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Waitangi Tribunal appointments confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed two new appointments to the Waitangi Tribunal, Nick Wells and Rick Witana. “I would like to welcome Mr Wells...
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Leadership reappointments confirmed for Māori whenua, economic development, and broadcasting
Source: New Zealand Government Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed three key reappointments across Māori whenua, economic development, and Māori broadcasting governance. The appointments are Dr Charlotte Severne ONZM...
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Protection for hoiho made permanent
Source: New Zealand Government Long-term measures to reduce risk from fishing to hoiho will come into force on 16 September 2026, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Last year...
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Search and rescue awards highlight those who go above and beyond
Source: Maritime New Zealand Search and rescue agencies from around New Zealand gathered in Wellington in June to recognise the achievements of the sector. As a coordinating agency, our Rescue...
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Two youths arrested following Riccarton incident
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Paul Reeves, Christchurch Police: Police responded to a report of an incident on Rotherham Street, Riccarton, at around 12.30am today. It is alleged...
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Breathing new life into Whakapapa Holiday Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 July 2026 The holiday park is owned by the Department of Conservation (DOC), and operates under management agreement with Te Hokinga Limited. DOC Project...
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Health – Te Whatu Ora must reassure Wellington patients after triage error
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora must reassure Wellingtonians it is adopting recommendations made by the Health and Disability Commissioner after a damning report was released today, NZNO...
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Ara fashion design ākonga has triple triumph at Hokonui
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury fashion ākonga (student) Alex O’Hagan claimed three major honours at the 2026 Hokonui Fashion Design Awards at the weekend, earning national...
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Dental advocates welcome Green Party’s dental policy in new election manifesto
Source: Dental for All Monday 27 July The Dental for All coalition welcomes the Green Party’s commitment to publicly delivered, free dental care for everyone and support for by-Māori for-Māori...
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ACT’s hunting policy misses the mark
Source: Federated Farmers ACT’s plan to transfer responsibility for managing game animals on conservation land to the Game Animal Council needs a major rethink, Federated Farmers says. Richard Dawkins, Federated...
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Caught for drink and drugs – drivers across Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Gisborne worked hard to keep roads and communities safe over the weekend, targeting impaired drivers across Tairāwhiti. The Eastern District Impairment Team deployed to...
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Swap screen time for green time this winter: Our best* winter walks around Aotearoa
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Winter is the perfect time to pull on a warm jacket, step outside and reconnect with nature. So, we’ve asked our rangers to share some...
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Live stream leads Police to the scene
Source: New Zealand Police An online attention-seeker turned viewers into witnesses after allegedly live streaming his illegal activity in west Auckland. Around 6.10pm on 25 July, a TikTok live stream...
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Deborah Hart appointed Chair of Sport Integrity Commission Board
Source: New Zealand Government Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the appointment of Deborah Hart as Chair of the Sport Integrity Commission Board. “Deborah brings a wealth of...
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Over 97,500 families benefiting from FamilyBoost
Source: New Zealand Government Over 97,500 New Zealand families have now received FamilyBoost payments to help with the cost of early childhood education, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Raising young...
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Tertiary Minister to strengthen New Zealand’s vocational education links with China
Source: New Zealand Government Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education and Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, is travelling to the People’s Republic of China to visit Beijing, Shanghai...
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Did New Zealand back the Israel/US at the ICC this week or did it back international law?
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 27 July 2026 PSNA has today challenged the Prime Minister to explain why his government has not revealed how New Zealand voted at the International...
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Nablus: violent incidents – part of a wider pattern of Israeli raids and state-sponsored settler violence
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Australia 27 July, 2026: “We are deeply alarmed by reports coming out of Nablus in the last days including that of Israeli forces storming Nablus Specialised...
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Two charged following Papakura firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and charged following a firearms incident in Papakura last week. Police were called to an address on Hill Crescent at about...
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Severe weather “a clear focus” of NEMA Resilience Fund 2026/27 grants
Severe weather “a clear focus” of NEMA Resilience Fund 2026/27 grants Source: National Emergency Management Agency Seventeen projects focusing on community resilience and response to severe weather have been chosen...
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More flexibility for growers of smaller-scale crops
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for growers of smaller-scale crops to use the agricultural chemicals they need to control pests and weeds, says Minister for...
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Trio’s violent act ends in court date
Source: New Zealand Police Police foiled a group of alleged offenders’ Sunday night plans following an aggravated robbery in Eden Terrace. Shortly before 6pm Police received reports three men had...
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Have you seen Zhane?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for sightings of Zhane O’Neill-Harvey, reported missing from the Bay of Islands. Zhane, 31, was last seen on Monday 13...
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Awards – 2026 IHC Art Awards winners announced
Source: IHC New Zealand Samuel Willcox from Auckland has won the annual IHC Art Awards and a $5000 prize for his work Hero in Blue. Samuel said he was “feeling...
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Express Rolleston to the city routes trial to continue under Metro
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Express Rolleston to the city routes trial to continue under Metro | Environment Canterbury Date: 27 Jul 2026 The Rolleston–City Direct bus trial will continue,...
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New cancer machine treating patients at Wellington Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Cancer patients across the Wellington region will benefit from more precise and advanced treatment with a new radiation therapy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine now treating patients...
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Appointments made to Medical Council
Source: New Zealand Government Four new appointments and two reappointments have been made to the Medical Council of New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The four new members of...