand
Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Auckland, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) welcomes the introduction of the Accessibility Standards Bill by New Zealand First, a Member’s Bill in the name...
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Defence News – Kiwi sailors benefit from deployment with Cook Islands Police
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Four Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) personnel have completed a seven-week deployment throughout the Cook Islands and French Polynesia aboard the Cook Islands Police patrol...
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Police seeking Arthur Ashby
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Arthur Ashby. The 20-year-old has a parole recall warrant, and Police are working to locate him. We believe...
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Establishing an Accessible New Zealand for everyone
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, a Member’s Bill which creates an opportunity to establish practical standards to address avoidable barriers that...
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Advocacy – Anti-Palestinian Racism: A Prejudice That Extends Beyond Palestinians Themselves – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) Naming a Long-Standing Pattern For decades, Palestinians have described a particular kind of hostility that doesn’t fit neatly into existing categories of discrimination....
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Legislation – NZ Government taking the country down a chilling path – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand “We are once again seeing the Government rush through legislation without adequate oversight and the opportunity for us all to have a say. The Climate...
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Economy – OCR increase to 2.50% to return inflation to 2% – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 8 July 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today reached consensus to increase the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. Following...
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Huts with History – specialist Heritage Rangers move projects forward
Source: NZ Department of Conservation DOC ranger Tim Groenendijk, Project Lead Heritage for the Lower North Island, has a unique role, he’s ensuring that the heritage of the region is maintained for future generations. He is one of ten specialist Heritage Ranger Project...
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Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report – June 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 July 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on the 7 November...
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Green Party calls on Parliament to get on with solar loans before election
Source: Green Party With Labour today announcing their support for a version of the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme, the Green Party is calling on Parliament to pass legislation to make it...
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Water-race Track kauri get help from the air and on the ground
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 July 2026 As its name suggests, the Water-race Track follows an earthen trench which was part of an historic water race, through which water...
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Research – Business results outweigh individual performance in bonus payouts – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half Top factors influencing bonuses are company performance (58%), individual performance (49%), and cost/available budget (48%) 53% of employers say bonuses were higher in their last bonus cycle...
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Natural Disasters – Families displaced by Venezuela earthquakes at risk of infection amid water and sanitation shortages
Source: Save the Children Hundreds of people displaced by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are sharing extremely limited toilets in informal camps, while others are risking returning to damaged homes to use bathrooms...
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Local News – Awards recognise Porirua volunteers
Source: Porirua City Council This year’s Porirua’s Civic Awards highlight and recognise volunteers in our community who are helping to make our city a more vibrant, connected and welcoming place. They...
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Security and Aviation – Updates to security screening at Hamilton Airport
Source: New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority From 15 July 2026, passengers travelling through Hamilton Airport will notice a change to our security screening process. Body scanners (Automated Imaging Technology, or...
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Matariki Events – New Matariki artwork transforms Te Waihorotiu Station façade
Source: Auckland Live A striking new projection artwork celebrating Māori starlore will illuminate the external façade of Te Waihorotiu Station from 8 July as part of Matariki ki te Manawa,...
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One lane open SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, now has one lane open. A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries. Motorists...
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Crash, road blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, is currently blocked. Emergency services were called to the crash about 10.20am. A truck and trailer have crashed...
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Construction contract awarded for permanent SH39 Mangati Bridge
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that a construction contract has been awarded by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to Oxcon for the two-lane replacement of...
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Where Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/27 has landed
Source: Auckland Council The council’s Governing Body recently voted on the Annual Plan 2026/27 – ringing in a new budget for the year ahead, community projects and activities to be...
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Auckland Signage Company Brings 3D Printing In-House to Redefine What Signage Can Do
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Auckland Signage Company Brings 3D Printing In-House to Redefine What Signage Can Do Big Ideas Group, one of New Zealand’s leading signage and fabrication companies,...