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Climate News – Monthly Climate Summary: February 2026

· March 5, 2026

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand February dominated by a historic storm mid-month February will be remembered for the “Valentine’s Storm” – a low-pressure system originating in the subtropics which deepened dramatically...

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Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement comes into effect

· March 5, 2026

Source: Auckland Council After 15 years in motion, the Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement came into effect yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the Auckland iwi and for Tāmaki Makaurau as...

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Bill to modernise census passes first reading

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to support a more efficient census and provide timelier data for New Zealand has passed its first reading today, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and...

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Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police is aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing the...

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Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu. Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house...

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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways  

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the...

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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat

· March 5, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...

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Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season...

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Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland. ...

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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...

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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika

· March 5, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...