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2026 annual survey on privacy
Source: Privacy Commissioner 11 May 2026, 09:00 Read the 2026 survey, ‘Research on Privacy Concerns and use of personal information‘ (opens to PDF, 2.4MB). Issues like AI decision-making, facial recognition,...
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Your guide to booking a Great Walk (or hut or campsite)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Surprise, surprise, the Great Walks booking opening is the biggest event in our booking calendar, with thousands of people from all around the world logging...
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Advocacy – Global Sumud Flotilla Legal Team Confirms that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be Released in the Coming Hours
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla ASKALAN, OCCUPIED PALESTINE – The legal team of the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be...
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Advocacy: Gaza – Governments of the World: History Will Record What You Did Not Do
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, abducts civilians in international waters, and tortures international activists, the Global Sumud Flotilla demands governments...
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Advocacy – The Global Sumud Flotilla Remains Undeterred As Over 30 Boats Depart for Türkiye
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has officially departed Crete, with more than 30 vessels now cutting a path across...
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Cancer treatment closer to home for West Aucklanders
Source: New Zealand Government West Aucklanders receiving cancer treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home, with a new community-based infusion service opening in Henderson on Monday,...
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Appeal for information after robbery, Dinsdale
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called...
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New engine room now powering up Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital is now being powered by its new Central Plant Complex, the ‘beating heart of the hospital’, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is...
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Green light for new SH6 walking and cycling bridge in Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is expected to start in the coming months on a new walking and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 (SH6) in Queenstown, that will provide...
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Six people rescued from floodwaters, Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Police Six people were rescued last night after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough. Emergency services were notified about 8.35pm of vehicles stuck in floodwaters on SH6,...
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Lemongrass products recalled due to hard plastic concerns
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Davis Trading Company in its recall of Essenté brand Crushed and Sliced Lemongrass as the products could...
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Police investigation leads to arrest following burglary and vehicle-related offending
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Prevention Manager: A man has been remanded in custody following burglary and vehicle-related offending across North Canterbury and Christchurch....
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Government Cuts – Government proposes more job cuts at Kāinga Ora – tenants and workers in regions pay the price
Source: PSA – Maintenance staff to be ripped out of 40+ regional offices and centralised to Auckland and Christchurch – 138 roles impacted, net loss of 46 positions – More than 1,100 Kāinga Ora...
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Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 19 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 8 May, the thirty-first time the New Zealand Professional...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo a success
Source: Porirua City Council More than 3000 people came through the doors at Te Rauparaha Arena this week to be inspired for further education or towards a career. The third Careers...
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Teens charged over security guard assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from...
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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...
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Government secures long-term housing for Westport
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring homes delivered after the West Coast floods continue to support Westport for the long term, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka and South...
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SH82 Bridge replacement delivered under budget
Source: New Zealand Government Completion of the first of two new highway bridges on State Highway 82 (SH82) in South Canterbury will make travel more reliable and efficient for all...
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Timely response lands one in the bag
Source: New Zealand Police Time was of the essence in Albany after a worker was allegedly assaulted trying to stop a man who hadn’t paid for groceries. At about 6.30pm,...
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Needle exchange service to strengthen prevention
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, marking an important step in strengthening early intervention and...
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West Papua – Police reportedly shot seven students during civil unrest following graduation parade in Kobakma, Mamberamo Tengah Regency
Source: Catherine Delahunty, for Human Rights Monitor. Region: Asia Pacific, West Papua. 6 May 2026 – On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven...
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Have you seen Awheo?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Awheo, who has been reported missing from the Northcote area. The 15-year-old was last seen at about 9.50am...
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Ex brickie ranger on a mission for heritage
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 May 2026 Matt has been working for the Department of Conservation (DOC) for three years, after a previous life as a bricklayer, where he...
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Appeal for information following fatal crash, Burnside, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash last week in Burnside, Christchurch. On Monday 27 April, emergency services were called around 10.50pm to the...
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Property Market – NZ first home buyers continue to dominate despite economic headwinds
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s first home buyers continue to purchase property at near record levels, entering the market in greater numbers and securing more houses than in previous years, despite...
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Insurance Sector – Time for action to strengthen NZ’s resilience to climate risks – Insurance Council
Source: Insurance Council of NZ Action. “That’s the clearest takeaway from the Climate Change Commission’s 2026 National climate change risk assessment,” Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said....